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Indore is the most developed city of Madhya Pradesh. Thanks to the rich black soil of the Malwa Plateau, Indore has prospered into being the fourth la...
Indore is the most developed city of Madhya Pradesh. Thanks to the rich black soil of the Malwa Plateau, Indore has prospered into being the fourth largest centre of cotton textile industry in India. It is also justly famous for its beautiful bangles.
Indore can be called the ‘food city’. Indore underwent a name change during the British rule. The Madhya Pradesh city is named after its Indreshwar Temple, where lord Indra is the presiding deity.
The places most visitors keep on the list
Another one of the prominent historical places in Indore is the Lal Bagh Palace, a grand building which once served as the residence of the Holkar rulers.
Shree Khajrana Ganesh Temple is one of the most visited temples in Indore. It is believed that all wishes get fulfilled by praying here, and locals especially have immense faith in this temple.
Kanch Mandir aka the Temple of Glass is not just a religious place, but also one of the top historical places to visit in Indore. This famous Jain temple, built around 1903, boasts of a history of over 100 years.
Built in the year 1766 by the rulers of the Holkar Dynasty, the grand Rajwada Palace is one of the top places to visit in Indore .
The architecturally brilliant Annapurna Temple is a popular religious site in Indore, dedicated to Annapurna – the Goddess of Food.
Built by Holkars to store the remains of the dynasty’s rulers, Krishna Pura Chhatris are three cremation places in Indore.
How to get here by air, rail and road
Devi AhilyabaiHolkar Airport serves the city of Indore and connects it to major cities of India. Travellers can board direct flights to Indore from places like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bhopal, Ahmeadabad, Hyderabad etc. Connecting flights to Indore from other cities are also available.
One of the most convenient way of reaching Indore is by train. A number of mail and passenger trains connect the city with nearby towns and far off cities. Availability of direct trains from important cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad contributed to the growth of trade and tourism in Indore.
Tourists may travel to Indore by road. A good network of roadways connect Indore well with rest of the country from cities like Ujjain, Bhopal, Aurangabad, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Sanchi, Gwalior, Mandu and Omkareshwar, to name a few.
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Annapurna Temple
Bada Ganapati Temple
Shree Khajrana Ganesh Temple
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