Indore Overview

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. It is a perfect blending of the occidental and oriental style of architecture- the French, Mughal and Maratha styles. Lal Bagh, another architectural marvel was used for holding important meetings and celebrations and reflects the opulence and aesthetic sense of the Holkars.Among the temples in Indore, the Kanch Mandir or the temple of mirrors is a famous one.

Indore Climate

Summer during April to June is hot with a temperature hovering around 36°C. Maximum temperature during summer can touch as high as 45°C. In Indore summer nights are cool and pleasant due to its location in Malwa plateau. Monsoon starts in the month of July and continues till September and weather is wet and sticky. During winter (November to February) the temperature can drop to a level of 2°C to 3°C.

How to Reach Indore

How to reach Indore by Air:Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore is just 10 km from city centre. Indore is connected to major cities in India by public and private domestic airlines. Indore is connected to places like Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Bhopal and Chennai. Taxi services are available from Indore airport to city, costing about Rs 200. International travelers can get connecting flights to Indore from Delhi (800 km) or Mumbai (655 km) airport.

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

How to reach Indore by Road:Indore is well connected by bus with Ujjain (55 km, 1.5 hours) and Bhopal (186 km, 4.5 hours). Indore is also connected to Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Ahemdabad by direct private luxury buses operated by travles such as Hans travels. Super fast and Deluxe A/C buses are also available in these routes. Bus fare is about Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.