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.
