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Nagpur
Tourist Attractions
[ Vinoba Ashram | Gandhi Ashram | Khekranala | Nagardhan | Nawegaon Dam | Nawegaon Khairi | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru National Park | Nagzira Wild Life Sanctuary | Tadoba National Park | Jadu Mahal | Lata Mangeshkar Musical Garden | Ambazari | Maharaj Baug and Zoo | Seminary Hill | Sitabuldi Fort | Totla doh | Khekranala | Ambakhori | Pench National Park | Khindsi ]
Vinoba Ashram, Pavnar
Sevagram, again from the Wardha district, bore the name Shegaon earlier. It is believed that this place had the honour of being the headquarters of the social service programmes that Gandhiji conducted. It gets its name thus. Sewa means service and Gram means village. There also exists a Gandhi Ashram and a Gyan Mandir. Nagpur is 88 kms from here. Wardha, which also incidentally forms the nearest railhead to this place, is 9 kms. Mumbai is placed at a distance of 830 kms from Sevagram. Accommodation is also available at Yatri Niwas, MTDC also has a beautiful resort at Wardha.
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Gandhi Ashram,Sevagram
Chikhaldara, featured in the epic, the Mahabharata, this is the place where Bheema killed the villainous Keechaka in a herculean bout and then threw him into the valley. It thus came to be known as Keechakadara -- Chikhaldara is its corruption. But there's more to Chikhaldara. It abounds in wildlife -- panthers, sloth bears, sambar, wild boar, and even the rarely seen wild dogs. Close by is the famous Melghat Tiger Project which has 82 tigers.The scenic beauty of Chikhaldara can be enjoyed from Hurricane Point, Prospect Point, and Devi Point. Other interesting excursions include Gavilgad and Narnala Fort, the Pandit Nehru Botanical Gardens, the Tribal Museum and the Semadoh Lake. The Melghat Tiger Reserve houses around 120 tigers and is a must-see.
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Khekranala
Khekranalais where a beautiful dam is located. It is situated in the Khapra range forest. The land displays a fine harmony of lush greenery and fascinating surroundings along with healthy environment. Dense foliage blankets the water reservoir. Khekranala is situated at a distance of 55 kms from the main city of Nagpur. Nagpur plays platform to air and rail routes that are closest to Khekranala. State Transport buses ply from Nagpur, Khapra, and Saoner. Ambhora, situated on the verge of river Vainganga, is a tiny place that houses a well-known temple of Chaitanyesvara. Also placed here is the tomb of a Hindu Saint named Har Har Swami. Three main fairs are held here in a year. Ambhora is 74 kms from Nagpur. State Transport buses ply from Nagpur.
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Nagardhan
Nagardhan, a majorly prehistoric town, has been of great importance since ages. The town came into existence because of a Suryavanshi king. There are tales that mention that the real founder of this land was Nandvardhan, A king of the Shail Dynasty. The land houses a fort, supposedly built by the Bhonsles comprising of brick walls. Nagzira has a wildlife sanctuary, gifted with an abundance of wild beasts resting in natural domains, that are a harmonious combination of lush greens and water bodies. The gaur is the star attraction here, along with sambar, deer, and many others from the vicious clan. Nearest railhead is Tiroda 19 kms, nearest airport is Nagpur, 122 kms from here.
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Nawegaon Dam
Nawegaon Dam is termed, as Vidarbha's most famous popular forest resort. The resort provides for a hoard of adventure sports to those who expect a thrilling experience to come their way from the place they visit. Kolu Patel Kohli built the dam at the start of the 18th century. A picturesque lake adorns the hub of the hill ranges. Watch towers have also been provided to catch the wildlife in action. There exists a Deer Park nearby called Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, along with three fascinating gardens and children's park. Nearest airport is Nagpur at a distance of 142 kms and the nearest railhead is Devalgaon, 1 km on SouthEastern Railway. The place is 995 kms from Mumbai and 132 kms from Nagpur. State Transport buses ply from Bhandara, Nagpur and Devalgaon to Nawegaon.
