Nagpur
is one of the most important cities of Maharashtra and is considered as
its second capital. It also serves as the commercial & political
center of the Vidarbha region in the state. Infact, every year, the
'Winter Session' of the Maharashtra Legislature takes place in Nagpur
only. This makes the city quite significant from business point of view
and many people travel here on a frequent basis for business purposes.
It also serves as the headquarters of the respective administrations of
Nagpur District and Nagpur Division.
Along with that, Nagpur is also important from tourism point of view.
It has a number of tourist attractions to offer to its visitors, coming
from various parts of India as well as abroad. They include Balaji
Mandir, Ambazari Lake, Sitabuldi Fort, Maharaja Baug, etc. Along with
that, it serves as the base for the nature lovers, looking to visit the
numerous wildlife sanctuaries and natural parks situated in and around
the Nagpur district. The strategic location of the city, almost in the
heart of the India, further adds to its importance.
Nagpur is also known throughout the world for being a major production
as well as trade center of excellent, high-quality oranges. This has
resulted in it being given the name of Santra Nagari ('Orange City' or
the 'City of Oranges'). From tourism point of view, the best time to
visit the city comprises of the months of October to march. During this
time, the weather conditions are at their very best. So, come and
explore the tourist treasures offered by the 'Orange City' of and you
can easily roam around the city India.