Zero Mile Stone

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Sight Address : Zero Mile Stone is locating the geographical center of India in the city of Nagpur, Maharashtra. Edit

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Zero Mile Stone is a monument locating the geographical center of India in the city of Nagpur, Maharashtra. The Zero Mile Stone was erected by the British who used this point to measure all the distances. The Zero Mile Stone consists of four horses and a pillar made up of sandstone. In 2008, The Times of India undertook to maintain the monument for the next 5 years. The English rulers considered Nagpur as the centre of India and hence identified this point and constructed the Zero Mile Stone. Being at the center of the country, they also had a plan to make Nagpur the second capital city.

Zero Mile Stone

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Erected during the British Raj, the Zero Mile Stone was used by the British to measure the distances in all the directions. The monument fabricated out of yellow sandstone comprises four horses about to jump and a pillar standing beside them. The pillar bears the engravings indicating the table where the exact distances of country’s chief destinations from the Zero Mile Marker by road are noted. The Zero Mile Stone of Nagpur is parked 493 km from Hyderabad, 734 km from Pune, 798 km from Mumbai, 851 km from Ahmedabad, 1029 km from Delhi, 1062 km from Bangalore, 1117 km from Chennai and 1118 km from Kolkata. In the year 2008, ‘The Times of India’ volunteered to maintain the Zero Mile Marker Monument of Nagpur for 5 years.

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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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Maximum 30 minutes.

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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.