Indore travel is a must visit during the tour of Madhya Pradesh. Present a fascinating blend of history and modernity, the city of Indore is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the State. Much of the glorious history of Indore to Holkar should Monaldini Rao-founder of the Holkar dynasty. The city has risen to great heights under the Holkar.
Indore is located in the western part of Madhya Pradesh. The city is well connected by all means of transport. The international airport of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore has regular flights from and to major Indian cities and foreign countries.
Indore is also extremely well connected with the rest of the country with rail and road networks. Rail services to Indore from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata make it cheap enough to reach Indore. Daily bus services from Mumbai, Gwalior, Jaipur through nation.
Indore is better known as industrial and financial capital of Madhya Pradesh. However a trip to Indore will reveal the fact that the city of Indore is rich in tourist attractions-palaces, temples and monuments that speak of the historical past of the city.
The tourists may travel to the city of Indore by air. The airport of the city is situated a few kilometers away from the center of the city. The air routes connect the city of Indore to the cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bhopal.
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport Indore is the airport situated in the city. Jet airways and Indian Airlines are the two airlines cater to the needs of air traffic in the city of Indore. The Indian Airlines flies regular flights to the city of Mumbai, Delhi, Bhopal, Gwalior and Chennai. Regular flights depart for the cities of Mumbai and Bhopal. The Jet Airways flies flights only to the city of Delhi and Mumbai. Sahara Airlines also provides cheap flights to the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and Bhopal. Cheap flights are provided by private airlines like Spicejet, Indigo and Paramount Airways. The international airways like Silk Air, Indian Airlines and Air Arabia fly international flights regularly from the city of Indore.
The presence of an airport in the city has facilitated the people who travel regularly to the city of Indore. People prefer to travel to the city of Indore by air as the journey is more comfortable and less time consuming.
By Train
It is most convenient to travel to the city of Indore by train. Several trains run along the broad gauge and the meter gauge tracks connecting the city of Indore to the rest of the country. Traveling by train to the city of Indore is less time consuming and easily affordable.
Some of the trains that arrive and depart from the city of Indore are listed below:
Reaching Indore is more convenient due to the presence of the railways. The western railways cater to the railway requirement of the city.
By Road
The tourists may travel to the city of Indore by road. The city is well connected by a network of roads to some of the major cities of the country. Buses ply regularly on the routes to Indore from the neighboring cities.
Regular bus service is available from the city of Ujjain that lies at a distance of 55 kilometers from Indore. The buses traverse 1 and a half hours to reach Indore from Ujjain. Buses also ply from the city of Bhopal to Indore. The capital city of the state of Madhya Pradesh lies at a distance of 186 kilometers from Indore. Buses travel for five hours to reach the city. Inter state and intra state buses connect Indore to Mumbai, Maheshwar, Aurangabad, Sanchi, Ahmedabad, Gwalior, Mandu, Omkareshwar and Vidisha.
Reaching Indore has become convenient owing t the presence of the roadways that travel from the various cities of central India to Indore.
Distance to Indore
Bada Ganapati
The collection includes Hindu sculptures, coins,
arms, armours and carved land-titles.
The museum, established in 1929, is located on the Agra-Mumbai Road near the General Post Office in Indore. It remains open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Mondays. No admission fee is charged.
The museum has been divided into two galleries. Gallery I comprises artifacts from the prehistoric period of Madhya Pradesh, along with displays belonging to the western Malwa. Gallery II contains Hindu mythological carvings.
The
park is also known as Chidiya Ghar (zoo). It has a library, swimming
pool, battery-operated cars, children's hobby centre, and a mini-train.
The zoo is committed to the protection and conservation of different species of animals and plants.
Indore has a number of interesting markets where you can roam around and shop for things .The oldest market in Indore is the Maharaja Tukuganj Cloth Market, popularly known as MT market which can transform you into a princess with its dazzling array of of brocades and zari work in brilliant designs.
