Nagpur  Natural beauty of the famous Futala Lake in Nagpur will become vibrant starting on August 15.The government and the companies who are working on the Futala beautification plan are working hard to ensure that the nagpur.  Natural beauty of the famous Futala Lake in Nagpur will become vibrant starting on August 15.The government and the companies who are working on the Futala beautification plan are working hard to ensure that the   project is dedicated to the public on Independence Day.   The musical fountain within the Lake will recount the past of Nagpur. The narration for the light and sound program on Nagpur’s past is recorded in the voice of the legendary performer Amitabh Bachchan (English), the eminent lyricist and director Gulzar (Hindi) and veteran actor Nana Patekar (Marathi). the public on Independence Day.   The musical fountain within the Lake will recount the past of Nagpur. The narration for the light and sound program on Nagpur’s past is r...

Narnala also known as "Shanur Fort", is a hill fortress in Maharashtra, India, named after the Rajput Ruler Narnal Singh. The fort was first established in 10 A.D. by Gond Kings. In the 15th Century it was occupied and rebuilt by the Mughals, becoming one of Berar Subah's thirteen sarkar. It consists of three small forts: Zafarabad (or Jafarabad) fort on the east, Narnala in the centre and Teliagarh to the west. The lake within the centre of the complex is said to possess healing properties and according to legend contained the philosopher's stone, though no stone was found when the lake dried up in the drought and Indian famine of 1899-1900. Occupied since at least the Khilji dynasty, the fort is well known for the Muslim saint Hazrat Burhanuddin "Bagh Sawar Wali", and it is said that many white tigers were seen with him at that time. Adli Beg or Atalu Beg carved many Arabic inscriptions into the fort and the Kadak Bijli cannon. It is also the birthplace...

Jam Sawali Hanuman Mandir is one the oldest temple in the history of the Chhindwara city. The temple is famous for the miracles. It is located 110 km away from the town in Sausar. It is too much close to the border of the Maharasgtra state. The Lord Hanuman in the temple is in the resting position which is very rare in India. The temple can be visited in all the seasons. If you are residiing in the Nagpur district, it is very much near to you. It is also believed that no one may visit the Hanuman temple untill he or she is called by the Lord. There are 2 main entry gates in the temple. One for the men and next one is for the women. Lord Hanuman here is considered Bal Bramhachari. In order to maintain the sainthood of the temple, the women are allowed to address the Lord from a particular distance while the men are allowed to go little close to the Idol.Hanumanji of Jam Sawli grants boons aplenty and He senses your troubles and relieves you of all pain. Wonderful Sleeping Position...

A newly constructed Swami Vivekananda memorial added a new feather in the Orange City ‘s places to visit. An island made by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on lines of prominent Swami Vivekanand Kendra at Kanyakumari, at overflow point Ambazari Lake. Also, it is the Origin of Nag River and emerging as a new Sunset point of the city. Now Nagpur has a new attraction for the outside visitors as well as for city people. Architect Uday Gajbhiye has formed the platform as it rises up out of the Hilly rock. A statue is surrounded by the beautiful Garden. Railings in the garden and premises of the statue have been built by utilizing red sandstone and fine art. Stone light has been utilized outside the garden. A course wellspring is comprised of red sandstone and limit of the premises is made by curb stone in red sandstone. The stone surface is like stone utilized as a part of Vivekanand Smarak.

Sevagram is a small territory located in Wardha, Nagpur. It is approximately 8km away from the Wardha town in Maharashtra & measures almost 80 km from Nagpur. This small village is one of the famous places in Maharashtra because of a longtime presence of Mahatma Gandhi during independence era. After Dandi March in 1930, he had decided not to go back to Sabarmati till independence attained. So he decided to start his activities from a village in Central India. On the invitation of Seth Jamnalalji Bajaj, he came to Wardha in 1934. The name ‘Sevagram’ is given by Gandhiji, originally it was village Shegaon. Sevagram means village of service and its called as Sevagram because once it served as the headquarters of Mahatma Gandhi for conducting social service programs. In 1940 he renamed it as ‘Sevagram’ because there was another village in this region named Shegaon, famous due to a residence of Saint Gajanan Maharaj. And Gandhiji’s letters used to get misdirected here. Thereon the town...

The old British building, Rajbhavan is situated very near the Semenary Hills. Once upon a time it was M. P.’s Rajayapal’s residence.Raj Bhavan (Hindi for Government House) of Nagpur is the Second residence of the Governor of Maharashtra, It is located in the Second Capital city of Nagpur, Maharashtra. Raj Bhavan or Government House was built in 1866. In its more than 110 years of existence, this building was used as House of the Chief Commissioner of Central Province in 1891 House of the Chief Commissioner of Central Province and Berar in 1903 Government House of the Governor of the Central Provinces and Berar in 1920 Government House of the Governor of Madhya Pradesh in 1950 Government House of the Governor of Bombay State in 1956 Government House of the Governor of Maharashtra in 1960

Remains of a Buddhist stupa dating back to the 3rd century B.C, were found in 1897 A.D. at Pouni a small town situated on the bank of river Painganga. Pouni is a corrupt form of Pravarsen, a Vakatak king. Pouni is about 48 k.m. to the south of bhandara 1.6 k.m. away from pouni is another stupa built in the 2nd century A.D.

