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Nagpur City Tour Guide - Maharashtra
Nagpur Facts:
• Population: 4,653,171 (2011)
• Area: 218 km2 (84 sq mi)
• Std Code 0712
Capital of the "land of oranges" and geographically at the virtual centre of India, Nagpur is endowed with rich forest resources and in itself is the second greenest city in India. The forests around Nagpur are full of best quality  teak plantations. The region in & around the city are also the chief centres for production of cotton. Nagpur is also the focus of government attempts to develop industry in the remote and tribal northeastern corner of Maharashtra.- most foreigners in the city are there for business rather than aesthetic purposes.

History

The site on the banks of the River Nag, was first occupied in the 10th century by aboriginal Gonds, but Nagpur itself was founded by a family of militaristic local Hindu rulers, the Bhonsals, midway through the 18th century. In 1853, the Bhonsals fell foul of Lord Dalhousie's "Principal of Lapse" (a grossly iniquitous law which gave the British the right to take over any native state whose ruler died without a male heir), and Nagpur became the capital of the Central Provinces. Today it's a thriving industrial and commercial centre, with a surprisingly affluent, easy going and uncongested feel for a city of more than a million people.

How to get there

Air
Nagpur air port is known by "Sonegaon" air port. It is nearly6 Kms from Nagpur Central.
Road
The district is well connected by roads with all industrial centres of the Country. National Highways passing through Nagpur are Bombay Calcutta NH-6 & Kanyakumari Varanasi NH-7.
Rail
Electrified broad gauge railway track connects Nagpur to all four major metros. The length of broad gauge railwayline is 266.06 kms and that of narrow gauge railway line is 134.32 kms.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Nagpur is September - April.

Dining Out

Parnakuti, Ambazari Rd, near the lake, has good, medium-priced Maharashtrian food.

Jagsons Regency has a good rooftop restaurant.

Naivedhyam, near Rani Jhansi Chowk, Sitabuldi, has very good vegetarian food

Abhinandan City Post Office Road, Itwari  , South Indian

Arya Bhawan - Wardha Road, Panchsheel Square , North Indian, South Indian, Thali, Sweets & Namkeens

Nanking Chinese - Residency Road, Sadar ,  Chinese

Sanjha Chullah  - Mount Road, Sadar , Vegetarian, Non-vegetarian, North Indian, Chinese.

Nightlife

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Shopping

Shopping is an integral part of a tour. Everyone wants to take back some souvenirs or gifts for near and dear ones. Shopping in Nagpur may turn out to be a pleasant experience for the discerning shopper.

Silk border dhotis are the most popular items for shopping in Nagpur. Dhoti is a traditional garment for the Indian men. Of late Indian wear has captured the imagination of the global designer and is going places. Do pick up a piece or two Nagpuri Dhotis, the exclusive Indian wear, while shopping in Nagpur.

Oranges of Nagpur have earned a name all over the world. Although it is an easily perishable fruit, you may check out a few pieces. The sweet juicy fruit is sure to find an admirer in you.

Apart from the above, you may explore the local bazaars loaded with usual assortment of famous handicrafts of Maharashtra while shopping in Nagpur. Kolhapuri Chappals, Bidri Ware, Lacquer ware are favorite with those who go for shopping in Nagpur.

You would find many private owned shopping outlets dealing with souvenirs and handicrafts along with the government run emporia.

Tourist Offices

The MTDC Tourist Office (533-325), Sitabuldi, arranges tours of Sevagram, Ramtek, and the area. The Madhya Pradesh Tourist Office, Lokmat Building, Wardha Rd (Mon to Fri 10 am to 5 pm), can book accommodations for Kanha National Park and Pachmarhi.

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