Nagpur is a large city in the central Indian state of Maharashtra along the scenic Nag River. This isn’t the first destination that comes to mind for India getaways, but actually, it has a lot of appeal and exciting tourist attractions. The city boasts some beautiful natural landscapes, which includes verdant hills, valleys, streams and lakes. Nagpur, aka the Orange City is also famed for its sweet and juicy oranges which are grown in the city; it’s worth taking a trip here just to taste this delicious winter fruit for yourself. Nagpur in general is a foodie’s haven with a superb variety of street food dishes, many of which are created with spicy flavours. Sample lip-smacking samosas, poha, kadaknath chicken, matka roti, saoji dishes and much more.

There are several iconic landmarks in Nagpur which are symbolic to the city. The Nagpur Central Museum is amongst them, which has an impressive collection of native artefacts including sculptures, coins, weaponry, fossils, inscriptions and paintings. The Sitabuldi Fort is another excellent landmark and the site of the ancient Sitabuldi battle in 1817. This stunning hilltop fort is now home to the office of the Indian Army and a memorial dedicated the soldiers who lost their lives in the battle. Then there’s the iconic Deekshabhoomi, a grandeur domed Buddhist stupa which was the site where Dr. B R Ambedkar, one of the architects of the Indian Constitution converted to Buddhism with his thousands of his followers. The stupa is home to a statue of Lord Buddha and a sacred Bodhi tree.

Nagpur is a perfect base for exploration as there are so many awesome attractions within reach of the city, including wildlife parks and reserves. A popular daytrip from Nagpur is the Tadoba Andhari National Park, set around a 3 hour drive away. This tiger reserve is the oldest and largest national park in Maharashtra home to lots of fauna and flora species and wildlife including the fascinating Bengal tiger. The Pench National Park is another worthwhile wildlife attraction located under 3 hours from Nagpur, protecting over 285 bird species as well as wildlife species such as wild boars, leopards, tigers and bears. Contact Traveasy about our excellent fares to Nagpur and look forward to many unique travel adventures in this city.