Nagpur

Views:

Nagpur, lying bang at the center mark of India’s geography, the ‘Orange City of India’ is also said to be the second capital of Maharashtra. With its beautiful temples, serene lakes, picturesque gardens & lush green forests – it makes for a wholesome holiday experience. Some of its highlights one cannot miss are of Balaji Mandir, monumental heritage of Sitabuldi Fort, Ambazari Lake & of course no trip to Nagpur would be complete without filling your basket full of juicy oranges. Other lesser known attractions in the city are the Buddhist shrine called Dragon Palace Temple, Seminari Hill, Central Museum and, the home where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last years are worth a visit. Nagpur is also famous for its education centers. It is renowned for its universities and an elite group of scholar communities who have come out shining from add to its list of credits. Present day Nagpur thrives on industrial developments & agriculture with the major crops including cotton, sugarcane, spices and jowar.

Deeksha Bhumi, Nagpur

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Nature

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 440xxx

STD Code: 712

Info Website: nagpur.nic.in

Best Time to Visit: October to March

HistoryEdit

Nagpur’s first reference dates back to the 10th century, when an inscription on a copper-plate was discovered at Devali in the neighboring Wardha District. Many illustrious dynasties like the Vakataka Dynasty during the 4th century, Badami Chalukya’s, the Rashtrakuta’s and finally the Yadava’s – all left their mark on this city. The city was later captured by the Mughal Empire & the present day city of Nagpur is credited to have been founded by the Bakut Buland – who was the last prince of the Deogarh-Nagpur Kingdom. Nagpur also played part in the Non-Cooperation Movement which was launched in the 1920 political session in the city. It was only after 1950 that the Central Provinces & Berar became the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh & Nagpur was made its capital. Linguistic reorganizations in the state brought about the further divide into Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra. And present day Nagpur lies in the state of Maharashtra – which geographically lies at the center of the countries map & the same can be seen at the “Zero Mile” marker in the city

Places to VisitAdd

View All Sight of Nagpur

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur is located at Sonegaon about 6 km away from the city center. This airport is connected to many important cities in India, like Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi. International travelers can be connected to Nagpur via Mumbai.Taxi fare from Nagpur airport to city center is about Rs 150. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport : 0712 280 7501.

By Train : Nagpur railway station acts as a joint between South-East and central railways. Nagpur is an important rail junction. Many super fast mail and passenger trains connect this city to most of all major cities in India.

By BUS : State government public transport buses ply between Nagpur and other cities in the state. Tourist bus services at regular intervals are available from Mumbai to Nagpur (467 km). This costs about Rs 1500 per head. State Transport Bus Stand Nagpur : (0712) 2726221.

By Taxi : Nagpur is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Nagpur by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : The best way to get around are the yellow and black 3 wheeled taxicabs known as the Autorickshaws or simply Rickshaws. Hollering ‘Auto’ or ‘Rickshaw’ at a passing Rickshaw should be enough to catch the drivers attention. In most cases the drivers would be able to understand Hindi and maybe even a few words of English. They are normally quite helpful but are known to cheat tourists so bargain hard and it might be a good idea to ask a pedestrian to get an idea about how much it costs normally to reach your destination by auto. In Nagpur, auto rickshaws don’t follow the meter system. They all have them, they are supposed to follow them, but, it will be hard to find an auto with a working meter.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Blue Moon ; Opposite Maeyo Hospitel, C A Road, Central Avenue, Nagpur 440008. ; Ph – (0712) 2726061, 2726062, 2726063. ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Elevators , Laundry , Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Orange City ; Mahajan Towers, Mahajan Market, Sitabuldi, Nagpur 440 012. ; Ph – 0712 254 2830 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Elevators , Parking , 24-Hour Security , Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Tuli International ; Residency Road, Sadar, Nagpur 440001. ; Ph – 0712 665 3555 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Elevators , Laundry , Parking.

Deluxe – Rs. 2501 and above

The Pride Hotel ; Opp. Airport, Wardha Road, Nagpur 440025 ; Ph – 0712 229 1102 ; Facilities – Shopping ,Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Baby sitting , Conference facilities , Elevators , Laundry , Parking , Wheel chair access , Non-smoking rooms , Beauty salon.

Luxury – Up to Rs. 800

Radisson Blu Hotel ; 7 wardha Road, Nagpur. ; Ph – 0712 666 5888 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Elevators , Laundry , Parking , 24-Hour Security , Bus Parking.

