With urbanization taking over the realm, whatever greenery is left on this globe discovers itself under continuous danger. Over the years, the planet has frequently been struggling to pursue equilibrium between modern improvements in technology and the conservation of nature. While we may not have prevailed as prosperous as we would wish to be in doing so, it is appeasing to observe that more and more individuals across the world are currently taking nature seriously. Perhaps one motivation for this is how the dense greenery of natural surroundings makes us feel. It is ample to bestow us a refreshing vacation from the concrete jungle most of us presently inhabit. Not only is greenery incredibly delightful to glance at, but it is moreover crucial for the ecological equilibrium and healthy living than we care to admit. Consequently, it is worth diverting our awareness towards a few of the greenest locations in our nation.

Here's a list of the top greenest cities in India

Mysore, Karnataka

Mysore is India's most "green and clean" city, even though it is the 3rd highest populated city in Karnataka. Swatch Bharat Urban glorified and appraised Mysore as the greenest city of India. Mysore is the 2nd largest city in Karnataka and because of its cultural legacy and strategic region, it is one of the well-planned cities. Mysore was later picked as the cleanest city in India. There has constantly been a competition between Mysore and Chandigarh for prevailing the top greenest cities of India. The soothing terrains of Mysore have made it one of the fortunate travel locations in Karnataka.

Chandigarh

Chandigarh is the capital of two states Punjab and Haryana and the 7 amazing Union Territories of India. The Green City, Chandigarh is situated close to the foothills of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas. Chandigarh is the most planned city in India, with architecture which is famous worldwide and delivers a quality of life. The stunning cleanest and greenest city of India Chandigarh is popular for its Rock Garden, Suhana Lake, and Rose Garden. Its eco-conscious environment makes it one of the greenest cities in India.

Mangaluru, Karnataka

Mangaluru is Karnataka's main port and a central commercial center. Regardless, it has preserved its green cover over the years, and the vast volume of toddy palm trees makes for incredible surroundings. No matter where you visit in Mangaluru, you will find a green place to loosen up and chill. It's one of the most gorgeous locations to travel and explore.

Gandhinagar, Gujarat 

The capital of Gujarat is an amazingly planned city of the nation situated on the bank of the Sabarmati River and is certainly one of the greenest cities in India. The state government has powerful plans and provisions for parks, large planting, and a recreational location along the river that provides the city with a green garden atmosphere. As per an article, the city has 22 trees per person and 425 trees per hectare. It has furthermore garnered the name of prevailing the greenest capital in the world. The city experiences two summer seasons and delightful mild winters.

Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Proper trash disposal, waste segregation, and transformation of waste to valuable outputs like fuel and compost assisted Indore to rise above all other Indian cities and take hold of the top position. The largest and most populous city of Madhya Pradesh proudly carries the "cleanest city of India" title for the fourth consecutive year. Citizens of a city together with the authorities and government can make such achievements possible.

Diu

The Diu Smart City has become the initial city in India that operates on 100 percent renewable energy during the daytime, establishing an example for other cities to pursue. The city has formulated a 9-MW solar park surrounding over 50 hectares of rough barren land, besides initiating solar panels on the rooftops on 79 government facilities which produce 1.3 MW yearly, as per the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Jamshedpur, Jharkhand 

Despite being mainly industrialized, Jamshedpur has managed to be one of the cleanest cities in India. The city falls under transitory forest covers, which compels 33% of its entire land "green cover". Tata Steel's devotion to "cleaner and greener Jamshedpur" is evident through continual tree plantation endeavors, which strengthens the green carpet continuously. The city has multiple parks, playgrounds, and tree-lined roads. The considerably famous testament to Jamshedji's perception of a green city is, of course, the Jubilee Park, scatter over a region of 37.75 acres and spattered with flowerbeds and adorned fountains.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and is perhaps the most famous hill station in Northern India. Settled amidst magnificent hills and magical forests, Shimla is one of the aesthetically planned cities of India. The colonial architecture, shrines, temples, and the natural magnificence of the city will leave you mesmerized. Ridge, an open-wide road with an exclusive panoramic perspective of the peaks, makes it one of the beloved traveller places. Because of its vibrant flora and fauna, Shimla is moreover known as the Queen of Hills". Shimla has become a part of "Green Growth Cities" as the municipal corporation commenced the ambitious program to recognize and develop applications and solutions to assist the idea of green growth through the practice of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 

Thiruvananthapuram is also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala "God's own country". Trivandrum is a clean city situated on seven hills and titled after the divine snake Anantha, It is likewise recognized as "The city of the snake god." Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most delightful, serene, beautiful, and evergreen cities of Kerala with hills, temples, museums, beaches and natural magnificence. Kerala is home to Indian King Kobra, one of the gigantic snakes in India.

Guwahati, Assam

Guwahati lies between the banks of the Brahmaputra River and the foothills of the Shillong plains creating it one of the largest cities in North-Eastern India and an escape to the North East. This city is skillfully one of the greenest cities in India. Guwahati is barely a fast developing city but moreover one of the famous travel locations in North East India. Guwahati is further recognized for its enormous forests and an abundance of animal species.

Pune, Maharashtra 

Pune is the second-largest city in the state of Maharashtra further recognized as the cultural capital of Maharashtra. The high-tech city, Pune is one of the rapidly evolving cities of India and a significant IT hub. Pune is situated at the foothills of the Sahyadri Mountains and enclosed by hills and green forest, which creates it one of the greenest regions in the nation. The famous glamours of Pune are green parks, big gardens, libraries, museums, amusement, water parks, and the biggest allure is the weather of Pune, which stays fascinating throughout the year. Apart from the above, there are various unusual locations, like beaches, hill stations, and lakes, around Pune to explore and admire.

Nagpur, Maharashtra 

Nagpur, The Orange city of India, is the largest city of Maharashtra and one of the most famous travel locations. Nagpur city is specked with various natural and man-made lakes with Ambazari lake prevailing the largest, The clean and green street with trees and gardens around it are one of the primary glamour of the Nagpur city. The city of orange is enclosed by many gardens and 3 popular wildlife sanctuaries, which are home to numerous wild animals like the Royal Bengal Tiger and later acknowledged as Tiger Capital of India

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

The city prevails at fourth place among the cleanest cities of India. Vishakhapatnam is the biggest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. With the sole natural harbor on the east coast of India, Vizag is furthermore recognized as the Jewel of the east coast of India. The city has various awareness campaigns emphasizing the significance of cleanliness and a pollution-free environment which have been enforced successfully. The Visakhapatnam Port is one of the dominant leading ports of India and the city is the decent tourism location in Andhra Pradesh.

The serenity and peace given by these cities is only the right panacea after an active week at work or home. We hope you prepare to explore and feel nature in all its glory in these green cities