Indore travel is a must visit part of the Madhya Pradesh tour. Presenting a charming blend of historicity and modernness, the city of Indore is one of the most popular tourism destinations of the state. Much of the glorious history of Indore owes to Malhar Rao Holkar – the founder of the Holkar dynasty. The city rose to great heights under the Holkar Kings.
Indore is located in the western parts of Madhya Pradesh. The city is well linked by all means of transportations. The Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport at Indore has regular flights operating to and from major Indian cities and foreign countries. Indore is also extremely well connected with the rest of the country by rail and road networks. The rail services to Indore from Mumbai, Delhi,Kolkata make it quite cheap to reach Indore. The daily bus services from Mumbai, Gwalior, Jaipur through the National Highway3 are also availed by many tourists to travel Indore.
Indore witnesses warm summers and quite cool winters. The weather of Indore is most pleasant during the months of October and March. With the presence of numerous interesting places, Indore is sure to please all kinds of tourists. Some of the must visit tourism sites in Indore include:
Gomatgiri – the 24 beautiful marble made temple and the statue of Lord Gomateshwar attract thousands of pilgrims and tourists.
Khajrana – the famous Ganesha Temple is a must visit.
Bijasen Tekri – the picturesque spot atop the hill has a temple of Bijasen Mata and a BSF arms museum.
Rajwada – an architectural wonder built by the Holkar Kings.
Town Hall – a classic example of the Indo – Gothic architectural style.
Chhatris – cenotaphs dedicated to deceased members of the royal Holkar family.
Central Museum – one of the best museums of the state.
Bada Ganpati – one of the largest Ganesha idols of the world resides in this temple.
Lal Bag Palace – the lovely garden has immense historical importance attached to it.
Few of the hotels in Indore to offer a luxurious stay for the tourists include:
Taj Residency
Fortune Landmark Hotel Indore
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Indore celebrates its festivals with intense pomp and glory. During the festivals of Holi, Diwali, New Year's Eve, Ganesh Utsav, Rakhi, Garba, Annat Chaudas and Ahilya Utsav, Indore witnesses great rejoice and revelry.