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Nawegaon Khairi
Nawegaon Khairi is again a dam site located in Parseoni range forest and forms an ideal picnic retreat. Surrounding the area from three sides is a dense forest. Nearest airport is Nagpur at a distance of 65 kms. The nearest railhead is Nagpur again. State Transport buses ply from Nagpur, Ramtek, Parseoni. Pauni is well placed on the Vainganga River and gets its name the mythical king Pawan. The land was a famous Buddhist centre from prehistoric times. The town envelops an ancient fort with walls of stones that are of a humungous size. The Murlidhara temple here holds great significance. Nagpur is 116 kms from here, the nearest railhead being Bhandara, which is at a distance of 61 kms from here. State Transport buses ply from Nagpur, Bhandara.
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru National Park
Nearby is the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru National Park, enlapped in the Satpura hills, housing a plethora of predators and the florals. Trekking, bird watching and many such activities are best suited to this region. 85 kms from here is Nagpur, which forms the nearest airport as well as the nearest railhead. Yet another must-see is Tadoba National Park, that falls in the Chandrapur district area. Located in the hub of the reserved area, it is believed to be an ideal picnic spot for those who need a desperate break forming the routine hassles Commonly spotted here are tigers, panthers, bisons, sloth bears, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, blue bulls, sambar, cheetahs, barking deer and a variety of other animals. 205 kms from here is Nagpur. The nearest railhead is Chandrapur, at a distance of 45 kms. Reservation facilities are available with Dy, Conservator of Forest (Wild Life) Chandrapur.
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Nagzira Wild Life Sanctuary
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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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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Jadu Mahal, Vishwakarma Nagar, and Nagpur
At Vishvakarma nagar, on Manewada Road is yet another unique place, which can truely be, called gem of Nagpur. This is a building called Jaadu Mahal (the magic place) which is constructed by famous Magician of Nagpur Late Sunil Bhavsar. This is perhaps the only magic palace in the country with its unique characterisation. In this premises various magic tricks are demonstrated. The Jaadu Mahal remains open even on sundays. It's a treat to visit this gem of Nagpur.
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Lata Mangeshkar Musical Garden at Surya Nagar, East Nagpur
The musical garden is constructed at Surya Nagar, Nagpur under the direction of NIT trustee Jaiprakash Gupta. The sprawling garden besides having having a landscaped garden and lawn, will also have musical fountains, curious architectural sites based on ragas, raganis, and nodes of Indian Classical music which will be operated by musician. There will also be a huge open air theatre sufficient to accomodate about 2500 music loving crowd in the premises where large concerts can be organised .The musical garden when complete, will inspire Children to take up music as their career and will prove to a centre of attraction of Nagpurians.
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Ambazari
LakeSpread over 15.4 sq. kms on the western outskirts of the city, Ambazari Lake is surrounded by a picturesque garden. Boating facilities and good walking trials provide an interesting outdoor activity. The musical fountain addsa romantic flavor to this beautiful spot. Ambazari Lake and Garden Lying The Ambazari Lake has a beautiful garden beside it, which is one of the most beautiful spots in Nagpur, developed as a model garden by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation.
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Maharaj Baug and Zoo
The erstwhile Bhonsle rulers laid a beautiful garden, which is now known as The Maharaj Baug. It is converted into a botanical garden housing a zoo, containing some rare species of birds and animals.
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Seminary Hill
Named after the Seminary of St. Charles this hillock is about 6 kms.west of the old city giving a captivating panoramic view of the city.
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Sitabuldi Fort
A visit to Nagpur is not complete without a visit to this important landmark of Sitabuldi Fort, nestled on the Twin Mountains. In the year 1857 a British officer, built this fort and since then it has been one of the interesting destinations in Nagpur.
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Totla doh
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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Ambakhori
Situated around 60kms from Nagpur. It is best in winter, though it tends to be crowded on weekends. It is yet to be developed to its full potential. Waterfalls and a forest are the main attractions.
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Pench National Park
Situated around 86kms from Nagpur, this National Park is a place good for a day's visit. It is built around the Pench Irrigation project, a joint venture of the Maharashtra and MP Governments. This park is also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Udyan.
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Khindsi
Famous mainly for its large and picturesque lake. Boating facilities are also offered. Khindsi is very close to Ramtek, in fact you can combine the two places in a single trip.
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General Information of Tourist Attraction in Nagpur city of Maharashtra
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