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Indore
Indore
#1
Cleanest City (7x)
1715
City Founded
56
Famous '56 Dukan'
3 m+
Population
About Indore
MP's commercial capital, food capital — and India's cleanest
Indore is Madhya Pradesh's largest city and its commercial capital — and for seven years running, India's cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan rankings. Founded by the Holkar Marathas in the 18th century, it sits at the heart of the Malwa plateau.
Food defines Indore. From Sarafa Bazaar opening at 10pm and rolling until dawn, to Chappan Dukan (56 shops) of legendary street food, to the city's poha-jalebi breakfast culture — Indore is India's most underrated food capital and a launchpad for Mandu, Maheshwar and Ujjain.
At a Glance
Key facts and the best way to experience Indore
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Location
Malwa Plateau, western MP
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Famous For
Cleanest city, street food, Holkar heritage
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Best Season
October–March (cool, festive)
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Time Needed
2–3 days as a base
Heritage & Legacy
A timeline of devotion, history and natural majesty
1715 — Holkar Capital
Indore is founded as the Holkar Maratha capital under Malhar Rao Holkar.
Ahilyabai Era
Rani Ahilyabai Holkar makes Indore (and Maheshwar) a centre of just rule, building temples across India.
British Princely State
Indore becomes a princely state under the British; the Rajwada and Lal Bagh palaces are built.
Post-Independence Growth
Indore emerges as MP's economic powerhouse — textiles, automotive, IT and education.
Cleanest City 7x in a Row
From 2017 onwards Indore has held the Swachh Survekshan #1 rank — a national case study in urban management.
Top Attractions in Indore
Must-see places on your visit
Rajwada Palace
The Holkars' seven-storey palace at the heart of old Indore — a stunning blend of Maratha, Mughal and French architecture.
Sarafa & Chappan Dukan
India's most famous night-food street and the legendary 56 Dukan food court — the soul of Indore's food culture.
Lal Bagh Palace
The Holkars' European-style palace with Italian marble floors, Belgian glass and royal Italian frescoes.
Rajwada Palace
Sarafa Night Food Street
Chappan Dukan (56 Shops)
Khajrana Ganesh Temple
Lal Bagh Palace
Bada Ganpati
Pipliyapala Regional Park
Annapurna Temple
How to Reach Indore
Well connected by road, rail and air across Madhya Pradesh
By Train
Indore Junction on the Western Railway — well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal, Jaipur and Ahmedabad.
By Air
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR) — 10 km from city. MP's busiest airport with flights nationwide.
By Bus / Road
ISBT and Sarwate Bus Stand serve Bhopal, Ujjain, Mandu, Maheshwar, Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Vadodara.
Places of Interest
Explore curated experiences around Indore
Plan Your Indore Trip Today
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Certificate of Excellence for Year 2016
Certificate of Excellence for Year 2017
Certificate of Excellence for Year 2018
With Hon'ble Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan
Awarded by M.P Govt from last years
