subject: Nagpur To Indore [print this page] Nagpur to Indore From the city of Oranges to the City of Holkers
Nagpur, popularly called the orange capital of India, is the major producer as well as the key trade centre of oranges in India. It is also the winter capital of the state of Maharashtra. Nagpur is located at a distance of around 840 km from the state capital Mumbai. Geographically, Nagpur is located approximately right at the centre of the country. Owing to this fact, Nagpur houses the Zero Mile Marker, which is indicative of the geographical centre of the nation.
Indore is one of the largest cities in Madhya Pradesh and is located in the Narmada valley. Indore is said to have derived its name from the temples Indreshwar and Indrapur. Indore, founded by Rao Nandlal Chaudhary was under the regime of various rulers like the Rajputs, Mughals, and the Marathas till it came under the British rule. Indore is also known as The City of Holkers as it was ruled by the Holker Dynasty for a long period of time. Indore charms its visitors with its magnificent temples, architectural grandeur and natural beauty. Strategically located on the Malwa Plateau, Indore is well connected to all parts of the country.
The distance from Nagpur (in Maharashtra) to Indore (in Madhya Pradesh) is about 607 km by road. The time taken to travel this distance is about 10 hrs and 20 min. Travelling by bus is an option to reach from Nagpur to Indore. Many private operators run buses between both these cities and the ticket fare varies according to the type of bus preferred. However, this mode is not preferable while travelling with senior citizens and small children.
On the other hand, the best way to reach Indore from Nagpur is by train. You can board any of the express trains that connect the two cities and complete the journey in less than 11 hours. Ahilyanagari Express (16326), Ngp Indore Exp (12924) and the Trishatabdi Exp (12914) are a few of the trains that connect both the places directly. The railway canteens at all the stations serve both vegetarian and nonvegetarian food. Moreover, it is possible to do online ticket reservations as well.
Apart from this, it is also possible to travel to Indore by air from Nagpur, a journey of about 1 hour 30 min. Kingfisher airlines and jet airways are the major airlines operating in this route. However, it is more costly and at times, irregular.
Furthermore, it is possible to hire a taxi from Nagpur to Indore. But, it is costlier than other modes of public transport. But, it can be comfortable and offers a certain degree of flexibility to travel plans. It is best suited when travelling with kids and elders.