The traditional Maheshwari and Chanderi sarees with
their distinctive borders will make good gifts to take home from Indore.
For handicrafts, you should go to Jail Road and Top Khana where you can choose from items ranging from tribal mementos and paper mache articles to terracotta and woodcarved objects. Rajwara is the place to shop for traditional fabrics while in Bara Sarafa and Chotta Sarafa you will find an impressive collection of jewelery. For the different handcrafted curios and souvenirs of Madhya Pradesh, you can check out the Government State Emporium on M G Road.
There are several different schools of cuisine in the Indian subcontinent. Amongst them, the Central Indian cuisine deserves special place. Indore city has many a claim to its fame. Apart from its flourishing industries and academic institutes, the sweets and Nankeen (salty snacks) are renowned all across the country. Indore city is opulent in its offerings of a widespread variety of Nankeens.
Besides
Indore is also famed for lip smacking vegetarian fares like pani puris,
dosas, vadas, idlis, samosas and thw very delectable chola baturas.
Tourists visiting Indore have the inimitable experience of sampling a number of novel drinks and thirst quenchers. While the shikanji is a fascinating blend of milk and dry fruits, lassi is flavored yoghurt. Besides, appetizers like Jal-Jira and santrola are also found aplenty in the shops, bistros and restaurants of Indore.
The people of Indore are mostly vegetarians and consequently, there is no dearth of vegetarian eateries in the Madhya Pradesh city. It is imperative that tourists savor the wide array of street food that is sold in the food galleries of Indore till wee hours of the night. Besides, restaurants like the Sarafa and the Shappan Dukan also offer gastronomic delights for the connoisseur of good vegetarian food.
Indore is located in the western part of Madhya Pradesh. The city is well connected by all means of transport. The international airport of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore has regular flights from and to major Indian cities and foreign countries.
Indore is better known as industrial and financial capital of Madhya Pradesh. However a trip to Indore will reveal the fact that the city of Indore is rich in tourist attractions-palaces, temples and monuments that speak of the historical past of the city.
How to Reach Indore
By AirThe tourists may travel to the city of Indore by air. The airport of the city is situated a few kilometers away from the center of the city. The air routes connect the city of Indore to the cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bhopal.
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport Indore is the airport situated in the city. Jet airways and Indian Airlines are the two airlines cater to the needs of air traffic in the city of Indore. The Indian Airlines flies regular flights to the city of Mumbai, Delhi, Bhopal, Gwalior and Chennai. Regular flights depart for the cities of Mumbai and Bhopal. The Jet Airways flies flights only to the city of Delhi and Mumbai. Sahara Airlines also provides cheap flights to the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and Bhopal. Cheap flights are provided by private airlines like Spicejet, Indigo and Paramount Airways. The international airways like Silk Air, Indian Airlines and Air Arabia fly international flights regularly from the city of Indore.
The presence of an airport in the city has facilitated the people who travel regularly to the city of Indore. People prefer to travel to the city of Indore by air as the journey is more comfortable and less time consuming.
By Train
It is most convenient to travel to the city of Indore by train. Several trains run along the broad gauge and the meter gauge tracks connecting the city of Indore to the rest of the country. Traveling by train to the city of Indore is less time consuming and easily affordable.
Some of the trains that arrive and depart from the city of Indore are listed below:
- Kshipra Express
- Avantika Express
- Ahilya Express
- Dehradun Express
- Nizamuddin Express
- Intercity Express
- Narmada Express
- Jaipur Express
- Malwa Express
Reaching Indore is more convenient due to the presence of the railways. The western railways cater to the railway requirement of the city.
By Road
The tourists may travel to the city of Indore by road. The city is well connected by a network of roads to some of the major cities of the country. Buses ply regularly on the routes to Indore from the neighboring cities.
