Nagpur
is one of the most important and commercially important cities of
Maharashtra. The city has also earned a name for itself on the tourist
map of the state and receives its fair share of visitors every year.
Apart from being famous for its own tourist places, Nagpur is also
visited by people who use it as a base for traveling to the various
national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that make up its excursions,
like Pench Tiger Reserve, Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, Tadoba National
Park, etc. Read on more to know about the popular tourist places near
Nagpur.Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the Tirora Range of Bhandara Forest Division, which comes under the Bhandara District of Maharashtra. It is approximately 130 km to the west of Nagpur and makes one of the popular excursions from the city.
Navegaon National Park
Navegaon National Park is located in the Navegaon area of Maharashtra, at a distance of approximately 150 km from Nagpur. It is one of the most popular forest reveres of the Vidarbha region of the state and was established in the 18th century.
Pench National Park
Pench National Park lies nestled in the lower southern reaches of the Satpura hills, on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh. Earlier a wildlife sanctuary, Pench was given the status of a tiger reserve in the year 1992, when it was included under the umbrella of "Project Tiger".
Ramtek
Ramtek is a small city, situated at a distance of approximately 42 km to the northeast of the Nagpur city of Maharashtra. It falls under the Nagpur district and is held in high regard by the Hindus. This is because this city is believed to be associated with Lord Rama.
Sevagram Ashram
Sevagram Ashram is situated at Sevagram village near Wardha town, approximately 75 km away from Nagpur city. The main attraction of ashram is that it served as the headquarters of Mahatma Gandhi for six years, from 1934 to 1940.
Tadoba National Park
Tadoba National Park is situated at a distance of approximately 85 km from the city of Nagpur and comes under the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. Located away from the maddening rush of city life, in the heart of a reserved area, the national park serves as an ideal picnic spot as well as getaway destination for the people of Nagpur. The wide variety of wild animals seen at Tadoba National Park comprise of Tigers, Panthers, Bisons, Sloth Bears, Hyenas, Jackals, Wild Dogs, Blue Bulls, Sambar, Cheetahs, Barking Deer, etc.
Pavnar
Pavnar comes under the Wardha district and lies right on the edge of the Dham River. It is significant from historical point of view and is counted amongst the most prehistoric colonies in the district. Pavnar, which lies around 65 km from Nagpur, is known for Gandhi Kuti and the Paramdham Ashram of Vinobaji.
Khekranala
Khekranala, located amidst the Khapra range forests of Maharashtra, is situated approximately 55 km from the heart of Nagpur. One of the major attractions of this place comprises of a magnificent dam, located in picturesque surroundings. The lush greenery of Khekranala, combined with its pristine locales and wholesome environment, draws tourists from various parts of the state.
Ambhora
Ambhora is a very small town, situated at a distance of around 74 km Nagpur. It lies just at the threshold of Vainganga River and serves as the venue of three fairs, held on annual basis. The other attractions of the town consist of the famous temple of Chaitanyesvara. Then, there is the tomb of Har Har Swami, a Hindu Saint.