The Pench National Park and Tiger Reserve extends over an area of 257 sq.km. in the lower southern reaches of the Satpura hill ranges, along the northern boundary of Nagpur District. It was declared a National Park by the Government of Maharashtra in 1975 and received the official status of "Tiger Reserve of India" in February 1999. The park gets its name from the Pench River, which meanders through it like a mammoth python, dividing it down the center. Rich in its biodiversity, its terrain defined by hills, valleys and the occasional precipitous slope, Pench is an important ecosystem supporting an abundance of flora and fauna, including a rich variety of acquatic life. Not surprisingly, the beauty of this part of central India has earned much literary attention. The poet Kalidas waxes eloquent about the scenic charm of the place in his epics Meghdootam and Shakuntalam. R.A. Strendales "Camp in the Satpura Hills" draws a vivid pen picture of this idyllic paradi...

Vinoba Bhaves ashram at PAUNAR, 10km by road south of Wardha on the Nagpur Road, has an altogether more dynamic feel than its more famous cousin at Sevagram. Bhave, a close friend and disciple of Gandhi, best remembered for his successful Bhoodan or "land gift" campaign to persuade wealthy landowners to hand over farmland to the poor, founded the ashram in 1938 to develop the concept of swarajya, or "self-sufficiency". Consequently, organic gardening, milk production, spinning and weaving have an even higher profile here than the regular meditation, prayer and yoga sessions. Another difference between this institution and the one up the road is that the sadhaks here are almost all female. In the ashrams living quarters, Bhaves old room is kept as a shrine. Stone steps lead down from the upper level to a small terrace looking out over the ghats, where two small memorials mark the spots where a handful of Gandhis, and later Bhaves, ashes were scattered onto the riv...

A bird sanctuary admeasuring about 11 sq.k.m. in the vicinity of a dam on rivier Gadhavi in Bhandara Distt. A nember of migratory birds can be seen here during winter. Navegaon is about 145 km from Nagpur by road via Sakoli. The nearest Railway station is Devalgaon on Chandrapur-Balaghat line. Not too far from here is an old fort named Pratapgad.

A national wild life sanctuary admeasuring about 152 Sq. km. situatedin Gondia Distt., about 160 K.m. from Nagpur via Sakoli. Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is locked in the arms of nature and adorned with a picturesque landscape, luxuriant vegetation and serves as a living outdoor museum to explore and appreciate nature. The sanctuary has a number of fish, 34 species of mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four species of amphibians. The invertebrate fauna includes, besides a number of insects and ant species, several species of butterflies. Nearly 30,000 tourists visits this sanctuary annually. Wild animals to spot are the tiger, panther, bison, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear and wild dog Other places of interest are Navegaon National Park (50 km), Itiadoh Dam (65 km), Tibetan Camp at Gothangaon (60 km) and Pratapgad (70 km). Timings: October 1 - January 31 -- 7 am to 6 pm. February 1 - June 15 -- 7 am to 7 pm. June 16 - September 30 -- Close...

Melghat means meeting of the ghats which is just what the area is, a large tract of unending hills and ravines scarred by jagged cliffs and steep climbs. The exquisite hill forests, thick undergrowth and moss-covered trees underscore its virgin confines. It lies at the northern extreme of the Amravati District on the border of Madhya Pradesh, in the southwestern Satpura mountain ranges. If its tigers were not so famous, Melghat might best be known as a raptor or eagle sanctuary! It is, in any event, a birdwatchers dream come true. Remember too, that though you may not easily see them, this forest is part of one of Indias most vital tiger breeding habitats. As a whole Melghat encompasses an area of 1,676.93 sq. km. which includes the 788.75 sq. km. Melghat Sanctuary and the 361.28 sq. km. Gugarnal National Park in the Vidharba region of Maharashtra. The rest of the buffer zone includes 526.90 sq. km. of reserve forest. Located in the catchment area of the River Tapti, Melghat, a water ...

Kile Kolar, 14 Km Milestone, Kolar River side, Chhindwara Roadm Nagpur – This a newly added restaurant cum resort located on the bank of Kolar river about 15km. from Nagpur on Chhindwara Road. Kille Kolar is offering a blen of Indian culture and cuisine. The restaurant offers a choice between sit-down Thali meals and a-lacarte menu. There are also ‘chaats’ available while watching cultural performances of various talented folk artists drawn from all around the country. Adventure sports and other thrilling past times are arranged exclusively for children.

