Nagpur is the third largest city of Maharashtra. It is also the State’s winter capital. It is famously known as the ‘Orange City’ for being a major trade centre of the Nagpuri oranges cultivated in the region.
The most interesting attribute of the city is that it is located at the exact centre of our country. The ‘Zero Mile’ stone of Nagpur which is located in the geographical centre of India was erected by the British, who used this point to measure all the distance within the country. This stone consists of four horses and a pillar made of sandstone and each horse denotes a cardinal direction.
Nagpur ranks amongst the top greenest cities in India thanks to the parks and wildlife sanctuaries situated there which contributes to the scenic beauty of the city. To witness the breathtaking view of Nagpur, take a tour to the top of the Seminary Hill, which is just 6 km away from the city.
While you are at the Seminary Hill, don’t forget to visit the alluring Japanese Rose Garden at the foothills. The garden is prominent for the recherché species of roses and is an absolute paradise for the nature lovers because of the innumerable rows of roses, bushes and tall trees. It also attracts a wide range of birds promising birdwatchers a tremendous time.
The Nagzira Wildlife Santuary, located in the Satpura Mountain range, serves as a magnificent destination to explore the exquisiteness of nature and contributes massively to the conservation of wildlife. It is an abode to lot of endangered species of flora and fauna. This sanctuary is open to visitors at this time of the year and is another exemplary destination for the nature lovers.
Ambazari Lake is the largest lake in the city of Nagpur and is the originating point of the popular Nag river. The lake derived its name from ‘Amba’ which means mango in the local language as the lake is surrounded by numerous mango trees. The lake also has a garden residing beside it with the same name. Various activities like musical fountain, numerous electric rides and amusement games along with boating facilities and walking trials ensures a great time for the people visiting the lake.
