The Dragon Palace Temple

The Dragon Palace Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in a beautiful location in Kamptee. It is on the Nagpur-Jabalpur road 20 km from the city of Nagpur. Although the temples are meant for great noise, chanting and ringing of bells but this temple has proven to be a great city escape for people. During the summers, Nagpurians take a soothing escape from the city when the scorching heat becomes a bit unbearable. A ride on a two-wheeler or drive in a car, that too early in the morning, is the superb way to make the most of overall experience to this retreat.

History of the dragon palace temple

The temple was established in the year 1999 by Reverend Nichiki Kato from Tokyo, Japan. It is esteemed as a milestone of Indo-Japan friendship. Madam Noriko Ogawa from the Ogawa Society of Japan donated for the construction of this temple in the form of monetary support. Within a very short span of 20 years, this place has arisen to be a place that is recurrently crowded by tourists every day often, which can be accredited to its creditable architecture and the symbols it is based on- peace and harmony.

Architecture

The temple walls are intensely coloured, while the whole construction is in white marble. Other features that add to its aesthetic appeal are colourful flowers, neatly manicured gardens and green landscapes in the middle of which the temple is situated. There is a gigantic Buddha figurine placed on the 2nd floor.

When to visit The Dragon Palace Temple?

If you have made a plan to tour Nagpur and visit the dragon place temple, then the best time to visit is during November - February. The pure reason is the temperature which is quite pleasant during this time. Hence you may enjoy your holidays to the fullest during this period.

Too much heat in Nagpur could bother you in the afternoon, so head to this beautiful temple early in the mornings or late evenings to feel at peace with your body and mind. Enjoy doing meditation here for a while as thousands of devotees you can see there who chant 'Nangu-Mayo-Ho-Renge-Kyo' during the meditation hours. This is an amazing way to de-stress yourself.

Hundreds of devotees in the temple gather there every day just to meditate. Even though there are hundreds of people in the temple during this time yet a beautiful silence glorifies the beauty of this place.

How to reach there?

The Dragon Palace Temple is one of the famous tourist attractions in Nagpur. So you can easily get all kinds of transport to reach this place. Kamptee is well associated with Nagpur city and Mumbai from where you would get taxis and buses as well.

Things to do and see around The Dragon Palace Temple in Nagpur

When you are touring Nagpur, you should know it is the land of orange. You will be surprised to know that there are abundant of captivating things to do in Nagpur which will make your trip exhilarating and outstanding.

Amazing orange Orchards

The orange orchards in Nagpur are well-known for producing the juiciest and sweetest oranges in the subcontinent which can be enjoyed here. For a refreshing experience, you can also take a walk in these orchards and view a truly relaxing and energizing spell.

Spellbinding view of lakes

Nagpur has a few lovely lakes to view where you can engage yourself in watersports if like them. The dams are picture-perfect for getting some loneliness far away from the routine of city life and enjoy a noiseless picnic.

Unique activity at museums

Wondering about distinctive activities in Nagpur? Here are these. For train geeks and history enthusiasts, there is a Narrow-Gauge Museum that features the oldest narrow-gauge engines and locomotives in the country.

Relish mouthwatering cuisine and street food

For foodies, there are some modish restaurants and cheap chaat stalls too that serve mouth-watering food. These will be making you crave for more.

Be it a history enthusiast or a street nomad, there is truly something for everybody in Nagpur.

Popular tourist attractions in Nagpur

A famous tourist destination here is the Fort of Hooded Cobra. There are some temples near the Kamptee railway station too that you can visit. Below is the list.

• Deekhsabhoomi

• Balaji Temple

• Ambazari Lake

• Khindsi lake

• Japanese Rose Garden

• Nagzira Wildlife sanctuary Nagpur

• Raman Science Centre

• Ramtek fort temple

• Lata Mangeshkar musical garden

• Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium

• Sri Poddareshwar Ram Mandir

The Dragon Palace Temple Entry Fee

No entry fee is being charged from the devotees and visitors.

OPENING & CLOSING TIME- Dragon Palace Buddhist Temple Nagpur

Being a Buddhist pilgrimage location, it is open throughout the year.

It remains open every day for visitors and tourists from 5 AM to 8 PM.