Kelzar is a small village of 1,551 inhabitants on theArvi-Nagpur road in Wardha tahsil, 17 miles north-east of Wardha. The name Kelzar means the village of plantain trees It contains an antique ruined fort. Inside the fort is a temple of Ganapati in whose honour a fair used to be held in olden days in the month of Magh (February). However, the fair appears to have been discontinued. Kelzar is believed to occupy the site of the old city of Chakranagar described in the Mahabharata, the great Hindu epic. On a mound near the city there lived a demon who had to be provided with a child each day for his meal, until the Pandava brothers appeared on the scene. One day on seeing a family weeping they inquired the cause and were told that it was their turn to give a child to be devoured by the demon. The Pandavas pacified them and told them not to worry; Bhima then forthwith went against the demon and slew him thus making the villagers happy. The mound still remains and the demon is supposed to...

High Land Park is situated just 15kms away from Nagpur (on Nagpur – Amravati Road) This Park is beautifully created on a hill with amazing water Pools, Slides, Roller coaster and many more rides for youngsters & children. There is a beautiful lake between two hills boating facility is available here.

A full fledged High Court was established at Nagpur on 9-1-1936. Sir Gilbert Stone,a Judge of the Madras High Court was appointed as first Chief Justice. The foundation stone of the new building (present High Court building) was laid by late Sir Hyde Gowan on 9-1-1937. The building was designed by Mr.H.A.N. Medd, Resident Architect. It was constructed at a cost of Rs.7,37,746/-.The building consisted of two stories with a garden courtyard in the centre. The outside dimensions are 400 ft x 230ft. The original design provided for a main central dome rising 109 feet above ground land, the remainder of thebuilding being approximately 52 feet in height. The building has been constructed with sandstone. The building has Ashlar stone facing and brick hearting. The flooring in the corridors and offices is of Sikosa and Shahabad flag stones. The building is declared open on 6th January, 1940. On the opening ceremony the Viceroy of India described this building as a poem in stone. The High Cour...

Fun Food Village, Bazargaon off Amravti Road – This is the latest addition to the list of Holiday resorts of Nagpur which is setup 30 Km. away on Nagpur – Amravati National Highway of Bazargaon. The resort setup in an sprawling area of 300 acres. The amusement park has international level facilities like Polo trapper, Tora-Tora, roll N’ Roll, Dragon ride, Disco-Disci and various other interesting facilities where families can enjoy. Fun Food Village, Bazargaon off Amravti Road – This is the latest addition to the list of Holiday resorts of Nagpur which is setup 30 Km. away on Nagpur – Amravati National Highway of Bazargaon. The resort setup in an sprawling area of 300 acres. The amusement park has international level facilities like Polo trapper, Tora-Tora, roll N’ Roll, Dragon ride, Disco-Disci and various other interesting facilities where families can enjoy. The village has also setup a beautiful water park having india’s largest water slides and wave pool. Good catering faciliti...

A hill station with tigers in the vicinity! How does that sound? Dangerous or interesting? Well, there is actually nothing to fear but only to enjoy when you plan a visit to the quiet hill station of Chikhaldara where you will be transported to a serene zone of just flora and fauna. In fact, if you are really looking for a place to unwind, Chikhaldara is where you should be. In the epic Maharashtra, Bheema killed the evil Kichaka after a hercullean bout and threw him into the vally. Hence the name Chikhaldara or chikhalda from kichak Dara, the vally of kichak. Situated in the satpuras at a hight of 118m. Chikhaldara is a green and unspoit hill station. With gently wooded slopes, rippling streams and an invigorating cool. The interesting excursions from here are, Gavilgarh fort, Namala fort, Shakkar lake where you can go on a pleasant boat ride. Bhimkund where Bheema washed his hands after slaying kichak, Shiva Shrine, the Vana Udyan a botanical garden, the tribal museum. Of all the ...

Bhadravati is a city and a municipal council in Chandrapur district in the state of Maharashtra, India. 130 km from Nagpur on Nagpur Chandrapur road, A major pilgrimage centre with beautiful Jain temple and also a Ganesh temple. One of the ashta-Vinayaks of Vidarbha is located. Also there are 2000 years old Budhist caves. It is located at Vinjasan village. These caves has hosted International Budha Dhamma conventions. Several leaders and Monks of Budha Dhamma from all over the world represent at the convention. Bhadravati has a population of 56,679. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bhadravati has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 84% and female literacy of 73%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Anandwan is the place where Magsaysay Award winner Baba Amte has set up a charitable institute for leprosy patients. It is about 100 k.m. From Nagpur – Chandrapur road. Leprosy patients are given treatment, trained and rehabilitated here.  It was founded in 1951 by noted social activist, Baba Amte. The project is run by the organisation Maharogi Seva Samiti, the Samitis other projects are Lok Biradari Prakalp and The Somnath Project Baba Amte developed Anandwan to be a self-contained ashram (which could be described as "a kibbutz for the sick"). Residents are self-sufficient in terms of basic subsistence through agriculture. Land fertility in the region has been revived and is maintained by using organic farming techniques and micro-water management. In addition, the ashram has various home-based, small-scale industry units run by the residents that generate income to cover additional requirements Baba Amte also shaped Anandwan as an environmentally-aware community to ...