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Sight Address : The Telankadi Lake is situated just outside Nagpur. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Telankadi Lake of Nagpur, is quite popular in the region. Though known most for the lovely sunrises and sunsets that it has to offer to viewers standing or resting by the shore, the Telankadi Lake is a point where most tourists choose to relax after a hectic day of travelling around. During the season when Durga Puja ceremonies are held, this lake is among the top listed lakes where the Durga idols are immersed the most. People gather here in large numbers and celebrate the festival with huge pomp and show. The sight is enthusiastic and full of zest. Also, lying at one shore of the Telankadi Lake is the Telankhedi Hanuman Temple. This temple is also very famous among Lord Hanuman’s devotees and is a major attraction of the area. People who visit the temple cannot miss the beauty of the lake, while the ones who tread along the lake are driven to the temple by its charm.

HistoryEdit

The Telankadi Lake of Nagpur positioned just outside the premises of the city is yet another grand water lagoon that offers a perfect milieu for a quiescent evening with your near and dear once. Bedecked with soft creamy sand and sanctified by the presence of the Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva temples, the Telankadi Lake attracts both the tourists and the devotees alike. The Telankadi Hanuman Temple reckoned all over the place for its mystical wish fulfilling qualities is thronged by the devotees of Lord Hanuman all round the year, particularly on the occasions of Hanuman Jayanti and Ram Navami festivals. Apart from its religious magnitude, the lake is celebrated for the enchanting prospects of the rising and setting sun it offers. Most of the tourists after having a hectic day of traveling around and sight seeing in the city choose to loosen up on the sandy banks of the Telankadi Lake. A lovely and dazzling garden bequeathed with spacious walkways, playing fields for the kids and an aquarium put up nearby acts as a big draw amongst both the kids and the adults. At the end of the Navaratri celebration and the Durga Pooja Ceremonies, the Telankadi Lake serves as one of the top most lakes of the city where the majority of the Durga idols are immersed in the water. This ceremony is performed with unlimited pomp and grandeur and the Telankadi Lake is packed out with the devotees of Goddess Durga who congregate here in large numbers. The Telankadi Lake, picturesquely cuddled on the outskirts of Nagpur is one of the preeminent picnic spots to escape and relax.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Nagpur climate is dry/mildly humid all through the year. The best season to visit the place is from October to March. The pleasing weather in winter months is perfect for enjoying sightseeing and outdoor activities in Nagpur.

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Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Indian Coffee House ; Nagpur 440010, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Cuisines: Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : You can also hire a cab at the airport or railway station which are easily available. Though they are known for not cheating the tourists, it is always advisable to fix the fare before getting in.

Bus : Buses are the best way to travel around the city of Nagpur as they are easily available and ply to almost every corner of the city. The city bus routes have been so planned that they cover almost all portions of the city that people normally travel to. Bus fares are quite cheap too, ranging within Rs 5 to 15. Talk to the locals in order to know your bus route, the friendly people of Nagpur will be happy to help.

Train : To reach Nagpur by train, one can avail the railway station that is located in the major city of Nagpur in Maharashtra. Nagpur is one of the leading commercial centers in Maharashtra. Besides, it is also the second capital of the state. The Nagpur railways well connect the city with other important parts of the country, which include all the four metropolitan cities of India.

Air : Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is nearly 6 kms from Nagpur Central. Nagpur is well connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata by Jet Airways, Indian Airlines Kingfisher and Indigo. There are taxis and auto rickshaws that are available from the airport to the city.

Others : Auto rickshaws in order to reach your destination in a convenient & quick manner. Auto rickshaws in Nagpur can not run on meter and the basic fair is Rs 15 for the first two kilometers and 8 INR for every additional kilometer travelled. Auto rickshaws can make your commute easier, and these can be a safe mode of travel during night time. There are no separate night fares.