Places To Visit In Nagpur Sightseeing

Seminary Hill is the perfect place to begin your tour of Nagpur. Once you reach the peak of the hillock, which is just 6 km away from the city’s north-west, you will be awe-struck by the breathtaking view of Nagpur. The hill is named after St. Charles’s seminary. The Japanese garden at the foothills and the Satpura Botanical garden on the hill attract tourists in great numbers.

History lovers are sure to be pained to see Markanda, a town, now in ruins. Located on Wainganga River banks, the town is believed to have got the name from Sage Markandeya. The site had 24 temples in the past out of which only 18 temples exist and only 4 in good condition. The fact that the temples find mention in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, highlight how ancient the temples are and about their historical importance.

Khindsi Lake The picturesque lake offers amazing water sport activities. The boating activities here are so wonderful that they find mention in the LIMCA Book of records as India’s biggest boating center. With more than 50 types of boats here, you can choose from pedal boats to houseboats.

Sitabuldi Fort which lies on two hillocks, is witness to fiercely fought battles and cruel killings. The fort built by a British officer at the time of war was attacked by Appa Sahib’s forces. The war ultimately ended when the British overpowered Appa Sahib’s army. Following the victory, British converted the structure into a formidable fort.

Ramtek a small town in Nagpur, attracts Hindu pilgrims in great numbers as it houses an ancient temple of Lord Rama. It is said that this was where Rama halted when he went on exile with his wife and brother. The 27 Brahmanical style temple at the top of the hill attracts everyone who visits the place.

Dragon palace Buddhist Temple which is also called as the ‘Lotus Temple of Nagpur’, would be a great source of inspiration for those who have a keen eye for architecture. Covering a sprawling 10 acre of land, the temple attracts you on your first sight.

Maharajbagh Zoo is situated in the city’s center. Built on the gardens of the rulers of the 18th century, the zoo attracts nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The picturesque garden is a treat to your eyes and the views from here are stunning. The zoo houses rare wild animals that are hardly found in other parts of the country. The botanical garden here is equally impressive.

The famous Japanese Rose Garden. The garden is home to rare species of roses. The place is an absolute delight for nature lovers as the garden is full of beautiful roses in various colors, tall trees and an ocean of green bushes everywhere. The iron structures highlight the influence of Japanese architecture.

If you would like to shift your focus from nature and man made wonders in the form of forts and monuments to man’s creation on canvas, stop at LeArtigiano Art Gallery. The gallery being the first of its kind in the city displays a stunning range of paintings by artists in and around Nagpur.

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Satpura Mountain range. It is divided into old Nagzira and new Nagzira and both entertain you with rich wildlife. Safari rides take you to both old and new Nagzira and it is best to book your rides from Pithezari Gate. All gates do offer to book tickets but they are too far away. Some of the animals found here include tiger, leopard, hyena, langur, sambar and wild boars.