Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Industrial Capital of Madhya Pradesh

Planned and built by Rani Ahilyabai, the brave Holkar queen, Indore lies to the extreme west of Madhya Pradesh on the banks of the rivers Saraswati and Khan which unite at the centre of the city. The bustling and vibrant city, 186 km from Bhopal, derives its name from the 18th century Indreshwar temple.

Indore is better known as the industrial and financial capital of Madhya Pradesh also popularly called mini Bombay. However a travel to Indore will reveal the fact that the city of Indore abounds in tourist attractions - palaces, monuments and temples which speaks of the historic past of the city.

The prominent tourist attractions in Indore are the architectural marvels belonging to the Holkar dynasty. The Rajwada or the Old Palace, located in the old city is a 200-year-old palace, which belonged to the Holkar dynasty. ... Indore overview