Discover Nagpur: Lakes, Forests and Cultural Heritage

Nagpur combines lakes, forest landscapes, safari experiences, and historical and religious sites.

Lakes, Forests and Water

At Khindsi Lake, visitors can use motorboats, pedal boats, rowboats and water scooters. The options range from motorised activities to boats powered by pedalling or rowing. Boating is also available at Gandhi Sagar Lake. Those interested in water activities can consider these two named locations; Khindsi Lake offers several types of boats.

Khekranala Lake at Khekranala Dam is surrounded by dense forest with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Khekranala is also considered a suitable place for trekking. Alongside the lake, the forest landscape and exploring on foot take centre stage. Totladoh adds a structure on a river to the area’s water destinations: the gravity dam is on the Pench River near Ramtek in Nagpur district.

Safaris and Active Days

Pench National Park in Nagpur district lies on the border between Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. It is home to tigers, leopards and several bird species, among other wildlife, and offers safari experiences. At Navegaon National Park, visitors can go on jeep safaris and take a boat ride on the lake at Navegaon Dam. These destinations offer different kinds of nature experiences: Pench features specific wildlife species and safaris, while Navegaon combines jeep safaris with a boat ride on the lake.

At Waki Woods, visitors can camp in fully equipped tents. There are also opportunities for trekking, boating and archery. This combination offers a distinctive focus: alongside camping, visitors can choose activities on land and on the water.

Historical and Religious Sites

Sitabuldi Fort was the site of the Battle of Sitabuldi in 1817. The fort also contains a cell where Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned. Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur is a Buddhist sacred monument associated with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and millions of his followers converting to Buddhism. Ramtek Fort Temple offers a different religious and mythological connection: it is situated on a hill within a historic fort and has religious and mythological significance.

The Zero Mile Marker is a historic monument erected during the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India. This adds a connection to the history of surveying alongside the religious sites. Together, Sitabuldi Fort, Deekshabhoomi, Ramtek Fort Temple and the marker offer different points of interest for travellers interested in history and religious heritage.

Ambhora lies around 65 km from Nagpur. The Wainganga, Kanhan, Aam, Kolari and Murza rivers converge there. Ambhora is also known for the ancient Chaitanyeshwar Temple, a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The place thus combines a notable geographical feature with a religious destination.

Choose Your Stay Based on Your Interests

If you are looking for a holiday rental, first consider which experiences you want to shape your stay: boating on a lake, trekking and forest landscapes, safaris, or historical and religious sites. These priorities give you a practical starting point for choosing your destination and accommodation, without requiring you to reduce all the different experiences to a single itinerary.

Buses run year-round from Nagpur, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli to Chamorshi and then onward to Markanda. If you plan to visit this place, you can take the connection into account when choosing your accommodation. Check the latest departure times before travelling.

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