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Indore, Madhya Pradesh

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A very attractive and exquisite destination, famous for its magnificent temples and splendid monuments, Indore is located in
the state of Madhya Pradesh and is one of the largest cities of the state. It is situated beautifully on the banks of the Rivers
Saraswati and Khan.

Indore Travel guide is full of references to the eye-catching places and serene spots. Some of the amazing places like
Rajwada, Krishnapura Chhatris Tomb, Annapurna temple and Nehru Park etc. are worth visiting in this city. With its pleasant
climate and suitable location on the Malwa Plateau, Indore is a very nice tourist place. The calm, breezy wind of the dawn
makes the evenings quite enjoyable by cooling down the environment.

Indore city is also termed as the ‘Food City’, due to its several special cuisines like the yummy Punjabi food, the
strong spicy foods and Indian sweets. Indore city formerly was a major trading center, along with its townships of Pithampur
and Dewas which itself emerged as a powerful industrial base.

Attraction
Krishnapura Chhatris Tomb

Owing to the Holker kingdom, Krishnapura Chhatris are located on the banks of the River Khan. This
monument reveals the actual Maratha style of architecture with domes and spires that attracts the
tourists to wonder at its grandeur. These beautiful Chhatris are known widely for their architectural
sight. It is stunning sights at night when they are lit up.

Rajwada Palace

Rajwada Palace is a wonderful destination in Indore which is also known as ‘Holkar Palace’.
The historical Palace was founded around two centuries ago by Holkar Dynasty. The grandiose
wooden entrance is the major attraction of the palace and is covered with iron studs. The entrance
courtyard in the palace is bounded by majestic galleried rooms.

Sukh Niwas Palace

Sukh Niwas Palace is believed to be a haunted place in Indore. The Sukh Mahal Lake and the green
surroundings of a beautiful garden impart a majestic and alluring look to this glorious summer palace.
A really fascinating aspect of the Palace is an underground tunnel which connects the old palace with
Sukh Mahal palace.

Omkareshwar Temple

The popular temple is one of the most sacred places and is considered as one of the twelve
Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located on Mandhata Island. One of its distinctive
features is the shape of the island which is similar as the symbol of Om.

Bada Ganpati Temple

Bada Ganpati Temple is situated at M G Road in the city and was constructed during the rule of the
Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar during the year 1875. The sculpture of Lord Ganesha is placed in this temple
and it is 25 ft in height and is one of the largest statues of Lord Ganesha in the world.

Annapurna Temple

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 The Temple is a very famous religious place of interest among the people of Indore and is dedicated
to Goddess Annapurna. Annapurna Devi is the personification of the Goddess Parvati and as per the
Hindu scriptures, Annapurna Devi is considered to be the Goddess of food. Three shrines of
Hanuman, Shiva and Kalabhairava are also placed inside the temple complex.

Indore Museum

Indore Museum is one of the famous attractions of the city and is also known as Central Museum. The
Museum possesses two wonderful galleries. The first gallery is very famous for quartz sickles,
ornaments, stone tools and items of domestic use while the second gallery is popular for Hindu
mythological carvings like coins, armour and arms.

Meghdoot Upvan Garden

Meghdoot Upvan is a very beautiful garden and is one of the largest gardens in Indore. It is located 4
Kms away from Palasia, in the city. The Upvan includes lawns, dancing fountains and landscaped
gardens.

Events / Festivals
Events in Indore are observed with great fervour and are extremely colourful and promote unity and feeling of brotherhood.
Some of the major festivals include:

Ganesh Chaturthi:This festival is held in the months of August-September and is one of the famous festivals in Indore. It is
celebrated with immense passion.

Holi:The “festival of coloursâ€■ is indeed celebrated in a very colourful manner in Indore and is one of the biggest
festivals for the natives.â€■ The atmosphere is really charged up during the celebrations.

Diwali:One of the most important festivals of Hindus, Diwali, is also well known by the name of “Festival of Lightsâ€■ or
Deepavali. It is celebrated in the month of October or November. Diwali in Indore is celebrated with great pomp and show.
Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on this festival.

Dasserra:It is another festival that is keenly celebrated in Indore. It generally falls in the month of October or November and
marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana. It signifies the victory of good over evil.

Accommodation
Indore has a lot of deluxe and many medium to budget accommodation options. Sayaji Hotel (H-45, Scheme-54), Apna
Palace Hotel (Near Indore Gujarat highway), Fortune Landmark Indore (Adjoining Maghdoot Garden), Sarovar Portico and
Lemon Tree Hotel (3, R.N.T. Marg) etc. are deluxe hotels in the city. Some of the medium to budget and budget hotels
include Samrat Hotel (18/5, M.G. Road), Bhagwati Palace Hotel (Opp Sarvate Bus Stand), Rupmati, Hotel (Indore) and
Basant Bahar Hotel (Near Railway Station) etc.

Weather
Best Season
The best season to visit Indore is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for visiting the places
of interest in Indore. The best months to visit are October, November, December, January and March.

Summer Season
Summers of Indore are extremely hot and exhausting. The temperature ranges from 21°C to 45°C in the months of March
to June. A visit to Indore is generally avoided during these months.

Monsoon Season
July marks the beginning of Monsoon season in Indore and lasts till mid September. The rains bring newness and
rejuvenating greenery to the place.

Winter Season
Winters approach Indore in October and lasts till February. The climate is pleasantly cool and the temperature ranges from
8°C to 28°C. Winters are the apt season for sightseeing in Indore.

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How To Reach
Reach Indore By Air
The nearest Airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore, roughly 15 minutes drive from the city. It is well connected to a
spectrum of cities like Varanasi, Delhi, Lucknow, Kathmandu, Bhopal, Hyderabad and Kolkata via Air India, Jet Airways,
JetKonnect, Indigo and Spice Jet.

Reach Indore By Road

It is 37 Kms from Dewas, 55 Kms from Ujjayini, 75 Kms from Maksi, 134 Kms from Khandwa, 137 Kms from Ratlam, 172
Kms from Jaora, 227 Kms from Mandsaur and 250 Kms from Pratapgarh via Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport
Corporation (MPSRTC) and some private travel services.

Distance Charts:

Location Distance Time

Bhopal to Indore 189 KM 3 hrs.
Ratlam to Indore 136 KM 1 hrs.
Ujjain to Indore 55 KM 53 mins.

Reach Indore By Train

The city has its own Railway Station named as Indore Railway Station. It is well connected to all major cities of India like
Pune, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Vidisha, Dewas, Bhopal and Delhi etc.

Fast Facts:
State: Madhya Pradesh
District: Indore
Famous for: Scenic, Religious
Languages: English, Sindhi, Gujarati, Malvi and Hindi
Best Season: Winter; October to March
Weather: Tropical Type; Hot in Summers, Pleasant in Winters
Altitude: 553 m
Pin code: 452001
STD code: 0731

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