Top RestaurantsAdd

Vishanuji ki Rasoi ; Central Bazar Road, Bajaj Nagar, Nagpur – 440010. ; M – 91-9764327818 ; Food Serve : Indian food.

Naivedhyam Restaurant ; No 198-200,SH 255, Near Jhansi Rani Square,Sitabuldi, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440012. ; M – 093 26 881013 ; Food Serve : Indian food.

Nan Kings ; Residency Road, Sadar, Nagpur- 440001. ; M – (91)-(712)-2531850, (91)-9822690099 ; Food Serve : Chinese food.

Barbeque Restaurant ; Mount Road, Sadar, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440001. ; M – 0712 254 6878 ; Food Serve : Indian food.

Must Eat FoodAdd

Orange Burfi – Haldirams Sweets & Namkeen ; Near Anjuman Complex, Sadar,Nagpur, MH 440001. ; Ph/M – 0712 255 7812 ; Cost – Rs. 751.00 kg. ; Famous for – Sweets & Namkeen
Oranges – Santra Market. ; Bajeria, Nagpur, MH 440018 ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Cost – Rs 80 to Rs 120 a dozen. ; Famous for – N.A.
Soan Papdi – Shahid Chowk, Itwari , Nagpur – 440 002, Maharashtra, India ; 0 ; Ph/M – 8377803566 ; Cost – Rs.350.00Kg ; Famous for – Sweets
Non vegetarian food – Jagdish Saoji Bhojnalaya ; Subhash Road, Ganesh Peth, Gandhi Sagar, Nagpur -440018. ; Ph/M – 0712 – 2723263 ; Cost – N.A. ; Famous for – N.A.

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Must ShopAdd

Dhotis ; Manyavar Vedant Fashion Pvt Ltd ; Next To Venkatesh Market, Main Road, Sitabuldi, Nagpur – 440012. ; Ph/M: (0712) 2537211

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

Zinq ; Mount Road, Near McDonald’s, Next Saraf Chambers, Sadar, Nagpur, MH 440001. ; Ph/M: 0712 256 2146 ; Cost: N.A. ; Food Serve : Multi-cuisine.
Elements ; Gs 2 Amarjyoti Palace, Lokmat Square, Nagpur – 440012 ; Ph/M: (0712) 3295688 ; Cost: N.A. ; Food Serve : Indian.

SpaAdd

Iraya Spa ; 7, Badri Mahal, King’s Way, Nagpur 440 001. ; Ph/M – 91-712-6635020. ; Cost: N.A. ; Services – Iraya Facial Therapies , Hair & Scalp Therapies , Wellness Therapies , Signature Therapies.
Baidyanath Ayurvedic Clinic & Natural Spa. ; 300 B, Chitanvis Marg Opposite Hislop College, Crorepati Lane, Civil Lines, Nagpur – 440001 ; Ph/M – (0712) 2551553, 2551413. ; Cost: N.A. ; Services – Body Massage , therapy rooms and suites ,steam rooms,Treatments incorporate the use of Ayurvedic principles,

FestivalAdd

Marbat ; Venue: N.A. ; Period : August or September ; Details: Marbat is celebrated only in the Nagpur city. The festival is unique and it is celebrated with full enthusiasm. The festival is celebrated to wipe out all the evil forces from the city. People make statues of the vicious spirits and carry out a procession. The statues are burnt at the end. The burning ritual stands for the belief that the city would be free from all evil forces. Different cultural activities are organized such as dance, drama etc. Women present their culinary skills and come out with mouthwatering delicacies. People purchase new clothes, ornaments to celebrate the occasion. In short, Marbat festival is just the right occasion to peep into the rich culture and lifestyle of the people of Nagpur.

Ramjanam or Rama Navami.; Venue: N.A. ; Period : March-April ; Details: The Festival of Ramjanam is celebrated with great joy and fervour. It is celebrated as the birthday of Lor Rama. A rath yatra is taken out from the Ram Mandir and it moves to various parts of the city. About 20,000 people gather and the procession of God Shri Ramchandraji on chariot begins. The youngsters wear traditional dresses on the pious occasion. Colorful tribal dances are also performed. The most attractive feature of the festival is that children and youngsters wear masks of various Gods like Hanuman and Ganesha and march ahead of chariot.

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Nagpur is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items if you buy from roadside sellers. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.

tourmet

Worlds biggest tour encyclopedia.