Nagpur,the orange city and
the second capital of Maharashtra is the geographic center of India.
Located on the banks of river Nag, the city was founded at the
beginning of the 18th century by the Gond Raja Bakht Buland. The
orange growing industry is the most popular in India. Recently the
city has completed its 300 years of establishment.
There are a number of Lakes, Wild Life and Bird
Sanctuaries, Picnic spots, which amuse tourists a great deal. The
Sitabuldi Fort built atop a hill, the Maharajbagh Zoo are a must
visit. You can also buy various products made out of oranges like
jam, jelly, marmalade, fruit squash, etc., from Nagpur, which has a
number of food-processing units. Being a modern city, keeping its
pace well with time, Nagpur has a good range of budget and first
class hotels for a comfortable stay.