Introducing Nagpur
Nagpur, the geographic centre and orange-growing capital of India, is a clean and affluent city which makes a good jumping-off point for a series of trips into the far eastern corner of Maharashtra. In addition to its proximity to Ramtek and the ashrams around Sevagram, Nagpur is a convenient stop for those heading to the isolated Navagaon National Park, 135km east, and Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, 150km south of Nagpur. The former has bears, wild dogs and elusive leopards, while the latter hosts gaurs, chitals, nilgais and seldom-spotted tigers.
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The countryside around Nagpur might be interesting but the city itself has such a dearth of attractions that locals list a shiny shopping mall and a less shiny prison in the towns’ roll call of sites. What is worth prodding about in is the colourful central market – the star buys are the near-fluorescent clay pots. The one time Nagpur is worth visiting for its own sake is during the Dussehra Festival (September or October).
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Train trip from Mumbai to Orrisa and any suggested stops?
by idiscoverindiadotcom 28 July 2011
you can do this route and even explore the places around these destinations, if you have more time and budget. Mumbai-Aurangabd-Nagpur-Bhu…
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Re: Train trip from Mumbai to Orrisa and any suggested stops?
by copperskyjourneys 25 July 2011
_Trains between Mumbai & Orissa_: There are direct trains between Mumbai and Bhubaneshwar (Konark Express, Bhubaneshwar Express and LTT…
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Nagpur
by Hannibal09 27 June 2011
Hey friends, i have to work in Nagpur for 4-5 months. will love to meet some people for hangouts. Regards
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