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Sight Address : The Maharajbagh Zoo, located on Amravati Rd, in the heart of Nagpur city (1.5 kms west).Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Maharajbagh Zoo, located in the heart of Nagpur city (1.5kms west) was established in the year 1894 by the rulers belonging to the Bhonsle dynasty. As the name suggest, Maharajbagh Zoo earlier known as ‘Shikar Khana’ is an amalgamation of a garden and a zoo covering an area of 10ha of land. The garden here termed as Maharaj Baug has been converted into a botanical garden with a a rich collection of herbs, shrubs, ornamental and aromatic plants, medicinal plants etc. The Zoo within the premises is the home to varieties of rare species of birds and animals. The zoo comes under the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) of India and is maintained by the Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Nagpur.

A View Of Maharaj Bagh

HistoryEdit

Earlier a garden, established by certain erstwhile Bhonsle and Maratha rulers of Vidarbha region, the Maharajbaug is now converted to a zoo where lion, tiger, leopards, peacock and other endangered and rare species of animals and birds are sheltered. Julie and Gopal was a well-known pair of leopards of this zoo who passed away of old age in 2006 AD but a little cub of this couple still resides in the Maharajbaug Zoo of Nagpur. In 2006, this zoo had to go through inspection for the issues related to the animal healthcare. The zoo was dreading a possible closure but all the objections raised by CZA were cleared out in 2007 and the zoo continued its subsistence. Presently, the Maharashtra State Government has approved a new safari park to be found near the Gorewada Lake which will be designed after the international standards and the animals from the Maharajbaug Zoo will be shifted here. Subsequently, the Maharajbaug Zoo will be ready to shelter newly arriving animals. The Maharajbaug Zoo of Nagpur endowed with plethora of pristine pulchritude and verdant green botanical gardens attracts innumerable local as well as outside visitors and nature lovers all round the year. These picturesque and fascinating gardens of Maharajbaug proffered with immaculate gorgeousness provide an ideal and idyllic location for picnicking and merry making in the vicinity of nature away from the hustle bustle of mechanical city life.

Must SeeEdit

Popular.

Visiting TimeEdit

February and August : 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
September to January : 8.00 am to 5:30 pm.

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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.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

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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.