About Indore



Indore, the prominent city of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Indore is planned and built by Rani Ahilyabai, the brave Holkar queen. It is situated in the Narmada River valley in the western part of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Indore lies on the banks of the rivers Saraswati and Khan which unite at the centre of the city. It is also an important Indian center of trade and textile industry. Today, Indore is emerging as an important industrial city of India. People call it in love 'Mini Bombay'. The name Indore is derived from the 18th Century Indreshwar temple.

Modern Indore :
Modern Indore comprises good infrastructural facilities for all the classes of societies. The city is having good basic amenities such as very good and high-tech medical facilities. There are proper recreation centres which includes Amusement Parks, Village based entertainment parks, clubs and good Cinema Halls. Education facilities includes well-known public schools, Medical & Engineering Colleges, Management Colleges includes IIM (Indian Institute of Management) that is why it is also known as the Education capital of M.P. The city is connected to all parts of country through Bus, Railways and AirLines.


Indore city presents a happy blend of historical past and promises of rapid future modernization.


Birds eye View about Indore :

Location :

Central India (approx.75.48o E, 22.43o N) , far from the sea. Southern edge of the Malwa Plateau. Western Part of the State of Madhya Pradesh.


Climate : Moderate.

Winter: (November to February), Night : around 10oC.At the peak of winter, it can be as low as low as 2o to 3oC. Record low is +1.5oC.


Summer: (April-June) the days are hot (35oC - 40oC) Highest summer (May) day temperature sometimes touching 45 oC.


Fact about summer Nights : Indore feels pleasant evening due to cool breeze. There is always a blanket needed to have your pleasurable sleep in the later part of nights in Summer.


Rainfall: Moderate rainfall : (July-September) 30 - 45 inches due to S. W. Monsoon.

Population *:
Male
Female
Total
963311
1835915
1835915

Population Density* : 471 per sq. km. (* Census 2001)

Languages Spoken : Hindi , English , Gujrati , Marathi , Sindhi , Punjabi and Malviya(Local Language).

Culture : Mixed Culture

Main Festivals :

Unique Holi , Rang Panchmi , Ahilya Utsav , Anant Chaturdashi , Navratri Utsav (Garba) and all other festivals.
Parks : Meghdoot Park, Vijaynagar, Indore
Kamla Nehru Park (Chidiyaghar or the Zoo): Residency Area, Indore.
Residency Park, Near G.P.O., Chhawani, Indore.
Nehru Park, Indore.
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Udyaan, Near Vishnupuri, A.B. Road, Indore.
STD Code in International Form:
                     Indore (91-731) Dewas (91-7272) Mhow (91-731-922) Pithampur (91-7292) Dhar (91-7292) Ujjain (91-734)
                     Sanwer (91-731-924) Depalpur (91-731-923)
Places to visit in Indore
Bijasen Tekri


It is a a small temple of Bijasen Mata, a cryptic name of almighty Durga, built in 1920, A 2 minutes drive from the airport, 9 kms away from Indore Railway Station, at the west end of the city, leads you to a hillock which is near to prior guest house of the Holkars, now converted into Border Security Arms Museum. The statue is sculpted in peculiar style in stone. It has a magnificent view of the sunset, coloured fountains, garden and small pond on the hillock is worth seeing. . A mela (fair) is held during the Navratri which witnesses a huge crowd every year. Now, it becomes a good picnic spot also, with a marvelous view of Indore city by night.

Rajwada
It is the heart of Indore city and witnessed the splendour of the Holkarrulers. This 200 year old seven-storey historic palace is builty by Holkars and a mixture of Muslim, Maratha and French styles. The lower three floors are stone made and the upper floors are made of wood. Rajwada was burnt three times in its history; the last fire in 1984 cause huge loss to the palace. Today only the front facade remains, but recent renovations is a small but important step towards bringing back its beauty.

Gomatgiri
A 10 minutes drive from the airport, 10 kms (appx.) away from Indore Railway Station, at the west end of the city, leads you to a hillock which is constructed by Jain Samaj, which is having a 21 feet statue of Lord Gomateshwar, a replica of the Bahubali statue of Shravanbelagola. Here you will get 24 marble temples with shikhars for each tirthankar.

Khajrana (Ganeshji)


This Ganesh temple is having a huge faith of people, built during the reign of Ahilyabai Holkar. It is believed that all wishes are fulfilled by praying here. The dargah of Nahar Sayed is also on the walking distance from the temple. This is Maita Muslims important pilgrimage place.

