Quick Facts

Quick Facts

 Quick Facts about Nagpur

✔️ State: Maharashtra
✔️ Nicknames:

• Orange City – Famous for its high-quality oranges.
• Tiger Capital of India – Home to several tiger reserves.
• Zero Mile City – Geographical center of India.
  ✔️ Language: Marathi (widely spoken), Hindi, English.
  ✔️ Weather: Hot summers, pleasant winters, monsoon greenery.
  ✔️ Best Time to Visit: October – March (pleasant weather for sightseeing).

 Why Visit Nagpur?

✅ Cultural & Historical Significance – Rich heritage, temples, and forts.
✅ Natural Beauty – Surrounded by lakes, gardens, and tiger reserves.
✅ Food Paradise – Known for spicy Saoji cuisine & delicious street food.
✅ Transport Hub – Zero Mile Marker, well-connected by air, rail, and road.
✅ Growing IT & Business City – Emerging as Maharashtra’s next IT hub.

 Nagpur’s Cultural & Historical Significance

Nagpur has deep roots in Maratha history, Buddhist culture, and India’s independence movement.

1. Zero Mile Marker – India’s Geographical Center

✔️ A historical monument marking the exact center of India.
✔️ Built by the British for calculating distances across India.
 Location: Near Civil Lines

2. Deekshabhoomi – The Largest Stupa in Asia

✔️ A Buddhist pilgrimage site, where Dr. B.R. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism in 1956.
✔️ Stunning architecture and peaceful surroundings.
 Location: Near Ambazari Lake

3. Sitabuldi Fort – A Battle Legacy

✔️ A historic fort built in 1817, site of the Battle of Sitabuldi.
✔️ Offers great city views (entry allowed on National Holidays only).
 Location: Sitabuldi

 Nature & Wildlife in Nagpur

4. Futala Lake – The Best Sunset Spot

✔️ A beautiful lake with fountains & gardens, best for evening walks.
✔️ Lined with cafés & street food stalls for a perfect hangout.
 Location: Futala, West Nagpur

5. Ambazari Lake & Garden – A Peaceful Retreat

✔️ A serene lake perfect for picnics and morning jogs.
✔️ Boating & musical fountain shows in the evenings.
 Location: Near Ambazari Road

6. Japanese Rose Garden – A Hidden Gem

✔️ Inspired by Japanese landscaping, with colorful flowers & walking trails.
 Location: Civil Lines

7. Gorewada Lake & Zoo – Nagpur’s Green Escape

✔️ Maharajbagh Zoo – Perfect for families, with exotic birds & animals.
✔️ Gorewada Zoo & Safari Park – A massive eco-park with tigers, leopards & deer safaris.
 Location: Gorewada, North Nagpur

 Nagpur – The Gateway to India’s Best Tiger Reserves

Nagpur is called the "Tiger Capital of India" because it’s surrounded by famous tiger reserves, perfect for wildlife lovers & adventure seekers.

8. Pench National Park (Mowgli Land)

✔️ The real-life inspiration for "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling.
✔️ Famous for tiger safaris, leopards, and lush green forests.
 Distance: 80 km (~2 hours)
 Best Time to Visit: October – June

9. Tadoba National Park – Maharashtra’s Best Tiger Reserve

✔️ One of India’s best tiger reserves, home to royal Bengal tigers, sloth bears & wild dogs.
 Distance: 145 km (~3.5 hours)
 Best Time to Visit: November – May

10. Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary

✔️ Smaller than Tadoba but offers high tiger sightings.
 Distance: 58 km (~1.5 hours)
 Best Time to Visit: November – April

 Food & Shopping in Nagpur

11. Must-Try Nagpur Foods