Seminary Hill, a popular hangout of Nagpur is a small
hillock, situated about 5km north-west of the city. Named after the seminary
of St. Charles, the main attractions of Seminary hill are the Japanese
garden at its foot, St. Charles Seminary and the S.F.S. College on the
top, the Lady of Lourdes grotto on the undulating plains of this hill,
Telankhedi Hanuman Temple and Satpura Botanical Garden. The densely wooded
green stretch of Seminary hills describes it as the lungs of Nagpur city.
The walking paths carved out in the woods gives pleasure to the morning
walkers and joggers. From the top of Seminary hill one can get a panoramic
view of the whole city. The picturesque surroundings, hygienic climate
and the panoramic views all makes the place a hub of tourist activity.
The important educational institutes in this area include Nagpur Veterinary
College, LAD College of Architecture for Women, Maharashtra Animal and
Fishery Sciences University, KV and Center Point school. The offices of
Air Force, CGO Complex, TV Tower are also located within the seminary
hills.
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