Location : In the
Narmada river valley in the western part of the Madhya Pradesh in central
India.
Tourist Attractions : Rajwada Old Palace, Kanch Mandir,
Seth Hukunchand, Indore Museum, Lal Bagh Palace, Gandhi Hall, Chhatri Bagh,
Bada Ganpati Temple, The Gita Bhavan, The Annapurna temple, Bijasen Tekri
and Gomtagiri Jain temples.
Best Hangouts : Bijasen Tekri, Chhatri Bagh.
Fairs and Festivals: Bijasen Tekri, near Indore airport,
is a small hillock housing the Holkar guesthouse, a small museum and the
temple of Bijasen Mata built in 1920. Every year, during the Hindu festival
of Navratri, a fair is held in this temple.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Kastubagram, Omkareshwar,
Maheshwar, Mandu.
When to Visit : Throughout the year.
About Indore
Indore is an important industrial city of central India, situated in the
state of Madhya Pradesh, also known as 'Mini Mumbai'. Indore is also known
as the city of the Holkars and was built by a Queen of Holkar dynasty Ahilya
Bai.
The city is situated in the Narmada River valley in the western part of the
state of Madhya Pradesh. It has a number of historical monuments and
temples. The architecture of the monuments in Indore is a blend of different
styles.
Major Tourist Attractions in Indore
Rajwada
Located in Old Indore, Rajwada is also known as the Old Palace. This
200-year-old palace belonged to the Holkar dynasty. It is an amalgamation of
Mughal, French and Maratha architecture.
Lalbagh Palace
It was built by Holkar rulers and is one of the few important monuments
built by them. It was constructed in three stages. The gardens and the over
all aura of the palace tells about the taste, grandeur and lifestyle of the
Holkars.
Kanch Mandir
Built in the early 20th century by Sir Hukumchand Seth, Kanch Mandir is
also known as also known as Seth Hukamchand Temple. It is a wonderful Jain
temple with plain exteriors and intricate mirror work done on interiors. The
walls, ceilings, floor, pillars and doors are all inlaid with glass.
Chattri Bagh
Located near the Khan River, the Chattri Bagh is dominated by a number of
chhatris or memorial canopies dedicated to the Holkar rulers.
Getting There
Air : Indore has an airport, 10 km from the city, on the western
side of the town. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate from Indore
connecting Delhi and Mumbai.
Rail : Indore is well connected to Delhi and Mumbai by rail. There
is a daily Malwa Express to Delhi from Indore (807 km), via Ujjain (55 km),
Bhopal (186 km), Jhansi (475 km), Gwalior (486 km), and Agra (604 km). The
other broad-gauge line connects Indore to Ujjain, Bhopal, and Jabalpur (494
km).
Road : Indore is well connected by bus with Ujjain (55 km, 1½
hours) and Bhopal (186 km, 5 hours).
Accommodation
One can find all kinds of accommodation in Indore ranging from economy to
high-end hotels. Low-budget hotels can also be found in the area between the
Sarwate bus station and the railway station.
