Nagpur, is a land of sacred sites, museums, parks and many mesmerizing tourist spots that would leave one awestruck.
Things to do in Nagpur
Visit the cultural fest at South Central Zone Cultural Centre
Listen to the melodious musical fountains in Lata Mangeshkar musical garden
Plan a picnic in Waki woods and relish your taste buds at Waki woods Dhaba
Enjoy a morning or evening walk in Japanese Rose garden
Witness the natural beauty of Khindsi lake, Futala lake, Ambazari lake or any among 11 lakes
Tourist attractions in Nagpur
For spiritual or religious calling: Swaminarayan Temple, Sai Baba temple, Koradi Temple, Dragon Palace Buddhist Temple, Hazrat baba Tajuddin Dargah, Ramtek Fort Temple, Balaji Temple, Bohra Masjid, Jama Masjid, Akshar Dham temple
For nature lovers: Ambazari Lake, Futala Lake, Khindsi lake, Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, Gorewada lake, Surabardi damRam Jhula, Zilpi lake, Khekranala Reservoir, Japanese Rose Garden
For explorers and curious minds: Narrow gauge Rail Museum, Central Museum, Raman Science Center
For Art and Architecture lovers: Damma Chakra Stupa, Numismatic Art Gallery, Sitabuldi Fort, Kalidas Memorial, Markanda, Zero Mile Marker
Places to shop in Nagpur
Sitabuldi Main road: Oldest shopping market for clothing and footwear
Dharampeth Shopping Street: For Jewelry and accessories
Cotton Market: Popular for Vegetables, fruits, stationery shops
Sarafa Bazaar: Known for jewellery shops, dry fruits, and amazing bakeries
Sadar Bazaar: Famous for Silk Sarees, Dhoti, and wooden artefacts
Central Mall, Eternity mall and Millenium shopping malls: Many options among Indian and International brands available to shop from.
Sachee Art Gallery: Paintings, home décor items, gifts
Best time to visit Nagpur
Nagpur is also called the winter capital of Maharashtra. Winter season starts from October and stays till March. This serves to be the ideal time to visit Nagpur.
Modes of transport in Nagpur
There are around 470 low floor star buses managed by NMPL (Nagpur Mahanagar Parivahan Limited). In 2014 Nagpur also introduced an ethanol-powered bus, ‘Green Bus’ causing no pollution.
Auto rickshaws and cabs are also available nearby the railway station and airport.
Weather in Nagpur
Summers (April to June): Least favourable and highly tiresome for tourists with a temperature reaching up to 49°C
Monsoon (July to September): Rainfall might make it inconvenient to travel, but the tourist crowd and package costs are comparatively lesser than that in the winter season.
Winter (October to March) is the most appropriate season to visit Nagpur
Airport in Nagpur
Nagpur airport also called Dr BabaSaheb Ambedkar International Airport is located 8 km, southwest of the city.