Indore - Madhya Pradesh

Tourism

Rajwada: The architecture of this palace is a fine blend of French, Mughal and Maratha architecture. The palace is 200 years old . It offers beautiful galleries, gardens, fountains, and an artificial waterfall. This magnificent palace belonged to the Holkers during the period of their reign over the region.





Lalbagh Palace: This is the other palace of importance built by the Holkers. The palace is an elegant structure and is still used for important functions and ceremonies. The sprawling gardens of the palace and the interiors make it an important landmark in Indore.

Kanch Mandir: This magnificent temple is one of the major site in Madhya Pradesh. This Jain temple is intricately adorned by glasses that reflect 21 images of Lord Mahavir, which correspond to the 21 Jain Tirthankaras. The splendid glass work inside the temple gives fascinating view. This temple is also called Seth Hukumchand temple.

Central Museum: This museum exhibits many artifacts from the prehistoric to modern era. The most interesting among these are the Paramara sculptures from the 11th and 12th centuries found at Hinglajgarh. The museum has an impressive collection of coins, arms, armors and paintings.



How to reach Indore

By Air: Indore has an airport, which links Indore with the major cities in India by direct flights.

By Rail: Indore is connected to Delhi and Mumbai by rail. There are regular express trains, which connects Indore with major cities in India.

By Road: Indore is well connected by bus with Ujjain (55 km, 1½ hours) and Bhopal (186 km, 5 hours).