indore travel guide - ...lal baag palace, a european-style palace from 1920, is now the nehru museum...

IndoreThe "Food City of India"offers a little something toeveryone. Indore's exciting history,fast developing pace and scenicbeauty make it an important city inCentral India.

If you are in Indore, include LalBagh Palace, Rajwada, KanchMandir, Bada Ganpati, AnnapurnaTemple, Chhapan Dukan, GommatGiri, Khajrana Temple, in youritinerary.

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Set on the Malwa Plateau,Indore is the land of the ancient Holkardynasty. Home to a plethora of historicalmonuments and the famous IndreshwarTemple on the confluence of two streams, itis a bustling tourist destination. Indore gets its name from the Sanskrt word"Indur". Raja Indra Singh had set camp alongthe banks of the River Kanh and establisheda Shivling, which then came to be known asthe Indreshewar Temple. When the powershifted to the Marathas under BajiraoPeshwa I, the city's name had evolved toIndur. It finally came to be known as Indoreunder the British rule. Well known forthe Chanderi and Maheshwari silks, Indoreis a delight for serious shopping enthusiasts.While in Indore, pick up MP’s renownedMaheshwari and Chanderi sarees. 

The commercial hub of MP now routinelyfeatures in magazines as one of the ‘fastestgrowing cities of India’ and is the only Indiancity to have both an IIT and an IIM. It is alsoyour hub for visiting lovely spots like Mandu

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and Omkareshwar. Indore becameprominent in 18 CE with the rise of theHolkar dynasty under Malhar Rao Holkarand his daughter-in-law Ahilya Bai, acelebrated temple builder. The Holkars’Rajwada Palace lies in the heart of Indorebut was destroyed in a fire in 1984. Just thefaçade is extant. Nearby, on the banks of theriver Khan, are the Holkar cenotaphs. TheLal Baag Palace, a European-style palacefrom 1920, is now the Nehru Museum andhas a collection of artefacts, paintings andantique coins. The Kanch Mandir or ‘GlassTemple’ is a 19 CE Jain temple. Every surfaceis choc-a-bloc with inlaid glass. The city isalso famous for its parks and gardens,including the Atal Bihari Vajpayee RegionalPark and the Meghdoot Garden. The city hasa rich and interesting music scene, and ishome to the roots of the Indore Gharana,one of the vocal gharanas of Indian ClassicalMusic. The Street Food Capital of Indiaserves a scrumptious array of street foodand local delicacies, the most favouredbeing the poha-jalebi combination! InIndore, the language is informal, the streetsare crowded and people are warm,entertaining you with endless tales andstories of their city.

When To

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Tincha Falls

Tincha Village, Indore, MadhyaPradesh 452020, India

About 25 km from Indore,Tincha Falls, is an ideal weekend getaway.The water drips from a height of about 300ft and it facilitates for bathing in the riverupstream.The exhuberent and spectacularwaterfall has a pond nearby, whichenhances the beauty of the place. Its a sightto behold especially in the monsoons whenit is in full and furious flow. From a distance,the waterfall appears like streams of milkrushing down the mountainside.There isalso a couple of pools because of thecascading water everywhere that you canswim in, makingTincha Falls a great place for a day full of funand frolic.

2 Annapurna Temple

Kranti Kriplani Nagar, Sudama Nagar,Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452009,India

Devoted to the goddess of food, Annapurna

Temple is known for its resemblance to thefamous Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple. Beingone of the architectural marvels of the city,the temple is visited by the devotees andgeneral tourists alike. The temple featuresan ornamented gate that is embraced byfour full sized elephants. The temple isknown for its intricate carvings andarchitectural brilliance which is establishedby the every stone in the temple. With allthis and more, Annapurna Temple is goingto be a sure shot treat for you.

3 Lal Bagh Palace

Nai Duniya, Indore, MadhyaPradesh,452007, India

Did you know that the gates of Lal BaghPalace are the exact replica of the gates ofBuckingham Palace, London. They wereactually casted in England and then wereshipped to Indore. Now, on that interestingnote, we would like to tell you that Lal BaghPalace is one of the grandest buildings that

belong to the Holkar Dynasty, Lal BaghPalace speaks of the grandeur and heritageof the glorious times in the history of theplace. One of the finest structures of thetime speaking of the opulence of the time,this ancestral palace is adorned with severalbeautiful gardens and mind blowingarchitecture. Used as a venue for arrangingthe important celebrations and functions inthe city, the palace is like a live monumentthat whispers sweet nothings in your earsabout the lifestyle of the intriguingHolkars. 

Lal Bagh Palace has now been turned intoa museum for common public where theycan enjoy the remnants of the luxuriouslifestyle of the leading dynasty of Indore.Exquisite articles from the time period makethe palace a must visit among those wholove to explore the history associated with aplace. 

4 Rajwada (Holkar Palace)

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M.G. Road, Chhatris, Main Square,Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001,India

Three times burnt Rajwada, still stands as a testament to theultra-rich heritage of this old city. The threestone made lower storeys along withwooden upper storeys create a view of agrand structure that will make any tourist’sheart skip a beat. This grand structure, alsoknown as the Old Palace, showcases a blendof architectural influences from the HolkarDynasty along with many other rulingdynasties of ancient India. Whenvisiting Rajwada, one should not missthe beautiful gardens, fountains and anartificial waterfall located on the premises ofthe palace. The elegance of the 200 yearsold palace speaks volumes about thedynasty and its style and provides thetourists with an unforgettable sight. 

