A BEAUTIFUL CITY - NAGPUR

One of the largest cities in Maharashtra, Nagpur is every traveller's ideal weekend destination. From scenic landscapes to historical monuments, there is a lot to enjoy in and around Nagpur. Therefore, you can find it on the bucket list of every traveller today. But how many of us do really know in detail about the beauty of Nagpur? If you think Nagpur is just a fast-growing city in Maharashtra which is home to some historical structures and a few significant memorials, then you really need to have a look at the following read. Here, we discuss the 7 major facts that make Nagpur one of the most significant places in the country.

1) The Orange City

It is a very well-known fact that Nagpur is the major exporter of oranges and it is here where you can find acres of land nurturing tones of oranges every month. Therefore, it is sometimes referred to as the Orange City of India. 

2) the tiger capital 

The Tiger Capital Of India

Well, this might be a surprise to you. But yes, the region in and around Nagpur is blessed with several beautiful tiger reserves. Therefore, it is also known as the tiger capital of India and has gained immense popularity amongst wildlife photographers and nature lovers.

3)Has A History Dating Back To 3000 Years

Even though Nagpur is popular as a historic city amongst several tourists and traveller, it is still an unknown fact that the settlement in and around Nagpur has been in existence since the last 3000 years.

4)The Land Of India's First Textile Mill

This fact will definitely surprise you. Even though Nagpur wasn't a major town in the 19th century, Jamshedji Tata chose to inaugurate the first-ever textile mill in India within its boundaries. The mill was called Central India Spinning and Weaving Company Ltd and started working in the year 1877.

Has A Higher Literacy Rate Than Mumbai

5)As per the recent survey, Nagpur has a literacy rate of more than 92%, which is actually higher than the likes of Mumbai and Pune. Not only the urban settlement, but the rural region of Nagpur also has a higher literacy rate than those of Mumbai and other significant cities.

6)Surrounded By Several Natural Wonders

The presence of national parks, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries in the surrounding regions of Nagpur has made it popular amongst nature lovers. Therefore, Nagpur is a beautiful picnic spot for local as well as tourists today. Ambazari Lake, Waki Woods, Khekranala, Amba Khori and Pench National Park are other well-known destinations here.