Dragon Palace Temple

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Sight Address : Dragon Palace Temple situated in Kamptee, Nagpur. Edit

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The Dragon Palace Temple is a Buddhist temple, situated in Kamptee, Nagpur. Dedicated to Lord Buddha, the temple is an exemplary peace of architecture and picturesque landscape, which was founded by Mother Noriko Ogawa Society of Japan. A unique temple for worship and meditation, it has emerged as one of the most popular attractions for the people coming to Nagpur. It is spread over an area of approximately 10 acres, it comprises of a magnificent Buddhist prayer centre, which offers peace and serenity to its visitors. The colossal statue of Lord Buddha is the idol that has been carved out of a single block of sandalwood. Some time back, Dragon Palace Temple of Kamptee was felicitated with the International Award for the best concrete structure of the world.

Dragon Palace Temple

HistoryEdit

Dragon Palace Temple was inaugurated in the year 1999 at the hands of Rev. Nichiki Kato, Tokyo, Japan. In this Inaugural ceremony, 120 Buddhist monks from Japan were present and also representatives of 14 countries participated in this grand function. A record number of 5 lacs people withness this inaugural ceremony.This International Dragon Palace Temple is being visited by 17 lacs people annually.

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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.

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1 hour.

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Hibiscus ; 1, Rabindranath Tagore Marg, | Gupta House, Civil Lines,, Nagpur, India ; Ph/M – 6545454 ; Food Serve – Cuisines: Chinese, Indian, Italian, Thai, International.

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.