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| Nagpur the second capital of Maharashtra, & Second greenest city of India, is uniquely situated in the geographical centre of India. The zero Milestone of India is in this city. It enjoys excellent connectivity to rest of the country through three National Highways as well as by rail and air connections to major cities of the country. In December, due to winter season, the temperature is around 10-15 ° C. Nagpur is also known as 'Orange City'. Huge coal and mineral deposits exist in this region along with some of the best infrastructure in the form of educational institutions, health facilities and a five star Industrial area at Butibori, the largest in Asia. Nagpur, The recent advancement in Nagpur is a MIHAN, a Multi-modal International Hub Airport at Nagpur, the work for which has just begin, which is attracting many business persons across the World, as it has acquired a status of “First City” in India in infrastructure development. |
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How To Reach
Nagpur was once a capital of the mighty empires that emerged in the central part of India. The city has a rich and glorious past. The culture of the city presents a fine blend of the old & new.
Strategically located almost at the heart of India, Nagpur is at fairly equal distance from all corners of country. So communication network to and from Nagpur is truly convenient. Nagpur enjoys a good linkage with the rest of country. Nagpur has got an International Airport, Railway Junction and also a hub for Roadways. One can reach Nagpur by various means.
By AirNagpur City is linked to Mumbai (former Bombay), New Delhi (Capital of India), Kolkata (former Calcutta) and Pune via Air. Recently Nagpur Airport has been given status of an International Airport.
Nagpur's Airport, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, was formerly called as "Sonegaon" Airport. It is approximately 11 Kms from Nagpur Central.
By RailNagpur has a railway station in the city. Central location of Nagpur has helped it to emerge as an important railway junction. Nagpur serves as the junction between South-Eastern and Central Railway lines. A number of important trains service the station. One can approach Nagpur from any part of the country.
By RoadSince the city is located almost at the heart of Indian landscape, an extensive network of roads link Nagpur to various cities in Maharashtra and all over India. Many important tourist destinations like Aurangabad (504kms), Khajuraho (546kms), Bhopal (352kms), Kanha (266) are connected to Nagpur by road.
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Getting there:
By Air : Nagpur
By Rail : Nagpur
By Road : Nagpur-Mumbai 837 kms. |
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Ramtek
Ramtek is a small town, situated at a distance of approximately 42 km to the northeast of the Nagpur city of Maharashtra. It falls under the Nagpur district and is held in high regard by the Hindus. This is because this town is believed to be associated with Lord Rama. There is hill situated near Ramtek, known as the Ramgiri Hill. The hill houses a historical temple of Lord Rama, which is said to be more than 600 years old., this temple has greatly added to the travel attraction of the city. The major attractions of Ramtek comprise of the 27 Brahmanical style temple that have been constructed at top of the hill. Amongst them is the Lakshmana Temple, which dates back to as far back as 1400 AD |
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Nagpur district (Maharashtra) |
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42 km northeast of Nagpur city |
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Shri Ram Temple |
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| Khindsi Lake |
| Located just 5 kms from Ramtek, this beautiful lake, surrounded on all sides by verdant forests, is a must-see. Trekking aside, the big attraction here is water sports. Choose from motor boats, pedal boats, rowing boats or even water scooters. There's really no beter way to take in the scenic beauty of the place. |
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| RAMDHAM |
| Another testimony of the Hindu structure is about to catch the attention of the world. Ramdham a hindu temple situated in Ramtek,Nagpur,Madhay Pradehs has made it's mark in the limca book of records.The temple is known for its unique OM structure which is 350 feet long & 10.5 feet high &11 feet wide.Randham despite catering to the keen interest of the spiritually and religious inclined has also become one of the India's tourism parks attracts a lot of tourists. |
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| Dragon Palace |
| Dragon Palace Temple is a Buddhist temple, situated in Kamptee, a satellite township of Nagpur district. It is dedicated to Lord Buddha and boasts of striking architecture and picturesque landscape. The temple was founded by Mother Noriko Ogawa Society of Japan, in association with Ms Sulekha Kumbhare, the MLA and Minister of State of Water and Sanitation. A unique temple, it has emerged as one of the most popular attractions for the people coming to the district of Nagpur |
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| Chikhaldara |
| This is the place where Bheema killed the villainous Heechaka in a bout & threw him in to the valley. It came to be known as Heechakadara-chilkhaldara is corruption. The only hill resort in the vidharbha region it has the added distention of being the only coffee growing area in Maharashtra It abound in wildlife. |
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Getting There -:
Nagpur -Chikhaldara, 230 kms.