Chhatris (Bolia's)
The Chhatris attractively perched on the Khan river banks near Rajawada are incomparable in terms of Maratha architecture and sculpture of their period. Chhatri Baag is housed in two compounds. The beautiful Bolia Sarkar's Chhatri constructed in 1858 AD is just close to it which is made in the memory of Sardar Chimnaji Appa Sahib Bolia.

Mahatma Gandhi Hall or Town Hall
The town hall is made in 1904, which got its name as Mahatma Gandhi Hall in the year 1948. It was originally named as King Edward's Hall in the past. The building is having a library, a children's park and a temple. Its architectural style is Indo-Gothic. Made up of Seoni stone, famous for its domes and staples. It is having four-faced clock tower in front, because of which it is locally known as Ghanta Ghar. Now a days, it becomes the venue for the various book and painting exhibitions, fairs and festivals held throughout the year.

Central Museum
The Central Museum also known as Indore Museum is having the finest collection of Parmar sculptures from Hinglajgarh, Rampura, Bhanpura. . The Parmar style originated here, and is characterized by proportioned figures, beautifully and lavishly depicted in stone. The museum is having good collection of coins, arms and armours.
Lal Bagh Palace
Lal Baag Palace is one of the grandest monuments the Holkar dynasty left in Indore. A reflection of their taste, grandeur and lifestyle, its construction began in 1886 under Tukoji Rao Holkar II, and was carried out in three phases. The final phase was completed in 1921 under Tukoji Rao Holkar III. It was lavishly decorated in the style of French Versailles Palaces, its Italian marble columns, grand chandeliers, rich Persian Carpets, flying nymphs on the ceiling, Belgium stained glass windows, Greek mythological relief's, Italian style wall paintings, stuffed leopards & tigers are breath taking. The grace of these attractions you can get now also. Witnessed Many royal receptions, It has a total area of 28 hectares, and once known as the best rose gardens in the country.
Bada Ganpati
it was Created as a result of the dream of an Avantika (Ujjain) resident, Shri Dadhich, it was built in 1875, situated in the western area of the city and better known for its size than antiquity. This temple houses perhaps the largest Ganesh idol in the world measuring 25 feet from crown to foot. The Idol has a most fascinating ingredients : bricks, lime stone, masala made of Gud (Jaggery), methi dana. Soil for the Idol is collected from the seven Moksha Puris i.e. Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya, Kashi, Kanchi, Avantika & Dwarka, Mud was taken from the stables of elephant, horse, cow and the powder consists of "Panch Ratna", heera, panna, moti, manek & Pukhraj (known as diamond, emerald, pearls, rubies & topaz) & holy water from places of pilgrimage. The metallic frame consists of gold, silver, copper, iron & brass. It is believed that Twice a year in the 'Bhadwa' and 'Magh' months 'Chola' of pure ghee and 'Sindoor' is miraculous.
Kanch Mandir
It is an architectural marvel in glass and only one of its kind in the country. Also, known as the `Palace of Mirrors' is a quaint Jain Shrine, close to Rajwada. The attraction of this palace, as the name indicates, is in the myriad mirrors studded on the walls, the ceiling giving rise to multiple reflections and even the paintings done in glass. . It is Built by Sir Hukamchand Seth in early 20th Century. The walls, ceilings, floor, pillars and doors are all decorated with glass. The unique example of this marvelous creation is a special glass chamber which multiplies the three statues of Lord Mahavir installed there, into an indefinite number (said to be visible up to 21 times corresponding to the Twenty One Tirthankars).
Around Indore :
Choral, Patal Pani Fall, Sheetla Maata Fall, Tincha Fall, Vaanchu Point & Kala Kund.
You can get details of these spots in Hideouts .

Nearby Holy and Tourist Places.
Maheshwar :


This city is 90 kms away from Indore, which is mentioned in holy books Ramayana & Mahabharat as Mahishmati. It got its importance when it became the capital of Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar. Well known for Maheshwari Sarees for its unique weaving. It is a important religious, histical and cultural point of Madhya Pradesh. The beautiful huge Ghats on the bank of Narmada are the main attractions of Maheshwar. Apart from these the Palace, Kaleshwar, Rajrajeshwar, Bitthaleshwar, Ahilyeshwar Mandir are the other spots of attraction.

