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India is moving closer to sustainability and environmental friendliness as the rest of the world struggles with climate change and environmental degradation. Numerous Indian cities have made significant progress toward increasing green cover, lowering carbon footprint and encouraging sustainable living.
Here are 5 greenest places in India that nature lovers should visit
1. Mysore, Karnataka
India’s greenest city is Mysore. In addition to its rich cultural heritage, Mysore is now known for its beautiful landscape. According to Swachh Bharat Urban, it is India’s greenest city. It is the second-biggest city in Karnataka and a smartly constructed metropolis. There are gardens all around the renowned Mysore Palace.
2. Bangalore, Karnataka
Yes, there are trees everywhere in Bengaluru. The city may have some of the worst traffic in the entire nation, but on the bright side, the tree-lined avenues will give you company.
3. Chandigarh
Due to its beautiful parks and gardens, Chandigarh, the union territory and capital of Punjab and Haryana, is frequently referred to as the “Green City.” Chandigarh is competing with Mysore to be the greenest city in India. It has clean surroundings and big, green trees that line the streets.
4. Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Jamshedpur, often known as “Steel City,” is an industrialized city in India, yet despite this, it is unexpectedly quite green because of its founder Jamsetji Tata’s vision for a green city. It’s also among India’s cleanest cities.
5. Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Gujarat’s capital, Gandhinagar, is among the best-planned cities in India. Gujarat’s government strongly supports environmental awareness campaigns and tree planting. Gandhinagar is covered with greenery, with over 22 trees per person, resulting in a peaceful mix of modern living and nature.