State transport buses ply from and Nagpur to Chikhaldara.
MTDC provides you to with water-sport facilities at Chikhaldara |
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| TADOBA NATIONAL PARK |
Tadoba national park is the most attractive spot in Chandrapur district and is situated in the heart of the reserved forest. It has become an ideal resort for the visitors who want to get away from the din and bustle of the city life and the modern civilization. The following are the animals commonly met with in the Tadoba Park, i.e. Tiger, panther, bison sloth bear, hyaena, jackal, wild dog, blue bull, sambar, cheetah, barking deer and a variety of other animals.
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Nearest airport is Nagpur 205 kms. |
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Nearest rail head is Chandrapur 45 kms. |
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Chandrapur-Tadoba 45 kms.State Transport buses ply from Chandrapur. |
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Self contained rooms and dormitories. |
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Dy, Conservator of Forest (Wild Life) Chandrapur.
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| TOTLADOH |
The Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru National Park is situated in this area. It is surrounded by Satpuda hills providing a pleasant climate. This National Park is best known for animal viewing, bird watching and trekking. There is also situated a hydroelectric project, a joint venture of Govt. of Maharashtra and Madhya Predesh.
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| Getting there: |
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Nearest airport is Nagpur 85 kms. |
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Nearest rail head is Nagpur 85 kms. |
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Nagpur-Totladoh 85 kms. State Transport buses ply from Nagpur, Ramtek. |
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| KHINDSEY LAKE |
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This is a beautiful lake in the green expanse, situated beneath the Ramtek hill. A gleeful and cheerful site to spend your lovely holidays. A lake enriched by the Vidarbha's first thrilling water sport, it is just 5 kms. away from Ramtek.
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| NAGZIRA |
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The Nagzira wild life sanctuary situated in the Bhandara district. Endowed with excellent natural forest. The abundance of vegetal cover and presence of small and big water bodies. This is a very rich habitat, where you can see gaur, the largest of world's cattle, Sambar, Deer, Chousingha, Sloth bear, Nilgai, Barking deer, Wild dogs, leopard or tiger, panther etc.
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| Getting there: |
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Nearest airport is Nagpur 122 kms. |
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Nearest rail head is Tiroda 19 kms. |
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Sakoli-Nagzira 22 kms. |
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Self contained rooms and dormitories. |
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Dy. Conservator of Forest (Wild Life) Bhandara
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| NAWEGAON BANDH |
| Nawegaon, Vidarbha's most popular forest resort, is the ultimate adventure spot. It is said to have been built by Kolu Patel Kohli in the beginning of the 18th century. There's picturesque lake set in the midst of hill ranges with watch towers that enable you to view wildlife. Make sure you visit the deer park, the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, the three beautiful gardens and the children's park. Almost 60% of the birds species found in Maharashtra have been recorded in Nawegaon. You may see the leopard, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, chital or the langur. |
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Nearest airport is Nagpur 142 kms. |
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Nearest rail head is Devalgaon 1 km on South Eastern Railway |
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Mumbai-Nawegaon 995 kms. Nagpur-Nawegaon 132 kms.State Transport buses ply from Bhandara, Nagpur and Devalgaon to Nawegaon. |
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Accommodation: Self contained rooms and dormitories. |
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Dy, Conservator of Forest (Wild Life) Bhandara |
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| NAGARDHAN
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TNagardhan is an old town and was formerly of considerable importance as it gave its name to the district. It was founded by a Suryawanshi King, but Mr. Hiralal supposes it to have been established by King named Nandvardhan belonging to the Shail Dynasty. There is a fort said to have been built by the Bhonslas with brick walls.
