NICKNAMES OF INDIAN CITIES

NICKNAMES OF INDIAN CITIES - PART 1

PINK CITY - JAIPUR

In this gorgeous city of Rajasthan, every building of historical importance is in terracotta pink, Pink was the queen’s favourite colour, and it symbolizes Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh hospitality towards welcoming Prince Albert II in 1876. In his honour, Maharaja even constructed a court hall called under the Prince’s name. Now laws in Jaipur dictate that every government structure will be painted pink!

DIAMOND CITY OF INDIA-SURAT

Surat handles 90 percent of the world’s diamond cutting, polishing and it employs in the textile and diamond industry. Hence this Clean city in Gujarat is known as Diamond city of India

MANCHESTER/BOSTON OF INDIA- AHMEDABAD

Set on the banks of River Sabarmati, Ahmedabad is the cradle of industrialization. It is home to pharmaceuticals like Zydus Cadila and Torrent, The Adani group, Nirma detergents and many IT Companies. A significant boost for our GDP and also owing to its 600-year history and architecture, Ahmedabad was the first ever UNESCO World Heritage City in India.

SWITZERLAND OF INDIA - KASHMIR

Icy Kashmir is called the Switzerland of India or Paradise on Earth. Nestled comfortably in the Himalayas the mountainous landscape and misty climate keeps one as fresh as an apple. Fluffy snow and tranquillity ring Switzerland in the minds of the people

SCOTLAND OF EAST- SHILLONG

The dreamy roads amidst the valleys, culture with prominent folk dances, hills and their waterfalls, stunning clear lakes, green hills and a peaceful city overall – These characters of Shillong etch Scotland in one’s minds!

RUHR OF INDIA-DAMODAR VALLEY

Ruhr in Western Germany is a valley rich in coal, iron and steel. This valley of industrialization is similar to the Damodar valley in India, hence the name!

CITY OF FESTIVALS/ ATHENS OF INDIA- MADURAI

Madurai in Tamil Nadu is home to more than 100 temples. Each of these temples has a particular deity and temple festivals are a huge part of their culture. The stronghold of the 2500-year-old Davidian culture makes Madurai, Athens of the East.

ORANGE CITY - NAGPUR

Nagpur in Maharashtra is the highest producer of oranges. Their fresh produce stands as a trademark on a global level. This goodness of vitamin C is sold inexpensively at 12 Rupees a dozen. Nagpur also has numerous Tiger reserves and hence called the “Tiger Capital of India.”

DECCAN QUEEN - PUNE

Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is the best climate in the Deccan Plateau; summers are hot yet bearable, and winters present cold, snuggly weather. Also “Deccan Queen” is the name of a famous train that runs between Pune and Mumbai.

CITY OF PALACES/ CITY OF JOY - KOLKATA

People of Kolkata know how to make merry; Be it Durga Puja, Christmas, Eid or New year they enjoy is freestyle! French author Dominique Lapierre termed Kolkata, the City of Joy. Victoria Memorial, Fort William, Marble Palace and Dhanyakuria as some of the palaces in the city and hence the name.

CITY OF NAWABS - LUCKNOW

In the 18th century, ‘Awadh’ (as it was called then) was ruled by the Nawabs. The glorious days of Lucknow are not just a page in history; it reflects in their “Tehzeeb” and living. Music, literature, poetry, drama and food – a lot of kebabs are what the Nawabs left behind for us in Lucknow.

STEEL CITY OF INDIA/ PITTSBURG OF INDIA- JAMSHEDPUR

Like Pittsburgh for the U.S, Jamshedpur in Jharkhand is the largest producer of steel in India. From the establishment of TISCO IN 1912 to supplying steel during world war I, and is known for the Damodar valley project Jamshedpur is a pioneer in industrialization.

CITY OF DESTINY/ GOA OF EAST- VISAKHAPATNAM

Named after Vishaka, the Hindu God of Valour, Visakhapatnam is bounded by the Eastern Ghats and Bay of Bengal. Due to the resulting landscaping view, it is called the City of Destiny. What Goa is to the West, Vizag is to the East – Ports, beaches and art!

CITY OF 7 ISLANDS/ FINANCIAL CAPITAL OF INDIA - MUMBAI

Mumbai stands close to Delhi in terms on earning the highest GDP of USD 368 billion. Hence it is called the Financial capital. The Mumbai port has been welcoming since the visit of King George V and Queen Mary and stands as the significant point of entry from the West and so it is the Gateway of India. Lesser known fact, Mumbai was formed by uniting seven islands – the Isle of Bombay, Colaba, Old Woman’s Island, Mahim, Mazagaon, Parel and Worli; thereby the name.

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