Tourist Places in Indore
S. No. | Place | Distance from Venue | Details | ||
1 | Lal Bagh Palace | 6.5 km | Resided by the rulers of the Holkar dynasty, the Lal Bagh Palace is class and grandeur personified. The palace is spread on a sprawling area of 28 acres and reflects the taste of the rulers of the Holkar dynasty. An example of architectural magnificence, this palace once contained one of the best rose gardens in the country. | ||
2 | Bada Ganpati | 8 km | Bada Ganpati was built during the reign of Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar in 1875. This temple is located at the western end of MG Road in Indore. The statue of Lord Ganesha housed in this temple is 25 ft in height, which makes it one of the largest statues of Lord Ganesha in the world. | ||
3 | Rajwada Palace | 9 km | Rajwada is a historical palace in Indore city. It was built by the Holkars of the Maratha Empire about two centuries ago. This seven storied structure is located near the Chhatris and serves today as a fine example of royal grandeur and architectural skills. | ||
4 | Sarafa Bazar | 9 km | Sarafa Bazaar is a jewellery market and night street food court located in central Indore. Sarafa is the only market in India which remains as a jewellery market place at daytime and converts itself into a street food court at night. Indore's Sarafa Bazaar is a popular tourist place because of its cuisine and night lifestyle. | ||
5 | Kanch Mandir | 9 km | Kanch ka Mandir, literally temple of glass, is a famous jain temple in indore, built by Sir Seth Hukumchand Jain. The construction began sometime around 1903. | ||
6 | Chappan Dukan | 12 km | Chappan Dukan of Indore - The Disney Land of every food lover. The famous food street Chappan Dukan of Indore has got food for you that’s from all over India. North Indian, South Indian, Chat, Coffees, Fariyali and what not. Chappan Dukan is like a food treasure trunk with assorted dishes hidden in it. From thelas of pani puris to a bowl of Noodles you get every bit of taste along the lane of Chappan. | ||
7 | Khajrana Ganesh | 16 km | This temple is built in 1735 by Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar. The devotees circling around temple and tie a thread to pray lord ganesha for successfully completion of his work. The idol was found in a well and in 1735, it was taken out from the well and a temple was established in 1735 by ahilyabai holkar belonging to the holkar dynasty of the maratha empire. | ||
8 | Indore Museum (Central Museum) | 9 km | Indore Museum is located near the General Post Office in Indore. There are two galleries in the Museum. The artefacts exhibited in the museum range from the prehistoric to the modern era. It was established in 1929. It is also known as Central Museum. | ||
9 | Gommatagiri | 15 km | Gommatagiri, a small hillock is one of the most popular religious attractions for the followers of Jainism. The hillock is synonymously known for its nearly 21 feet statue of Gomateshwar. The statue is said to be an exact replica of the Bahubali statue of Shrawanbegola. Also, what makes Gomatgiri interesting is the presence of 24 marble temples, beauty of which is accentuated by their shikhars. Each one of these beautiful temples is dedicated to the one of the 24 Tirthankaras of Jain religion. |
Tourist Places near Indore
S. No. | Place | Distance from Venue | Details | ||
1 | Maheshwar | 90 km | Maheshwar is a city in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh state, in central India. It is located 13 km east of National Highway 3 (Agra-Mumbai highway). The City lies on the north bank of the Narmada River. It was the capital of the Malwa during the Maratha Holkar reign till 6 January 1818, when the capital was shifted to Indore by Malhar Rao Holkar III. | ||
2 | Mandu | 90 km | Mandu or Mandavgad is a ruined city in the Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh state. Mandu has its strategic position and is an important place with a rich history. | ||
3 | Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar) | 68 km | Ujjain is one of the sacred cities for Hindus. Mahakaleshwar temple is dedicated to one of the twelve Shiva Jyotirlingas. Several devotees visit here every year. Kal Bhairav and the Harsiddhi temple are also situated in Ujjain. | ||
4 | Omkareshwar | 78 km | Omkareshwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to God Shiva. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga. It is situated on an island called Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada river. | ||
5 | Patalpani Waterfall | 26 km | The Patalpani Waterfall is located in Mhow Tehsil of Indore. The Waterfall is approximately 300 feet high. The area around Patalpani is a popular picnic and trekking spot. | ||
6 | Tinchha Fall | 25 km | Tinchha fall is an ideal weekend getaway. The water drips from a height of about 300 ft and it facilitates for bathing in the river upstream. The exuberant and spectacular waterfall has a pond nearby, which enhances the beauty of the place. It’s a sight to behold especially in the monsoons when it is in full and furious flow. From a distance, the waterfall appears like streams of milk rushing down the mountainside. | ||
7 | Dewas Mata Tekri (Maa Chamunda & Tulja Bhavani Temple) | 50 km | Dewas is famous for Devi Chamunda temple and Devi Tulaja Bhavani temple situated on a hilltop, Tekri. The tekri, about 300 ft height is mounted by a broad flight of stone steps. There are two shrines to the goddesses, Choti Mata (Chamunda Mata) and Badi Mata (Tulja Bhavani Mata). Numerous other temples spread over Tekri can be explored on foot. | ||
8 | Janapav (Birth Place of Parshurama Ji) | 36 km | Janapav also known as Janapav Kuti is a mountain and a famous tourist place located on Indore-Mumbai highway, near the village of Janapav Kuti in Mhow Tehsil. The mountain is surrounded by dense forests and is considered second highest point of Malwa region. The place is quite popular among trekkers for its scenic beauty and adventurous routes. As per the legend, it is the birthplace of Lord Parshurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, and is considered sacred by the Hindu community. | ||
9 | Hanumantiya Island | 180 km | Hanumantiya island is a newly introducted water tourism destination in Madhya Pradesh tourism. It is close to Khandwa town in Western Madhya Pradesh. It is developed & promoted by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. The name "Hanumantiya" is derived from local village name with same name which lies in Malhagarh Tehsil of Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh. State Tourism Department found this region suitable for water tourism activity so decided to develop it in which they developed the boat-clup, accommodation facility, ensured good road connectivity etc. |