Indian cities are like vivid tapestries, woven with stories of heritage, innovation, and natural wonders—each proudly bearing nicknames that capture their essence. From Bengaluru’s tech-driven titles like "IT Capital of India" and "Electronic City" to the icy allure of Kashmir’s "Switzerland of India", these monikers are more than just labels—they are windows into a city’s soul. Nagpur bursts with citrus pride as the "Orange City", while Varanasi’s spiritual heartbeat echoes in its title "City of Ghats". Whether it’s the industrial grit of Jamshedpur ("Steel City") or the tranquil charm of Udaipur ("City of Lakes"), every nickname reveals a unique facet of India’s urban diversity.
Join us on a journey through 44 captivating nicknames that define India’s cities. Discover why Nasik is hailed as the "Wine Capital", how Rishikesh became the "Yoga City", and what makes Siliguri the "Gateway of Northeast India". From the looms of Panipat ("City of Weavers") to the chillies of Guntur, this list is a celebration of India’s local pride, cultural legacy, and the colorful identities that make each city unforgettable.
Sr. no. |
Nickname |
City |
1. |
Orange City |
Nagpur |
2. |
Science City of India |
Bengaluru |
3. |
IT Capital of India |
Bengaluru |
4. |
Electronic City of India |
Bengaluru |
5. |
Space City of India |
Bengaluru |
6. |
Garden City of India |
Bengaluru |
7. |
Rome of the East |
Mangalore |
8. |
Ice Cream Capital of India |
Mangalore |
9. |
The City Of Ghats |
Varanasi |
10. |
Spiritual capital of India |
Varanasi |
11. |
City of Lakes |
Udaipur |
12. |
White City |
Udaipur |
13. |
Steel city of India |
Jamshedpur |
14. |
Pittsburg of India |
Jamshedpur |
15. |
Adobe of God |
Allahabad |
16. |
Sangam City |
Allahabad |
17. |
City of Prime Ministers |
Allahabad |
18. |
Silk City of India |
Bhagalpur |
19. |
Textile City |
Surat |
20. |
Green City |
Gandhinagar |
21. |
Blue Mountains |
Nilgiri |
22. |
The Coal Capital of India |
Dhanbad |
23. |
Rurh of India |
Durgapur |
24. |
Manchester of The East |
Kanpur |
25. |
Leather City of India |
Kanpur |
26. |
City of Wrestling |
Kohlapur |
27. |
Switzerland of India |
Kashmir |
28. |
Heaven of India |
Kashmir |
29. |
Queen of the Mountains |
Mussoorie |
30. |
Glassgow of India |
Howrah |
31. |
City of Weavers |
Panipat |
32. |
City of Handloom |
Panipat |
33. |
City of Sages |
Rishikesh |
34. |
Yoga City |
Rishikesh |
35. |
Wine Capital |
Nasik |
36. |
Grapes City |
Nasik |
37. |
California of India |
Nasik |
38. |
Gateway of Northeast India |
Siliguri |
39. |
Gateway to the Dooars |
Siliguri |
40. |
Lime City |
Piduguralla |
41. |
Bananas City |
Hajipur |
42. |
Land of knowledge |
Nalanda |
43. |
City of Chillies |
Guntur |
44. |
Mango City |
Malda |