Getting there:
By Air : Nearest airport is Nagpur 60 kms.
By Rail : Nearest rail head is Ramtek 8 kms.
By Road : Nagpur-Nagardhan 60 kms. |
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| CHIKHALDARA
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TVidarbha's only hill station. About 240 Km from Nagpur. Situated on the ranges of Satpura at a height if 1118 mtrs, it is Maharastra's only coffee growing area. According to legend Bhima killed Kichak here and threw him in the valley so this place came to be known Kichakdara, and later Chikhaldara. Tourist Places: Bhimkund, Nehru Vanaspati Udyan, Adivasi museum, Sunset Point,Gavilgad Fort, Semadoh & Shakkar tanks, Shiv Temple. Excursions: Narnala fort, Melghat Tiger Project. Accomodation: MTDC Resort.
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Karmazari : Pench National park
How to go : PenchNational Park ( Madhya Pradesh ) is near Khwasa which is 90 km from Nagpur on Nagpur - Seoni road .Nagpur is well connected by Rail,road,Air . Regular buses from MP bus terminus / taxis are available .Get down at Khwasa .
Go to Turia gate by private vehicles . It is preferable to arrange one earlier .
Area - 758 sq km ,of which 293 sq km is core area .
Accomodation and food : Private hotels at Turia gate and Forest department accommodation at Karmazari gate .
Season - Oct to June .
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Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park is a national park and a Tiger Reserve in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh, India.
There is a large tiger population in the park (131 tigers as on June 2006). The park also has a significant population of leopards, the sloth bear and Indian wild dog (Cuon alpinus dukhunensis). The population of leopards is estimated to 80, the wild dogs to 396 and the sloth bears to 111 individuals. Rare Indian wolf (Canis (lupus) indica) can be found in the far east part of the park.
Arrival Information :
-- By Rail : The most convenient railheads for Kanha are Jabalpur and Nagpur.
-- By Air : There are regular air services to Raipur and Nagpur (270 km) from other airports in india. One can also take the flight to Jabalpur (170 km).
-- By Road : Kanha National Park is connected by road with Jabalpur (170 km), Khajuraho (445 km), Nagpur (266 km), Mukki (25 km), and Raipur (219 km).
-- Nearby Excursions : Bamni Dadar
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Sevagram Gandhiji’s Ashram
Sevagram, located near Nagpur (Maharashtra State), was Gandhiji’s headquarters and place for experiments from 1934 to 1940. He lived as the villagers lived i.e. without electricity and telephone and built the Ashram house himself with materials available locally.
The first hut built in the ashram was Adi Nivas around which was a prayer ground.
One can see Ba Kuti and Bapu Kuti, residences of Kasturba and Gandhiji respectively.
How to get there: Sevagram is 75 km from Nagpur station. Road transport to Sevagram is easily available from Nagpur Station. It is also connected with railway rout.
Best time to visit: October to March.
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Acharya Vinoba Bhave’s Brahma Vidya Mandir Ashram
Brahma Vidya Mandir Ashram is situated at Paunar, 3 km from Sevagram Ashram on the road to Nagpur in Maharashtra. The ashram was established by Acharya Vinoba Bhave,the disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, who was declared as the First Satyagrahi by Gandhiji. The ashram dedicated to swarajya, rural sufficiency, is run by women
Sevagram is 830 km from Mumbai and the nearest airport is at Nagpur, 88 km away. The place can be reached either from Wardha or Sevagram railway station. Wardha is only 9 km from Sevagram. It is also well connected by roads
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For more details please connect to: http://www.nagpuronline.com/tourism/index.htm
Madhya Pradesh Tourism : www. mptourism.com
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation : http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/
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