Nagpur is a large city in the central Indian state of Maharashtra. The 19th-century Nagpur Central Museum displays items found locally, including fossils, sarcophagi and Mughal weaponry. The Raman Science Centre has hands-on exhibits and a planetarium. Sitabuldi Fort, in the Sitabuldi Hills, was the site of an 1817 battle. To the southwest, the immense, domed Deeksha Bhoomi is a Buddhist monument and pilgrimage site.
Nagpur is the third-largest city and the winter capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Known as the “Orange City”, Nagpur is the 13th largest city in India by population and according to an Oxford’s Economics report, Nagpur is projected to be the fifth fastest growing city in the world from 2019 to 2035 with an average growth of 8.41%. It has been proposed as one of the Smart Cities in Maharashtra and is one of the top ten cities in India in Smart City Protect execution.
It is a major commercial and political center of the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. In addition, the city derives unique importance from being an important location for the Dalit Buddhist Movement and the headquarters for the right-wing Hindu organization and public service organization RSS. Nagpur is also known for the Deeksha Bhoomi, which is graded as an A-class tourism and pilgrimage site, the largest hollow Stupa among all the Buddhist stupas in the world. The regional branch of Bombay High Court is also situated within the city.
1. Deeksha Bhoomi
Deeksha Bhoomi is likely to be on the top of your “places to visit in Nagpur list. Deeksha Bhoomi is a monument with a huge whitewashed dome and is the largest stupa in Asia. Often referred to as the most peaceful place.
2. Ambazari Lake & Garden
Ambazari Lake & Garden is the largest one in the city. Its mere beauty and size call out for some peaceful time in the lap of nature. Ambazari Lake is one of the most famous tourist places to visit in Nagpur.
3. Futala Lake
Futala Lake is spread across over 60 acres of land and holds great historic relevance. families with kids who are sure to enjoy the greenery and open space that comes with the opportunity for outdoor games.
4. Gorewada Lake
Gorewada Lake is surrounded by an abundance of lush green, and thick trees, and bushes and makes for a great landscape. it can be considered a full-day picnic spot.
5. Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
Distributed in two districts – Bhandara and Gondia district, Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a variety of animals – 35 types of mammals specifically.
6. Krazy Castle Aqua Park
Krazy Castle Aqua Park, located on the western side of Nagpur just opposite Ambazari Lake is about 6kms from the city center. It is also known by the names Krazy Castle Waterpark and Krazy Land Amusement Park. Designed by the well-known architect Mr. Nitish Roy (designer of Ramoji Film City), this largest theme park is the joint venture of M/s Haldiram Foods International Ltd and Nagpur Improvement Trust. Krazy castle aqua park is one of the most aspiring family entertainment zones in Central India. Krazy Castle aqua park consists of a small water park and an amusement park. The entrance of the water park is adorned with the face of a Giant and one can reach the park through the palms of the giant. The main attractions of the water park are Zoom tower, Splash tower, lazy crazy river, wave pool and pendulum slides.
7. Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
Home to “Jai” – one of the largest tigers and the only male in the entire sanctuary, Umred Karhandla has become a hub for tourists; especially for nature lovers and photographers. Other than tigers, animals like Gaur, wild dogs and other rarely found animals like pangolins and flying squirrels are often spotted here which has led to an increase in the number of tourists visiting the sanctuary.
8. Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground
A cricket ground located in the city of Nagpur, this stadium has witnessed quite a few legendary matches ever since its inception. All the test series and international cricket matches are held on this ground with residents of the entire city proactively participating as attendees. In terms of its field area, the stadium is the largest one in India.
9. Lata Mangeshkar Musical Garden
An amphitheater accommodating 2,500 people in its sprawling and enormous spread-out, the place is true to its name. This place is filled with musical fountains, soothing tunes and music all played out by the musicians.
10. Waki Woods
The luscious greens provide you with a plethora of activities, other than a scintillating natural landscape for a picnic day out. Life in these ‘woods’ is a perfect mix of modernity and nature, as you will find fully furnished tents with facilities like electricity and phones. Indulge in the pleasure of boating, and archery, go on a trekking adventure, or unleash the inner wildlife photographer in you thanks to the bird sanctuaries at Waki.
11. Akshardham Temple
Swaminarayan Temple or Akshardham Temple is located on the Ring Road in Nagpur. The newly constructed temple is facilitated with a huge kitchen, parking, a restaurant and a kid’s play area. It is advised to visit the temple after 4 in the evening owing to its impressive lighting and decor. The temple is spread over two floors and boasts of striking architecture.
12. Raman Science Centre
The Raman Science Centre is an interactive science center located in Nagpur that is affiliated with Mumbai’s Nehru Science Centre and was developed to promote a scientific attitude amongst the masses. Various science exhibitions are carried out in the centre which show the growth of science and technology and the application of this science in human welfare and industries.
13 .Bhimbetka
The unique rock shelters of Bhimbetka are an interesting place to visit as it has a rich history that dates back to the prehistoric era. Excavated by Dr Vishnu Wakankar in 1957, the 500 caves amidst lush green forest area have paintings done by ancient men to communicate with each other.
A few paintings are said to be as old as 30,000 years old a testimony to prehistoric mankind and their lifestyle. Out of the 500, only 12 caves are open to the public to witness the vivid paintings done with natural colours.
14. Pench National Park
This National Park in Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh must feature in the list of places to visit near Nagpur due to its sprawling greenery spread across 758 Sq. Km offering the finest Wildlife experience.
The National park is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, Wild boar, Sloth bear, striped bear, gaur, antelope, Indian wolf and a host of other flora and fauna. A jungle safari during the winter along the meandering path is an exhilarating experience to indulge in.
For a cozy and comfortable stay, there are numerous hotels and resorts in and around Pench National Park offering breathtaking views of the wilderness around.