Visit Rajwada to witness the King's residenceand how the royal rulers' lived. The historywrapped is so tight to its roots that itbecomes an awe-inspiring tribute to whatroyalty and grandeur stand for! 

5 Bada Ganpati

Bada Ganpati Square, Indore,Madhya Pradesh, 452001, India

With an eight metres of height from crownto foot, Bada Ganpati houses the biggestGanpati idol in the world. The idol is madeof limestone, mud from the stables ofelephants and horses, jaggery, bricks alongwith holy soil and water from the majorpilgrim places in the country with aframework that is made of precious metals.It is believed that whoever visits the deity, alltheir obstacles and worries are taken awayby the Lord which makes a muchfrequented site for devotees from all overthe country in large numbers. Wouldn’t youwant to visit the Lord at Bada Ganpati andsee if your obstacles get away? 

Where To

Eat5 Places

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1 Shree Chotiwala

8 B, Raunak Plaza, Opposite NathMandir, South Tukoganj, Indore,Madhya Pradesh 452001, India

+91-731-2528586

One of the most popular eating joints in thecity,Shree Chotiwala serves you with deliciousveg Indian food. The wide variety of dishesin the menu might confuse you a bit. That’sa good thing, right? There is a booth seatingand a family table seating arrangement thatare available for different purposes andguests. Not to miss is the veg thali that has ahuge range of dishes that are served on asingle platter. It’s quite a treat in every senseof the word. There are also dishes for thestrict followers of Jainism available at thisrestaurant which essentially meansvegetarian dishes that do not even haveonion or garlic in it.

2 Village

5th Floor, Central Mall, RNT Marg,Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001,

India

+91-731-4006617|+91-78699-10313

Sit on a chair, on a khatiya or with a cozytakiya,Village is a sure shot dream to dine at.Serving Rajasthani and Gujarati cuisines astheir specialty, the place ensures a fulfillingexperience for every foodie who enters theplace. The thatched stalls serving street foodfrom various parts of the country addanother world charm to the place. The truckwith a buffet arrangement and the puppetshow are amazing. If you are the kind ofperson who does not get satisfied with justthe food then the overall experience here isgoing to stay with you for a long time.

3 Chappan Bazaar

Palasia Road, The Chappan Chowk,Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 452001,India

+91-731-2499566

If you are a foodie and have always

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imagined an entire street dedicated to streetfood, then Chappan Chowk is the ultimateplace for you. As the name suggests, thereare 56 shops, which sells only food. Yes, youread it right. Name any of the lip smackingindian street food and you have it here.Located on the Palasia Road, the ChappanChowk is also commonly known as ChaatMarket and is easily accessible. However,once you reach the place, it is better to walkon foot enjoying each dish that is servedhere. Don't forget to enjoy some raj kachoriand sev puri with crispy bhujia sprinkledover it.

4 The Creative Kitchen

Radisson Blue Hotel Indore, 12,Scheme No 94 C, Ring Road, Indore,Madhya Pradesh 452010, india

+91-731-3301193

Not able to decide what to have inlunch/dinner when in Indore? If yes, thenThe Creative Kitchen is going to impress youwith a plethora of options. Be it Italian,continental, Chinese, North Indian, SouthIndian, Lucknowi, you name it and therestaurant has it. Although you would not

find anything very impressive happeningwith the interiors of the place, therestaurant has gone bonkers with a supercreative menu which features dishes such asLemon Creme Brulee and Chili Chili ChiliPrawn. If you are a foodie, you will have thebest experience at this restaurant for sure.

5 Ginger Ganesha

LG-12,13, DM Tower, 21/1, LalaBanarasilal Dawar Marg, Race CourseRoad, Near Zanjeerwala Chowraha,New Palasia, Indore, MadhyaPradesh 452001, India

+91-731-3301441

A good and lively ambience with amazingSouth Indian and Chinese dishes,Ginger Ganesha might just steal your heartwith the sheer simplicity of its. If you want tohave excellent dosas and super deliciousvegetarian biryani then this is the place tobe. Do try the Bisebele Bath and theMexican Roll Dosa. Not only the food, butthe restaurant is also known for its quickservice which is an added star. This is also apopular place to dine at with the familybecause of the reasonable price at whichyou can eat with your heart and the cozyenvironment that gives you the comfort ofbeing in the company of your lovedones. 

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SeeA: Tincha FallsB: Annapurna TempleC: Lal Bagh PalaceD: Rajwada (Holkar Palace)E: Bada Ganpati

AccommodationF: Hotel Shreemaya Rnt MargG: Gharonda HomestayH: Fabhotel Kiran Inn TukoganjI: Hotel Shreemaya Rnt MargJ: Gharonda HomestayK: Fabhotel Kiran Inn TukoganjL: Hotel Shreemaya Rnt MargM: Gharonda HomestayN: Fabhotel Kiran Inn Tukoganj

FoodO: Shree ChotiwalaP: VillageQ: Chappan BazaarR: The Creative KitchenS: Ginger Ganesha