Regular bus service is available from the city of Ujjain that lies at a distance of 55 kilometers from Indore. The buses traverse 1 and a half hours to reach Indore from Ujjain. Buses also ply from the city of Bhopal to Indore. The capital city of the state of Madhya Pradesh lies at a distance of 186 kilometers from Indore. Buses travel for five hours to reach the city. Inter state and intra state buses connect Indore to Mumbai, Maheshwar, Aurangabad, Sanchi, Ahmedabad, Gwalior, Mandu, Omkareshwar and Vidisha.
Reaching Indore has become convenient owing t the presence of the roadways that travel from the various cities of central India to Indore.
Distance to Indore
- From nasik - 3045 KM
- From bhubaneswar - 1967 KM
- From nagpur - 2367 KM
- From kolkata - 1565 KM
- From jamshedpur - 1687 KM
- From hyderabad - 2854 KM
Places to See in Indore
Indore is blessed with some amazing places and exciting. The historic city has old age, magnificent palaces and richly carved temples. Some of the important points of tourism in Indore are;
Rajwada
The Rajwada, built by the Holkars of the Maratha Empire in 1766, is a
seven-storeyed palace situated near the Khajuri Bazaar. Both the Maratha
and the Mughal styles of architecture are visible.
The structure
contains two parts; the first one is located at the heart of the city,
whereas the second one is located in the old part of the city.
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Chattri Bagh
Chhatris, meaning umbrellas or canopies, symbolize pride. They have a
dome-like structure and were a common architectural motif in palaces,
funerary sites and forts of India. For example, the Humayun's Tomb in
Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra contain many such chhatris.
According to historical records, chhatris have their origin in the Hindu and Mughal architecture.
According to historical records, chhatris have their origin in the Hindu and Mughal architecture.
In Indore, the chhatris were constructed in
the remembrance of the Holkar rulers.
The region of Indore has many noteworthy chhatris such as Krishnapura Chhatri and Bolia Maharaj Ki Chhatri. Read More.....
The region of Indore has many noteworthy chhatris such as Krishnapura Chhatri and Bolia Maharaj Ki Chhatri. Read More.....
Kanch Mandir
The Kanch Mandir, also famous as the Seth Hukamchand Temple, is a
pilgrim center for the Jains, built using mirrors and glass. The temple
is located on the Jawahar Road near the Rajwada.
The Chinese lantern-type glass lamps and cut-glass chandeliers adorn the temple. The carvings on the walls of the temple depict Jain stories.
The Chinese lantern-type glass lamps and cut-glass chandeliers adorn the temple. The carvings on the walls of the temple depict Jain stories.
They also
portray torture of sinners in the afterlife, conversion to Jainism, and
the court life of the 19th century.
The temple also has colourful glass beads and raised sculpted figures, which give a special 3D-effect to the temple. Shimmering black onyx has been used to make the idol of Lord Mahavira, which has been placed in such a position that it can be seen 21 times in the glass reflections. These reflections are believed to be the 21 Tirthankaras. Read More.....
The temple also has colourful glass beads and raised sculpted figures, which give a special 3D-effect to the temple. Shimmering black onyx has been used to make the idol of Lord Mahavira, which has been placed in such a position that it can be seen 21 times in the glass reflections. These reflections are believed to be the 21 Tirthankaras. Read More.....
Lalbagh Palace
The Lal Baag Palace was built by Maharaja Shivaji Rao Holkar in the
European style between 1886 and 1921. It is located on the peripheries
of Indore, to the southwest. Built on the bank of the River Khan, this
palace is a three-storeyed building.
The palace has a statue of Queen Victoria in its garden area. It also contains an English library, baroque and rococo dining rooms, a Palladian queen's bedroom, and a Renaissance living room.
The palace has a statue of Queen Victoria in its garden area. It also contains an English library, baroque and rococo dining rooms, a Palladian queen's bedroom, and a Renaissance living room.
The visitors
are overwhelmed at the sight of the decorations in the style of the
Versailles Palace: flying nymphs on the ceiling, Italian marble columns,
rich Persian carpets and grand chandeliers, Italian-style wall
paintings, Belgian stained-glass windows, Greek mythological reliefs,
and stuffed leopards and tigers.
Visitors are allowed to visit the palace between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on all days except Mondays.
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Bada Ganapati
The Bada Ganapati Temple, built in 1875, consists of one of the largest
Ganesha idols in the world - an eight-metre-tall, saffron-coloured
statue of
Lord Ganesha made up of bricks, methi dana, limestone,
jaggery, mud from the stables of horses and elephants, and soil
collected from the seven moksha puris (Ayodhya, Dwaraka Maya, Kanchi,
Mathura, Kashi and Avantika).
The constituents also include the grind of
Pancharatna, namely heera, panna, moti, manek and pukhraj (diamond,
emerald, pearl, ruby and topaz), as well as holy water.
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Indore Museum
The Indore Museum, also known as the Central Museum, is a Holkar-dynasty
building exhibiting one of the finest collections from medieval and
pre-medieval Indore. The museum, established in 1929, is located on the Agra-Mumbai Road near the General Post Office in Indore. It remains open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Mondays. No admission fee is charged.
The museum has been divided into two galleries. Gallery I comprises artifacts from the prehistoric period of Madhya Pradesh, along with displays belonging to the western Malwa. Gallery II contains Hindu mythological carvings.
Nehru Park
The Nehru Park, located on the AB Road between Naulakha and Chhawanalso,
is a zoological park. It is situated on the banks of River Khan. The zoo is committed to the protection and conservation of different species of animals and plants.
Shopping in Indore
Indore is an interesting shopping destination in Madhya Pradesh. While
shopping in Indore, be on the look out for the typical bangles and
jewelry, wood-carved products and the beautiful Chanderi and Maheshwari
silks.Indore has a number of interesting markets where you can roam around and shop for things .The oldest market in Indore is the Maharaja Tukuganj Cloth Market, popularly known as MT market which can transform you into a princess with its dazzling array of of brocades and zari work in brilliant designs.
For handicrafts, you should go to Jail Road and Top Khana where you can choose from items ranging from tribal mementos and paper mache articles to terracotta and woodcarved objects. Rajwara is the place to shop for traditional fabrics while in Bara Sarafa and Chotta Sarafa you will find an impressive collection of jewelery. For the different handcrafted curios and souvenirs of Madhya Pradesh, you can check out the Government State Emporium on M G Road.
Food in Indore
The food in Indore is a rage all over the Indian subcontinent for
their fine flavor, taste as well as variety. The fantastic Indore
cuisine is certain to make the gourmand's taste buds water. A treasure
trove of culinary information, Indore food and drinks are undoubtedly
sublime.
There are several different schools of cuisine in the Indian subcontinent. Amongst them, the Central Indian cuisine deserves special place. Indore city has many a claim to its fame. Apart from its flourishing industries and academic institutes, the sweets and Nankeen (salty snacks) are renowned all across the country. Indore city is opulent in its offerings of a widespread variety of Nankeens.
Tourists visiting Indore have the inimitable experience of sampling a number of novel drinks and thirst quenchers. While the shikanji is a fascinating blend of milk and dry fruits, lassi is flavored yoghurt. Besides, appetizers like Jal-Jira and santrola are also found aplenty in the shops, bistros and restaurants of Indore.
The people of Indore are mostly vegetarians and consequently, there is no dearth of vegetarian eateries in the Madhya Pradesh city. It is imperative that tourists savor the wide array of street food that is sold in the food galleries of Indore till wee hours of the night. Besides, restaurants like the Sarafa and the Shappan Dukan also offer gastronomic delights for the connoisseur of good vegetarian food.
Hotels in Indore
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- Fortune Landmark Indore
Address : Adjoining Meghdoot Gardens
City : Indore
State : Madhya Pradesh
Pin Code : 452010
Phone No. : 0731-3988444
Fax No. : 0731-4238440
Website : www.fortunehotels.in
Type : 5 Star
Rooms in Hotel : 84
Maximum Room Rate : INR 20000
Minimum Room Rate : INR 4000
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