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Country
India
Continent
Asia
Airport
NAG
Currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Time zone
UTC+5:30
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Nagpur, a city at the heart of India, worth watching for Deekshabhoomi
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Nagpur is a large city in central India, in Maharashtra, the third largest in the state and its winter capital (Wikipedia, FR). It is nicknamed the Orange City for its orange trade and the Tiger Capital because several tiger reserves lie nearby (Wikipedia, EN). It is also a major site of the Dalit Buddhist movement, with Deekshabhoomi, and presents itself as the geographical centre of the subcontinent, with the Zero Mile Stone (Wikipedia, EN; Wikivoyage, EN). It is not a classic tourist destination, so this page keeps to what is actually documented. Population figures vary with source and year: we do not publish one.
For planning, SniperAir monitors flight prices to Nagpur (NAG) and alerts you; it does not sell or book tickets. As with any destination, read the official information from your departure country on entry rules, health and insurance.
Airport and getting into town
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar airport, about 7 km from the centre
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
Wikivoyage (EN) places the airport 7 km from the centre, with a station on the metro's Orange Line. It is linked to several large Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Indore and Pune, and to a few international destinations. Services change with the seasons: check them before booking.
Distance according to Wikivoyage (EN). We publish no journey time or taxi fare: sources give no reliable time and the amounts quoted date from different years.
Nagpur Junction station is very well connected: Wikivoyage (EN) says the big Indian metropolises are roughly an overnight train ride away, thanks to the city's central position. Taxis and ride-hailing apps complete the picture.
To enter India, visa rules depend on your nationality: read your own country's official information before booking anything.
Landmarks and icons
Deekshabhoomi, the Zero Mile Stone, lakes and science
Nagpur is explored through a few understated but singular landmarks: a major stupa of modern Buddhism, a geographical marker and lakes. These are the places pictured below.
Deekshabhoomi
This is where B. R. Ambedkar and a very large number of followers converted to Buddhism on 14 October 1956 (Wikipedia, EN). The monument is a white domed stupa that Wikipedia (EN) describes as the largest hollow stupa in the world, rated an A-grade tourist place by the state of Maharashtra. Crowds gather every year for Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din; outside those days the site is quiet. Respectful dress is expected.
Ambazari Lake
Wikipedia (EN) makes it the largest of the city's eleven lakes: it was built in 1870 under the Bhonsle dynasty to supply Nagpur with water, and the Nag river rises here. The neighbouring garden and the lakeside paths make it a place to unwind; at sunrise you can see birds and small boats.
Futala Lake
Wikivoyage (EN) mentions this lake as an evening outing, with food vendors and a view over the water, near the Satpuda Botanical Garden. The mood changes between day and late afternoon.
The Raman Science Centre
This interactive science centre is named after the Nobel laureate C. V. Raman. Wikivoyage (EN) compares it with Mumbai's science centre; it also includes a planetarium. Opening hours and days vary: check before going.
The most unusual landmark is the Zero Mile Stone, a monument marking the geographical centre of colonial India, from which the British measured distances across the subcontinent, according to the 1907 Great Trigonometrical Survey (Wikivoyage, EN; Wikipedia, FR). It stands in the city and is not pictured here.
Museums and culture
Museums in Nagpur: one of India's oldest museums, science and railways
The Nagpur Central Museum
Wikivoyage (EN) describes one of India's oldest museums, founded in 1863 and known as Ajab Bangla, with fossils, coins, ancient inscriptions, sculpture, arms and tribal objects. Opening hours and closing days change: check before going. We give no ticket prices.
The Raman Science Centre
An interactive centre created to spread a scientific outlook, with a planetarium (Wikivoyage, EN).
The Narrow Gauge Rail Museum
Wikivoyage (EN) mentions a railway museum with old steam engines, coaches and a toy train in a garden.
Buddhist heritage
Deekshabhoomi, the Dragon Palace temple in Kamptee and a Vipassana centre (Wikipedia, EN) complete the visit for anyone interested in Buddhist traditions.
Food and drink
Oranges, Saoji cooking and food streets
The Nagpur orange
Wikipedia (EN) stresses the fame of Nagpur's oranges, behind many drinks and santra barfi, an orange confection. Wikivoyage (EN) also advises trying orange burfi, a milk sweet flavoured with orange. We give no harvest calendar: the sources we consulted do not state one.
Saoji cooking
Spicy Saoji cooking is a local speciality (Wikivoyage, EN). In the Momin pura district several restaurants serve biryani and non-vegetarian dishes; the district is lively during Ramadan.
Food streets
Street carts selling pani puri, chaat and Indian-style noodles are common around Shaheed Chowk, near Futala Lake and in several districts. Choose busy stalls and prefer bottled water; we name no brands or addresses.
Getting around
Auto rickshaws, apps and a two-line metro
Auto rickshaws and apps
Wikivoyage (EN) describes the yellow-and-black auto rickshaws as the best way to get around; some drivers overcharge tourists, so bargain or ask for advice. Ride-hailing apps work almost everywhere.
Metro
Nagpur's metro has two lines, Orange and Aqua, with an interchange at Sitabuldi (Wikivoyage, EN). Check the state of the network before relying on it.
Buses
City buses are common but sometimes crowded, and you need to know the route numbers (Wikivoyage, EN).
Budget and precautions
A budget to check, unstable figures
Price level
We publish no ranges or tariffs: the sources we consulted give no recent, cross-checked amounts for Nagpur. Hotels and restaurants range from basic to high-end.
Flights
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Health and safety
The usual precautions of a large city apply. Before any trip, read the official information from your departure country on health, insurance and the situation on the ground.
Best time to go
Very hot summers from March to June, monsoon from June to September, milder winters
November to February
The most pleasant period: winter is dry and nights can fall towards 10 degrees C (Wikipedia, EN).
March to June
Summer is extremely hot, May being the hottest month (Wikipedia, EN). Avoid long walks in the middle of the day.
June to September
The monsoon brings most of the rain, peaking in July and August (Wikipedia, EN).
The climate is tropical savanna, with a pronounced dry season (Wikipedia, EN). Record temperatures differ between sources: we publish none. Check the forecast before you travel.
By length of stay
What to do in Nagpur depending on the length of stay
The essentials
Deekshabhoomi, the Zero Mile Stone and Ambazari Lake.
Culture and relaxing
The Nagpur Central Museum, the Raman Science Centre, Futala Lake and an evening of street food.
Excursions
Depending on the season, Ramtek, Pench reserve or Wardha with Gandhi's ashram at Sevagram (Wikivoyage, EN); check reserve opening periods.
In pictures
Nagpur in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Nagpur
Where is Nagpur airport (NAG)?
About 7 km from the centre according to Wikivoyage (EN), with a station on the metro's Orange Line. Agree a fare before taking a taxi.
What is Nagpur known for?
Its oranges, Deekshabhoomi, a major site of modern Buddhism, and the Zero Mile Stone, which marks the geographical centre of colonial India.
When is the best time to visit Nagpur?
From November to February, when winter is dry and mild. Summer is very hot and the monsoon runs from June to September.
What should I see in Nagpur?
Deekshabhoomi, Ambazari Lake, Futala Lake, the Nagpur Central Museum, the Raman Science Centre and the Zero Mile Stone.
How long should I stay in Nagpur?
One to two days are enough for the city; add time for Ramtek or the tiger reserves.
How much does a flight to Nagpur usually cost?
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