Indore, the commercial capital of
Madhya Pradesh is situated on the banks of River Khan and Sarswati. Indore is a
bright contrast of the old and the new.On one hand you will be fascinated by
the magnificent architecture that tells the story of the past and on the other
you will be pleased to see the development of the city in terms of industries
like automobiles, textile, IT. Indore is also a major educational hub with many
colleges delivering world-class education of various fields. Indore
tourism offers you lot of places to explore, enjoy and gather a wonderful
holiday experience.
To get the best of Indore Tourism visit the following
places:
·
Chokhni Dhani: This place is complete
entertainment hub. Chokhni Dhani and Nakhrali Dhani are Rajisthani heritage
resorts that have been given the outlook of Rajisthani Villages in India. You
will get the essence of Rajisthan blended with modern facilities at this place.
·
Patalpani: An amazing picnic spot to enjoy with
your loved ones. Beautiful landscape and cascading waterfalls from a height of
200-300 feet gives you a heavenly experience. You can also opt for trekking and
hiking in the hill ranges and rugged terrains of Patalpani.
·
Central Museum: Also known as Indore museum, it
is an interesting place to visit during your Indore travel. For all enthusiasts
who wish to go deep in the history and civilization of Indore, this museum is a
perfect.
·
Rajwada: Rajwada palace stands in the centre of
the city, making it an iconic palace. The palace was built about two centuries
ago and marks the grandeur of the Holkars.
The palatial structure displays an influence of Mughal, Maratha and
French styles.
·
Town Hall or Mahatma Gandhi Hall: Originally
built as King Edward Hall in 1904 but after independence it was renamed as
Mahatma Gandhi Hall. The hall displays a remarkable Indo-Gothic structure and
is made in Seoni stone. The hall often holds book, paintings and exhibitions.
It also has a library, children’s park and temple.
·
Kanch
Mandir: As the name suggests the Kanch temple is entirely made up of mirrors
and glasses. It is primarily a Jain temple as the idol of Lord Mahavira, the
founder of Jainism is displayed in the temple. This is a marvelous structure
made from colorful glasses. The temple was built by Sir Hukamchand Seth in the
early 20th centry and therefore the temple is also called as Seth
Hukamchand Temple.
·
Lal Bagh Palace: The grandest monument of the
Holkar Dynasty, the Lal Bagh Palace is situated at the banks of River Khan.
This three storied structure is used for hosting royal receptions.
·
Omkareshwar Temple: Considered to be one of the holiest shrines,
this temple is located on Mandhata Island. It is famous for being one of the 12
Jyotilinga Shrines dedicated to lord Shiva.
Indore tourism is incomplete without visiting places such as Geeta
Bhwan, Nehru Park, Annapurna Temple, Bada Ganpati temple, Gomatgiri, Chhatri
Bagh etc.
Travelling to Indore needs careful planning. Things like How to reach
Indore? What route to choose? Etc. are important aspects to consider before
heading forward.
How to reach Indore?
By Flight: Major cities like
Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmadabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Nagpur and Bhopal are
directly linked to the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore. All major airlines such as Kingfisher
Airlines, Jet airways, Indian airlines, Air Sahara and Deccan Aviation are
operational.
By Rail: Indore is well connected
to major cities in the country including the metros. You can easily get direct
trains from Delhi, Kolkata (Howrah) and Chenni. There are four major stations
within the city, namely Rajendra nagar, Lokmanaya nagar, Saifee Nagar and
Lakshmibai Nagar.
By Road: National and State
highways passing from Indore namely. NH3, NH69, and NH86 will easily connect
you to Indore. Major cities that are connected to bus routes include Bhopal,
Khandwa, Ujjain, Dewas, Dhar, Ratlam, Khargoan, Jhabua and Agar.
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