Nickname of Indian cities | Part-2

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Discover 44 Unique Indian City Nicknames: From Bengaluru’s ‘IT Capital’ to Kashmir’s ‘Switzerland of India’

 

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.

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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

 

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