Madhya Pradesh Indore

Holkar Queen, Rani AhilyaBai  established  Indore  to a reputed who planned the city. It was a main trading centre as it was a easy accessible to the main pilgrimage route from Mahakaal to Omkareshwar. Some of the structures reminiscent of the royalty of the bygone era include the Lalbaug Palace and the Rajwada is another place worth visiting. More of a religious place, Indore is full of sites which hold religious importance. Narmada and Kaveri  is little away from the main city .Indore to be one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country, it attracts many devotees. The place for the famous KumbhMela, Ujjain is another noted religious place nearby. BadaGanapati is a famous temple in Indore which houses the largest Ganapati idol in the world.

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Most important places to Visit in Indore.

Which all places I can visit along with Indore?

Tour Itineraries along with Indore

Best time to visit Indore

How to reach Indore?

Most important places to Visit in Indore /Sightseeing places in Indore

CENTRAL MUSEUM :

The Indore Museum houses the finest collection of Parmar sculptures from Hinglajgarh.

GOMATGIRI :

The Jain Samaj has constructed a 21 feet statue of Lord Gomateshwar, a replica of the Bahubali statue of Shravanbelagola. Also built here are 24 marble temples with shilars for each tirthankar.

KANCH MANDIR :

This Jain temple is an architectural marvel in glass. The walls, ceilings, floors, pillars and door knobs are entirely inlaid with glass. Even paintings are done in glass. Atop is a special glass chamber which multiplies the three statues of Lord Mahavira installed there into an indefinite number (said to be visible upto 21 times, corresponding to the 21 tirthankaras).

KHAJRANA:

The citizens of Indore have great faith in this Ganesh temple, built during the reign of AhilyabaiHolkar. It is believed that all wishes are fulfilled by praying here. Nearby is the dargah of NaharSayed. This is an important pilgrimage place for Maita Muslims.

TOWN HALL :

Made in 1904 and originally named King Edwards Hall, it was renamed Mahatma Gandhi Hall in 1948. Its architectural style is Indo-Gothic. Made in Seoni stone, its domes and staples are a landmark of Indore today. It has a four-faced clock tower in front, because of which it is locally known as GhantaGhar

BADA GANPATI:

Better known for its size than antiquity, this temple houses perhaps the largest Ganesh idol in the world measuring 25 feet from crown to foot. Created as a result of the dream of an Avantika (Ujjain) resident, ShriDadhich, it was built in 1875.

LAL BAGH PALACE :

LalBagh Palace is one of the grandest monuments the Holkar dynasty left Indore. A reflection of their taste, grandeur and lifestyle, its construction began in 1886 under TukojiRaoHolkar II, and was carried out in three phases. The final phase was completed in 1921 under TukojiRaoHolkar III. Many royal receptions were held here. It has a total area of 28 hectares, and at one time it had the reputation of having one of the best rose gardens in the country.

GITA BHAVAN :

Adorned with many statues of gods of various religions, its construction is inspired by the religious motto "many names to a God is after all of one God."

CHHATRIS :

Chhatris are the tombs or cenotaphs erected in memory of dead Holkar rulers and their family members. The Chhatris is on the Khan river banks near Rajawada . This has been made  in terms of Maratha architecture and sculpture  period.

ANNAPURNA :

This temple was inspired by the Madurai Meenakshi temple. Four life-sized elephants hold an ornately decorated gate in plaster. Inside the temple of Annapurna Devi are also temples of Shiva, KalBhairava, Hanuman and a Pravachan Hall.

KASTURBAGRAM :

the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust is just 8 km from Indore, was founded by Mahatma Gandhi. The main aim of this trust is for the  improvement in the quality of village life and the welfare of rural women and children.

Which all places I can visit along with Indore?

Tour Itineraries along with Indore

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Destinations Covered: Indore- Mandu-Dhar-Indore

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Destinations Covered: Mandu- Maheshwar-Omkareshwar-Indore

How to Reach Indore ?

How to Reach Indore by Air

Indore is well connected to the major cities and direct flights to the cities like Bhopal, Gwalior, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Nagpur, Jaipur, Raipur Delhi, and Mumbai. The airport is just 8kms away from the city and has service desks of all the major hotels in the city from where you can book a room. You can hire prepaid taxis from here as well.

How to Reach Indore by Rail

Indore is on the Ratlam division of the western railway and is connected to the major cities in India. Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Vadodra are some of the major cities connected to Indore through railways.

The station is divided into two sections metre and broad gauge; Khandwa and Ratlam are the two major junctions on the metre gauge.

How to Reach Indore by Bus

Indore is well connected to other cities of the state through state and national highways. Other than that there is a bus service to cities like Bhopal, Gwalior, Ujjain, and Sanchi among others.

Best time to visit Indore

Best Time to Visit Indore The best time to visit Indore is between the months of October and March when the weather is conducive enough for sightseeing and outdoor activities. The temperature during this period ranges between 8°C and 32°C.

During the summer months, from March to May, the temperature varies between 21°C and 45°C and the scorching sun during the day does not let you enjoy outdoor activities. Hence summer is the time best avoided.

The weather during Rainy season (mid-June to mid-September) is wet and humid that is again not conducive enough to enjoy outdoor activities or sightseeing.