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About Nagpur Information
The town of Nagpur stands on the river Nag and is known all round for its production of oranges. It was the centre of the Gond tribes who were in power until the 18th century and the town is even today home to many Gond tribals. It used to be the capital of the central province. Myriad of Buddhists pour into the town on the 18th October every year to commemorate the anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar's conversion to Buddhism in 1956. Dr. Ambedkar was a law minister and had an important role in the Indian Struggle for Independence. Marbat, Ram Navmi Procession, Durga Devi exhibition and Ganesh Pooja are some of the popular community festivals.
Climate of Nagpur
Monsoon, Summer and Winter are three main seasons of the town. Nagpur faces extremes of temperature. Summers are very hot and winters are very cold. Temperature during the summer shoots up to 45 degrees centigrade. And during the winter it drops down to 12 degrees. Monsoons arrive in the month of June. July and August record maximum rainfall. November to February is the best time to visit Nagpur as during this period air is calm and dry.
Major Tourist Attraction in Nagpur
Shri Vyankatesh Temple - The construction of the temple started in the year 1963 and it took 5 years to complete. The temple was the idea of Swami Shri Dharacharyaji. The statue of Lord Vyankatesh is built in black sandstone. Exqusite gold ornaments decorate the image.
Sitabuldi Fort - The Sitabuldi Fort was built by a British officer in the year 1857. Located on the top of a hill, the fort is one the oldest structures of the town. The fort is the office of the territorial army today.
Tekdi Ganapathi Temple - The Tekdi Ganapathi Temple is 250 years old. "Tekdi" means hill and the temple is erected atop a hill and lies near the railway station. The temple is one of the ancient temples of the town and is a must-visit for one and all.
Tadoba National Park - Sprawling over an area of 120 sq km, Tadoba National Park is located at an elevation of 200 metres above sea level. The park was declared a Project Tiger Reserve in 1993. Many Gond tribals once occupied the area around the park. The Park is located 100 km south of
Nagpur.
Shopping in Nagpur
Nagpur has come up with a fair number of shopping destinations. One can find everything from designer clothes to daily commodities. There are a number of stationery emporium and book depots. Apna Bazar, Godawari Exclusive, Poonams Super Bazar and Shabari Super Shop are some of the popular super markets.
Accommodation in Nagpur Hotels
The Pride Hotel, on the Wardha Road, is a 5-star hotel providing the tourists with all the basic amenities like room service, banquet and conference hall, restaurants and bar, business centre, health club, beauty parlour, currency exchange, car rental, laundry, handicraft/book shop etc. Hotel Hardeo, a 3-star business and leisure hotel. The hotel has all the basic amenities to please the guests. Hotel Centre Point is a 3-star hotel and provides award-wining accommodation.
How To Reach
Air - The Sonegaon Airport (8 km south of Nagpur) is the closest airport. There are regular flights connecting Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Bhubaneshwar
and
Raipur.
Railway - Regular trains connect Nagpur to all the major cities of the country.
Road - An excellent road-network connect Nagpur to the major cities of the country.
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