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Nagpur is located in northeastern part of Maharashtra state, in southwestern India. It is situated almost at the geographical center of India. Nagpur is regarded as the second capital of Maharashtra. It is also called the orange-growing capital of India, since it is the largest Orange producer in India. Nagpur is named after the river Nag, on the banks of which the city is situated.
Nagpur was the capital of Madhya Pradesh state till 1956 before it became a part of Maharashtra state. The best quality Teak plantations are the highlight of the flora in Nagpur. Apart from the scenic beauty, there is also a dominating British fort built in 1818 on the twin hills of Sitabuldi in the center of the city. This fort is an outstanding landmark of the city. Apart form this, there are many other attractions in the region that draws innumerable tourists.
Nagpur is not an ancient city by Indian standards but it is the second most important city in Maharashtra after Mumbai. This lovely city was established by Bhakt Buland in the year 1702, a Gond prince of the kingdom of Deogad in the Chhindwara district, Nagpur. In the latter half of the 18th century this city was ruled by the Bhonsles of the Maratha Confederacy who established their capital here. Later, the city came under the control of the British under Doctrine of Lapse publicized by Lord Dalhousie.
Nagpur offers a lot options as far as tourist places is concerned. The scenic beauty teemed with beautiful forts and temples make Nagpur one of the most attractive travel destination.
Ambazari Lake
The Ambazari lake is situated 6-km west of Nagpur. It is the largest and the most beautiful lake in the city. This place is very well managed and preserved by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. The lake also has a garden located just beside it and is a model garden. It was established in 1958 on an area of 20 acres of land.
The musical fountain, various electric rides and amusement games make this garden an ideal place to travel and children to enjoy. The garden also offers boating facilities and good walking trails as an enjoying outdoor activity.
Nagpur Specialty
The Oranges of Nagpur are famous throughout the world for their superior quality. These Oranges are arranged in a "Mondha". It is an arrangement unique to Nagpur markets. The Nagpur Oranges are cultivated in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. The orange is cultivated in 80000 hectares area in Vidarbha with a total production of nearly 5 lakh tons. A major part of the Oranges produced here is exported to the other countries of the world. Thus, contributing to the growth of the country's economy.
Sitabuldi Fort
The Sitabuldi fort is an important landmark of Nagpur, located on top of a hill, right in the center of the city. This fort was built by a British officer in the year 1857. It is one of the oldest attractions of the city. One can view this park from the twin hills of Sitabuldi.
The fort now houses the office of the Territorial Army, and is open to the public on National holidays.
Tekdi Ganapathi Temple
This temple is one of the most ancient and popular temples of Nagpur. It is located near the railway station. The temple is called Tekdi Ganapati as it is constructed on a hill and in Marathi Language a hill is called as a "Tekdi". It is believed to be approximately 250 years old. Earlier, the temple was not more than a tin shaded temple but later it was constructed as one of the most respected temple. The construction of Ganesh temple was started in 1978 and completed in 1984.
Tadoba National Park
The Tadoba National Park is a small park, sprawled over an area of 120 sq. kms at an altitude of 200 m. It is located 100-km south of Nagpur and 45-kms north of the district headquarter.
Taboda is also known as "The Jewel of Vidarbha". It is one of the oldest parks in Maharashtra and is also a Project Tiger reserve since 1993. The area around Tadoba was once highly populated by the Gond tribals. The park is named after their local deity 'Taru', who, according to a legend, was killed in a fight with a tiger. He is still worshiped by the local villagers as the deity of 'Tadoba'.
Shri Vyankatesh Temple
This temple is located on Dharaskar Road in Itwari, Nagpur. The idea of building a Vyankatesh Temple here was given by respected chief venerable Swamiji Shri Dharacharyaji. The construction of the temple was started in 1963 and completed in 1968.
The statue of the God Vyankatesh is extremely beautiful, made of black stone and adorned with beautiful gold ornaments. There are three festival statues located below the main idol and all three of them are purely made of gold by the skilled artist from Chennai. The main idol of God Vyankatesh had been brought from South India.
Nagpur celebrates many festivals, some of the major community festivals celebrated are Marbat, Ram Navami procession, Durga Devi Exhibition, and Ganesh Puja. |
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