Omkareshwar



It is 77 kms away from Indore, on the confluence of Narmada and Kaveri rivers. It has one of the 12 Jyotir Lingas and is one the holiest pilgrimage centres since ancient times. Many ancient and beautiful temples gives an exquisite view. Attractions are Shree Onkar Madhata, Siddhanath Mandir, Choubis Avtar Temple, Sapta Matrica Temple. Kajal rani cave is also a beautiful spot from where beautiful natural scenery can be viewed.
Dewas :
This city is just 36 kms away from Indore on the Agra Bombay Highway. The name of the city Dewas was derived from a hill in vicinity known as Devi Vashini on which is perched a temple of its presiding deity Devi Chamunda. It got its existence also in the epic poem Chand Bardai in the 16 th century. There are several cave temples, cout out in rocky walls with images. The Devi Chamunda temple is the main crowded and holy place in the city which isnow developing into a picnic spot. There is also the Bank Note Press of Government of India and number of well known Industrial Units. Places to visit are Maa Chamunda Temple.

Mhow :
This city is 23 kms away from Indore on Agra Bombay Highway, towards Bombay. The name itself is an abbreviation of Military Headquarters of War. Mhow was supposedly the war management centre of the Britishers during World war. Lots of suspense stories makes us thrilled during the visit of the city. This is one of most prestigious military training establishments for senior and higher commands which gives us a proudy feeling for our Nations Strength.

Ujjain :


This holy and historical city is 56 kms away from Indore, situated on eastern banks of Kshipra. It was governed by King Ashoka and later by the great legendary King Vikramaditya during whose time it was a great centre of learning. Ujjain is mentioned in Puranas as Avantika, Amravati, Kumuddhati, Pratikalpa, etc. The poet Kalidas was one of its illustrious sons and mentioned this city in his poems. The city has connections with many sages and learned personalities like Sandipani, Mahakatyayan, Bhas, Siddhasen, Diwakar, Bhartahari, Shudrak, Banbhatta, Shankaracharya, Vallabhacharya, etc. Following are the places, temples, etc. worth seeing in and around Ujjain. Every Twelve years, like Prayag & Nasik 'Kumbha Parva' takes place and lakhs of sages, pilgrims and devotees visit it and take dips in Kshipra river. Also, the Hindu, Vikram Samvat calander is also made on the basis of calculation of Vedh Shaala situated here which is known as Janter-Manter.

                            1.

Kshipra River Bank : Its various worth seeing vast 'Ghats' are regularly visited byt pilgrims and mentioned in Puranas as Amrit Sambhava.
                            2. Jyotirlinga Mahakaleshwar : This is one of the most important of the tweleve 'Jyotirlingas' of the country.
                            3. Shaiv Dharmasthal : These includes Temples of Lord Shiva and includes Mahakal Temple premises, Mangal Nath, Kal Bhairav, Vikrant Bhairav, Datta Akhada, etc.
                            4. Shakti Dharmasthal : These Dharmasthal includes the temples of various Shaktis (Mataji) and includes Harsiddhi, Yogini, Garh Kalika, etc.
                            5. Vaishnav Dharmasthal : These temples are of Lord Vishnu and their different Avtars which includes Gopal Temple, Ananta Narayan Temple, Gomati Kund, Ram-Janardan Mandir, etc.
                            6. Other Hindu Dharmasthal : These includes Navagraha Temples on Triveni Sangam, Patidar's Ram Temple, etc.
                            7. Jain Dharmasthal : Awanti-Parshwanath Temple, Jaisingh Pura's Digambar Jain Temple, etc.
                            8. Muslim Dharmasthal : These are Chhatri Chowk Mosque, Jama Masjid etc.
                            9. Historical Heritage Places : Bhartahari Caves, Rumi's Mausoleum, Kaliyadeh Mahal, Kothi Mahal, Begum's Mausoleum, etc.
                          10. Other Places : Vedh Shaala known as Janter-Manter, Vikram Kirti Mandir, Kalidas Academy, Vikram University Archaeological Museum, Bhartiya Kala Bhawan, etc.
 
Mandav or Mandu :



The distance is 90 kms from Indore, originally the Fort-Capital of the Parmar Rulers, later came under the Sultans of Malwa. The love of Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati can be felt when we visit this place. It is mentioned as 'Shadiyabaad' that means 'City of Joy' in the Mughal era. This place is a celebration in stone of life and joy, of the love of the poet-prince Baz Bahadur for his beautiful consort, Rani Roopmati. Here you can see the magnificent expression of Afghan architecture. Perched along the Vindhyan ranges at an altitude of 2,000 feet, Mandu with its natural defences, attracts every tourist's attention. Outstanding architectural monuments like massive Jami Masjid and Hoshang Shah's Tomb (which was the inspiration for builders of Tajmahal in later centuries) makes it a architectural gem.. Places to visit here are Jahaj Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Champa Baodi, Asharfi Mahal, Jama Masjid, Roopmati ka Choubaara, Roopmati Jharokha, Hoshangshah's Tomb, etc.

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