Nagpur is the 3rd most important city in the state of Maharashtra, India after Mumbai and Pune. In addition to being the seat of the 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 famous throughout the country as “Orange City” for being a major trade center of oranges that are cultivated in farms around the city. The city was founded in 1703 by the Gond King Bakht Buland Shah of Deogarh and later became a part of the Maratha Empire under the royal Bhonsale dynasty.
The British East India Company took over Nagpur in the 19th century and made it the capital of the Central Provinces and Berar. Nagpur is named after the Great river Nag which flows through the city. In 1950, the Central Provinces and Berar were reorganized as the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh with Nagpur as its capital. When the Indian states were reorganized along the linguistic lines in 1956, Nagpur and Berar regions were transferred to the state of Bombay, which was split into the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat in 1960 The old Nagpur city(today called ‘Mahal’) is situated on north banks of the river Nag.
The city derives unique importance from being an important location for the Dalit Buddhist movement and the headquarters for the Hindu nationalist organization RSS. Nagpur is also known for the Deekshabhoomi, an important 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. The city is considered the central location of India, and a zero-mile monument has been erected at the supposed pot called ‘Zero Mile’. There are numerous places worth visiting in and around the city. these include 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 Deekshabhoomi is a Buddhist monument and pilgrimage site. The city is the location where on 14 October 1956 architect of Constitution of India Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and his supporters converted to Buddhism.
The city is known for its hot and humid climate. As a major industrial c in Central India, the city is home to numerous industrial units. The commercial hub of the Vidharbha region, Nagpur is home to some of the most iconic brands like ice-cream manufacturer Dinshaws, food manufacturer Haldiram’s, ready-to-cook food manufacturer Actchawa, spice manufacturer Suruchi International and Ayurvedic products company Vicco and Baidyanath. The city is a major cantonment town with several military barracks in and around the city.
Well connected by rail, road, and air with all major cities of India/ Nagpur home to several major educational institutes that attract students across India. The city is also growing as an IT hub with many IT companies opening offices here. The city has numerous hotels, resorts, and guesthouses that provide luxurious, mid-range, and budget accommodation. The restaurants serve a variety of spicey Maharashtrian cuisine, as well as Hyderabadi, Chinese, and South India dishes.
The streetood scene is great with Poha being the most popular dish in Maharashtra. In Nagpur, poha is called by a different name, they call it Tarri Poha. It serves as great snack food. The growing metropolis city celebrates various festivals such as Ganeshpuja, Navratri, Eid, Diwali with equal fervor. The city is famed for being a sports hub. The city is at the center of most thickly forested areas, with numerous national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the vicinity. As a hub for activities of Vidharbha region, the city is a major shopping hub with numerous shoppingmall and markert that sell a variety of local and branded products. Overall Nagpur is great for a weekend visit
