Nagpur is the third most popular city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune. However it is a much older city than either Mumbai or Pune. Starting right from the prehistoric times, the records of Nagpur’s existence can be found all through the ages. In modern India Nagpur is known for its oranges, a number of tiger reserve forests that lie close to the city and a major thermal power station situated at Koradi which is located north of the city. It is also famous for the Mile Zero which is the central point of India. But Nagpur has no shortage when it comes to places you can visit or places that you can go for on a nice one day trip or picnic.Nagpur abounds in natural beauty. There are 11 lakes within the city and 7 wild life preserves around the city. There are innumerable temples and other places of interest. If you are looking for a picnic spot for a day trip, some are listed for you below:Ambazari Lake: Ambazari Lake lies on the western border of the city of Nagpur. It is the largest among the 11 lakes of the city and the most beautiful as well. The Nag River of Nagpur originates from this lake. A garden was created near the Ambazari Lake in 1958 and is well maintained to complement the beauty of the lake. It covers an area of about 20 acres. It is called the Ambazari Garden. The children love this place as there are musical fountains, a life-size replica of a dinosaur and various playing objects in the garden. There is also a toy train in the garden. You can also go boating on the lake or enjoy the Swinging Columbus Boat here.Khekranala: Khekranala is a dam located 55 kms away from Nagpur. Located on the fringes of the lush jungle of Khapra Range Forest, Khekranala is a famous for its amazing natural beauty. It is a good place to go for a picnic or a day trip as this place is sure to take you away from your everyday exhausting life and let you relax on the lap of nature.Futala Lake: Futala Lake will not take you away from Nagpur as it is located within the city. But it is a good option when you want a day trip without going out of the city. It is a manmade lake and was built by the Bhonsle Kings. The lake is surrounded by forests on three sides and a Chowpatty on one side. This is the side that visitors can most easily access. The lake has been well maintained by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. There are often instruments of makeshift entertainment for the children on the Chowpatty side. There are beautiful colored fountains in the middle of the lake. There are also a number of well known eateries on the side of the lake.Maharaja Bagh: Maharaja Bagh lies within Nagpur and was established by the rulers of the Bhonsle Dynasty. It still exists and has been turned into a zoo and a botanical garden. The place can be of immense interest to children most of whom have a natural curiosity and admiration for animals. There are two tigers in the Maharaja Bagh zoo. Apart from these there are blue bulls, bears, peacocks, a leopard, monkeys, foxes and a number of other animals, birds and reptiles.Ambakhori: Ambakhori is a very popular picnic spot. Located 60 Kms away from Nagpur it is situated on the banks of river Pench and is famous for the forests and the waterfalls.займ на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн