Nagpur — The Orange City

Nagpur city is the winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, with a population of 46,53,570. It has also recently been ranked as the cleanest city and the second greenest city of India.In addition to being the seat of annual winter session of Maharashtra state assembly “Vidhan Sabha”, Nagpur is also a major commercial and political center of the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.” Nagpur is also famous throughout the country as Orange City for being a major trade center of oranges that are cultivated in the region.

Within City: Quick refreshment

The Seminary Hill: Address: Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440006, India. Timing: 6:00am — 6:00pm.

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary: Address: Location: Bhandara-Gondia district, Maharashtra, India. Timings: 6:00am — 8:00am and 2:30pm — 4:30pm. Entry fee: INR 250 onwards.

Markanda:Address: Sakhari, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 442603, India. Timing: 6am-6pm.

Khindsi Lake: Address: Ramtek, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 441106, India Distance: 60kms from Nagpur.Entry fee: INR 25. Timing: 10:00am — 6:30pm.

Sitabuldi Fort: Address: Madha Colony, Sitabuldi, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440001. Timing: 8:00am — 4:00pm. Entry: free.

Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture

Raman Science Centre: Address:Subhash Road, Oppsite. Gandhisagar, Empress City, Nagpur, MH 440018. Since:1992. Timings:Mon — Sun 9:30 am — 6:00 pm.

Narrow Gauge Rail Museum: Address:Kamptee Road, MotiBagh, Mohan Nagar, Nagpur, MH 440014. Since:2002. Timings:Tue — Sun 10:30 am — 7:30 pm.

Central Museum of Nagpur:Address:Wardha Road, Near HitaneemDurga Square, Civil Lines, Nagpur, MH 440001. Since:1863. Timings:Tue — Sun 10:00 am — 5:00 pm.

Theme Parks: Thrills that give you Chills

Krazy Castle Aqua Park: Location: Ambazari. Ticket Price: Rs 450 (Monday to Saturday), Rs 490 (Sunday, holidays). Timings: April — September: 11 AM to 6 PM (Water park), 4 PM to 7 PM (Amusement park). October — March: 10 AM to 5 PM (Water park), 3 PM TO 6 PM (Amusement park).

Fun n Food Village: Location: 35 km on Amravati Road, Teh. Ticket Price: Rs 1170 (Couple),Rs 466 (Kids), Rs 678 (Stags). Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM.

Highland Park: Location: Nagpur-Amravati Road, Waddhamna. Ticket Price: Rs 300 (Adults), Rs 200 (Children).Timings: 9 AM — 6 PM (Monday — Sunday).

Dwarka Water Park: Location: Saoner Road, Patansongi, Near WakiDarbar. Ticket Price:Rs 400. Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM.

WaghVille: Location: UmariWagh, (Valani), Hingna. Ticket Price: Rs 600 + GST (couples). Timings: 11 AM to 7 PM.

National parks: Wild Splendour

Melghat Tiger Reserve: Address: Camp, Amravati, Maharashtra 444602. Opened dates: 16Oct — 14June. Safari cost: INR 300. Camera cost:INR 250.

NavegoanNagzira National Park: Address: Gondia District, Nishani, Maharashtra 441614. Phone: 07182 251 232.Entry Fee : Adult (above 18 years) — INR 30. Student (above five years) — INR 15.Adult foreign national (above 18 years) — INR 60.Adult international student (above five years) — INR 30.Free entry for kids below the age of 5.Entry fee for vehiclesJeep/ Car — INR 100 per vehicle. Minibus — INR 150 per vehicle. Timings : 6:00 AM — 6:00 PM.

Pench Tiger Reserve: Address: Madhya Pradesh. Phone: 092127 77223. Timing: 6:00am -11:00am and 3:00pm — 6:00pm.

Taboda-Andhari Tiger Reserve: Address: Chandrapur, Maharashtra 442401. Phone: 07172 251 414. Safari timing: 1st Oct to 30th Nov: 6 AM — 8 AM Exit: 10:00 AM. Evening: 2:30PM — 4:00Pm exit: 6:30PM. 1st Dec to 28th / 29th Feb: 6.30 AM — 8.30 AM. Exit:11:00AM.Evening: 2 PM — 3.30 PM. Exit: 6:00 PM. 1st Mar to 30th April: 5.30 AM — 7.30 AM exit: 10:00 AM. evening: 3 PM — 4.30 PM. 6.30 PM. 1st May — 30th June: 5 AM — 7 AM. Exit: 9.30 AM. evening: 3.30 PM — 5 PM exit: 7:00 PM.

Waterfalls: Feel the flow of the nature

AmritDhara Waterfall: Distance:8.5 Km. Height:90 ft. Ideal Time: October until the end of April .Timings: 12:00am — 7:30pm.

Jam Sawli:Distance:70 Km. Ideal Time:Throught the year. Timing: open 24 hours.

Ghogra Waterfall: Distance:70.2Km. Height:60 ft. Ideal Time:Throught The Year. Timing:open 24 hours.

KukdiKhapa: Distance:70.2 Km. Height:60 ft. Ideal Time:Throught The Year.

Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture

Wildlife sanctuaries: Experience the Wilderness of nature

UmredKarhandlaPaoni Sanctuary: Address: Khaksi, Maharashtra 441910. Timings: 6:00am — 10:30am and 2:30pm — 6:00pm.

Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary: Address: At Post Patanbori, Tal. Khedpur, Tipeshwar, Maharashtra 445302. Timings: 6:30am — 1:00pm and 2pm — 6pm. Phone: 072352 27520.

Bor Wildlife Sanctuary: Address: S H 255,Hingni — to Manoli, Maharashtra 442106. Timings: 6:00am — 6:30pm.

Hill stations: Enjoy the scenic beauty

Chikhaldara: Distance From Nagpur: 231 km. Major Attractions:Wan Sanctuary, Shakkar Lake, Gawilgarh Fort, Amner Fort, BhimkundMelghat Tiger Reserve. Best Time To Visit: July to September. Places To Stay: Balaji Guest House, Amruta Homestays, Hotel Vedanta. Ideal Duration: 2 to 3 days. Things To Do: Visit Gavilgad, ride in a boat in Shakkar Lake, witness views from Mozart Point, stroll around Gawilgad Fort. How To Reach: The nearest railway station to reach Chikhaldara is Badnera and Akola, 80 kms away.

Igatpuri: Distance From Nagpur: 702 km. Major Attractions: Bhatsa River Valley, Ghatandevi Temple, Camel Valley, Tringalwadi Lake. Best Time To Visit: November to March. Places To Stay: Bodh Valley Resort, Mystic Valley Private Holiday Homes, Nature’s Dreamland Holiday Home. Ideal Duration: 3 to 4 days. Things To Do: Enjoy water sports, go for camping, head for a picnic toVihigaon Falls, capture the beauty of Myanmar Gate. How To Reach: The cheapest way to reach Igatpuri from Mumbai is by taking a train.

Honeymoon places: World of love and care

Mahabaleshwar:Attractions& Activities: Admire the Sahyadri range surrounding the Elephant’s Head Point with your loved one or relive history at Shivaji’sPratapgarh Fort. Witness nature in full bloom at KasPathar with over 850 varieties of flowering plants. Head to the strawberry farms and spend your day picking fresh produce for some sweet memories. Best time to visit: March to June and October to December. Distance from Nagpur: 149.4 km.

Panchgani: Attractions & Activities: Head to Table Point and you may just be able to meet your favourite actors. Or walk a little distance to the Devil’s Kitchen, believed to be used by the Pandavas during their exile. You can also visit the Mala Food unit and Mapro Gardens and experience extensive strawberry farms. Best time to visit: September to February.

Religious places: Experience subtlety

DeekshaBhoomi: S Ambazari Rd, Abhyankar Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440020, India. Timing: 12:00am — 12:00am. Phone: 07123 298042, 08055 446083.

Ramtek Temple: Address: Ramtek, Maharashtra 441106. Timing: 5:00am — 9:00pm.

Swaminarayan Temple: Address: Swaminarayanmandir, Mahesh Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440009. Timing: 8:00am — 12:00pm and 4:00pm — 8:30pm.

AdasaGanpati Temple: Address: Adasa, Maharashtra 441107. Timing: 6:00 am — 8:00pm.

Koradi Temple: Address: Shree MahalaxmiJagdambaSansthan, Koradi, Kamptee, Maharashtra 441111. Timing: 5:00am — 10:00pm. Phone: 096079 79333.

Adventure Sports: Enjoy the adrenaline search.

Trekking, Bungee Jumping, Cycling, Camping, Rock Climbing, Water Sports.

Nearby: Short time retreats

Adasa: A Land Of Ancient Temples: Distance between Adasa to Nagpur is 34.1km. Places to visit: Adasa Ganesh temple, Futulalake, Shriganeshmandirtekdi, Ambazari lake and garden, Japanese rose garden. places to stay: Royal palms luxury, Hotel sunrise and Resorts.

Ramtek: Historic Vibes: Distance from Ramtek to nagpur: 48km. Places to visit:Ramtek Gad Mandir,ShantinathDigambarjain temple, Totladhom dam, KapoorBaoli.Places to stay: The greenland resort, RajmahalKhindsi Resort.

Khekranala: Full Of Nature’s Marvels: Distance between Khekranal to Nagpur is 54.5km. Places to visit: Narrow gauge rail museuem,musical garden, Zero milestone of India. Places to stay :Khekranala resort, Tiger Fort, Gallops Resort.

The Pench Tiger Reserve: Glory Of Nagpur: : Address: Madhya Pradesh. Phone: 092127 77223. Timing: 6:00am -11:00am and 3:00pm — 6:00pm.

Chikhaldara: The Lush Green Land: Distance From Nagpur: 231 km. Major Attractions: Wan Sanctuary, Shakkar Lake, Gawilgarh Fort, Amner Fort, BhimkundMelghat Tiger Reserve. Best Time To Visit: July to September. Places To Stay: Balaji Guest House, Amruta Homestays, Hotel Vedanta. Ideal Duration: 2 to 3 days. Things To Do: Visit Gavilgad, ride in a boat in Shakkar Lake, witness views from Mozart Point, stroll around Gawilgad Fort. How To Reach: The nearest railway station to reach Chikhaldara is Badnera and Akola, 80 kms away.

Local Business:

Automobile and Manufacturing, Construction and Infrastuctu, Inbformation Technology, Electrical and Mechanical Industries, Agriculture, Advertising and Media.

Medical Emergencies:

Crescent Hospital & Heart Centre, Nagpur, Criticare Hospital & Research Institute, Nagpur, Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Sengupta Hospital And Research Institute Nagpur, Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur.