Nagpur is the geographical centre of India
Nagpur is also geographical centre of India. It has the zero mile stone which indicates that it is right in the middle of the country. The human existence in this city can be traced back almost 3000 years ago.
It has remains of the megalithic culture when one of the first humans came into existence. Nagpur is also a very important commercial centre and there are a number of Air tickets to Nagpur that are available.
When is it a great time to visit Nagpur?
Winters are definitely the best time for you to take the Air tickets to Nagpur, as the climate is much cooler and better. The winter season lasts from November to January.
Climate in Nagpur
Nagpur lies on the Deccan plateau and also has a tropical wet and dry climate. The summer temperatures during the months of March, April, May and June are extremely hot which temperatures soaring to near 50 degree Celsius.
On the other hand, winters can be quite cold and the temperature can dip below 10 degree Celsius quite easily. Monsoons come to city in June and stay till September. If you are visiting as a tourist, then it’s best that you visit the city during the winter months.
Nagpur is also known as the Orange city
Nagpur is famous for it’s oranges that are sold all over the country. The city has also completed 300 years of its existence in 2002. Visit ‘Deekshabhoomi, where Dr. B R Ambedkar embraced Buddhism along with thousands of his followers.
Since then, this site has become a pilgrimage site. Here the replica of the gate of Sanchi Stupa has also been built along with a Bhikshu Niwas where 5000 monks can stay at one point of time.
Near Nagpur, you can also visit “The Dragon Palace Temple” at Kamptee, which is also a site of Buddhist pilgrimage. You can also visit the Shri Laxmi Narayan temple. Nagpur also has a number of lakes, where the local population go for picnics and sight seeing.
Nagpur International Airport
When you book Air tickets to Nagpur, you would land at the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. This airport is designed to handle cargo traffic as well as passenger traffic.
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