About Nagpur
Nagpur is India’s ‘Orange City’. Here, the reference is to the orange fruit. Nagpur city is the producer of the most delicious and scented oranges in India. It also holds the honour of being the largest orange producer in India. Nagpur is a rapidly-developing industrial city. It has invested in its infrastructure extensively and today, has excellent public transport and healthcare systems. At the same time, it has taken great care to reduce pollution levels by increasing its green cover. Even during ancient times, Nagpur was important for being a vital trade hub. Port Blair to Nagpur lowest airfare is available at attractive rates on the IndiGo website.
- Tourist attractions in Nagpur: Nagpur is synonymous with Deekshabhoomi. Anyone on a spiritual quest should visit Nagpur. Deekshabhumi is the world’s largest hollow Buddhist stupa. It is built over the relics of Gautama Buddha. Dr Ambedkar and 600,000 of his followers chose this stupa as the spot where they embraced Buddhism.
If you want a birds-eye view of the nearby hills and the surrounding valley, the Seminary Hill is where you should go. For nature lovers, Japanese Rose Garden, Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary and Maharajbagh Zoo will be of tremendous interest. For more spiritual sites, you should include Markhanda, Ramtek Temple and Dragon Palace Buddhist Temple on your list of tourist places to visit.
- Things to do in Nagpur: Nagpur is all about oranges. No trip to Nagpur will be complete unless you visit an orange orchard where you can learn how oranges are grown. Here, you can witness the planting of orange seeds, how they are cared for and finally the harvest. You can head over to Futala Lake and lose yourself in the beauty of nature as you watch the sun go down and the sky light up with brilliant shades of orange and red. If you feel hungry, then try out the local street food here. Conclude your tour by visiting the Raman Science Centre built in the memory of C V Raman. For a few hours of peace and tranquillity, visit Shri Swaminarayan temple and Ganesh Tekdi Mandir.
Nagpur Airport
Nagpur Airport is Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. Both international and domestic flights operate from here. You can find out flight schedules and Port Blair to Nagpur lowest airfare when you will visit the IndiGo website.
- Airport Address - Sonegaon, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440005
- Airport Code - IATA: NAG