Nagpur - A Guide for Newcomers

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Nagpur has been in news in recent days due to setting up of the Boeing repair centre and the international cargo hub (MIHAN). The strategic location of Nagpur is what makes this place an important logistics and transit hub.

Nagpur is one of the most important cities of central India. It is the winter capital of the state of Maharastra. As tier II and III cities gain prominence in the changing economic landscape of India, it is only a matter of time that Nagpur will become an important destination for the global traveler.

What is Nagpur known for?

Nagpur is synonymous with oranges and the famous household food brand Haldirams. Its latest claim to fame is that it happens to be the hometown of India's famous cricket captain Rahul Dravid's wife!

Why visit Nagpur?

Nagpur has been an educational and business centre and a prime city of Maharastra. It is not a popular tourist destination but an important transit station for places like Kanha, Bandhavgarh or Pench, India's tiger parks in central India. The city is changing now. NRIs have got back home, infrastructure investment is changing the urban dynamics and air connectivity to the city has improved. If you can afford the airfare, then Nagpur makes an ideal weekend getaway from the metropolitan rush!

Why do we need this guide?

Indian cities have a lot of history and surprises for travelers of all hues. To be informed is advisable. There are hardly any reliable information resources for second tier cities in India. If information is there, it is scattered or unauthenticated.

The guide for Nagpur is meant for any traveler or newcomer to the city. It will help you find your bearings in a new city. The guide presents all basic information about the city - its characteristics, the people, climate, events, festivals, shopping places, hotels, public transport, trains and air connections, fares, residential locations, rentals, educational institutions, hospitals and doctors, weekend getaways and information resources. The guide has been written in Q & A format and makes an interesting read.

It will be particularly useful for students, relocating families, business travelers and wildlife enthusiasts heading for national parks.

Date Published: January 2009

Number of Pages: 98

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