Indore is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh and is ranked as "the cleanest city in India" for the sixth consecutive year. The city has reserved its place in the first 20 cities to be developed as smart cities in India. The capital during the Holkar era, Indore is a perfect mélange of the old and the new, where old heritage structures coexist with modern multi-storeyed buildings. The big city image yet traditional vibe of Indore makes it a fabulous place to visit that offers fantastic food to taste.
Indore is well connected to some of the major cities in India like Delhi and Mumbai. International participants can board connecting flights from major international airports to Indore. The nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport which is just 10 kms from Indore city. Direct flights for Indore are also available from Lucknow, New Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Gujarat, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, etc. Besides, road and Railway connections to all major cities are available from Indore Junction BG Railway Station. Travel time from Delhi to Indore by railway is around 12 hours.
The biggest tourist attraction in Indore is the Rajwada, built-in 1749 by Malhar Rao Holkar to serve as his palace. The mammoth seven-storeyed palace, a combination of Maratha, Mughal and French architectural styles, reaches out to the sky from the chaotic lanes of Khajuri Bazaar, in the heart of the old city.
Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM Monday closed
LOCATION
It is located on MG Road near the Kajuri Market. One can reach the Palace by using Mahatma Gandhi Road and Imli Bazaar Road. It is approximately 2 km from Indore Junction railway station.
The beautiful chhatris of Krishnapura and Boliya Sarkar are located on the banks of the Khan river. The chhatris are distinguished by their soaring pyramidal spires, which take on a magical quality when illuminated at night.
Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
LOCATION
Krishnapura Chhatris is located just 500 metres from Rajwada Palace.
Set amidst manicured gardens spread over nearly 72 acres in the southwest of the city is the magnificent Lalbagh Palace, built between 1886 and 1921. The palace blends Renaissance, Palladian and Baroque elements and houses grand chandeliers, rich Persian carpets and stuffed gaming trophies.
Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM Monday closed
LOCATION
It Is located on the Lalbagh road, outside the Indore city. It is located at a distance of 4km from the Indore junction railway station
Indore’s Central Museum possesses one of the best collections of Hindu and Jain sculptures from Madhya Pradesh, dating from the Gupta to Paramara periods.
Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM Monday closed
LOCATION
Central Museum is located at a distance of 1km from the Indore Junction railway station
Built by Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar, Khajrana Ganesh temple is one of the most visited temples in the city because of its history and religious beliefs attached to it. The idol was found in a well, it was taken out and a temple was established in 1735 by Ahilyabai Holkar. The gate, the outer and upper walls of the Garbhagriha are made of Silver and different moods and festivals are depicted on it.
Timings: 05 AM to 09 PM
LOCATION
It is located at a distance of 5km from the Indore Junction railway station
The beautiful Kanch Mandir near Rajwada was built by the Jain industrialist, Seth Hukumchand, in the early 20th century. The walls, ceiling, floor and doors, even the paintings and murals here, are all made of glass, with cut-glass chandeliers adorning the ceiling. On the top floor is a special glass chamber that multiplies the images of three Tirthankaras – Adinath, Shantinath and Chandraprabha – made of shimmering black onyx, to an infinite number.
Timings: 10 AM to 05 PM
LOCATION
It is located near Itwari Bazaar. The distance between kanch temple and Indore junction railway station is 2.7 km.
Indore’s stunning Indo-Saracenic Town Hall was inaugurated in 1905. In 1948 it was christened Gandhi Hall. It has a four-faced domed clock tower in front, because of which, it is locally known as Ghanta Ghar.
Timings: 06 AM to 09:50 PM
LOCATION
It is located on Mahatma Gandhi road, near Shastri Market. The distance between Gandhi hall and Indore Junction railway station is 1 km
A 52 km drive from the city of Indore will lead you to a place where you can breathe in fresh, pollution-free air, be surrounded by greenery and see many waterfalls cascading through several ridges. Choral has been a long cherished weekend getaway for the people of Indore.
Timings: 24 hours
Gulawat village is located around 30kms from Indore. Gulawat valley is a self-fostered place situated amid nature, surrounded by eucalyptus and bamboo trees with small ponds in between water which comes from Yashwant Sagar Dam. In these ponds, beautiful lotuses blossom, which adds to the beauty of the place.
Timings: 24 hours
Pitra Parvat (mountain) is a place near Indore where people used to plant trees to pay homage to their ancestors. On the top of this picturesque mountain, an Octa metal statue of Lord Hanuman is made out of recycled utensils which are 72 feet in length and breadth and weigh approx 108 tons.
Timings: 06 AM to 10 PM