Created Date: 25 October 2014YashA awesome city Indore called as Mini Mumbai.It is the business Capital of MP. Itis a well connected city and hasample of industrialized areas.Historically,... Best of Indore Recommended by Indian travellers44 travel stories about Indore by Indian travellersGuide includes:About destination | Top things to do | Best accommodations | Travelling tips | Best time to visitPage 1/1012About IndoreThecityof Indore,locatedontheplateauofMalwa,isacommercialcentreand Madhya Pradesh'slargestcity.IndoreissaidtohavederiveditsnamefromthetemplesofIndreshwarandIndrapur.Thefounderof Indore,wasRaoNandlalChaudhary. IndorechangedhandsseveraltimesfromtheRajputstotheMughals, and theMarathas, until they lost it to the British. Sightseeing: Indore has a beautiful natural landscape coupled with man-made historical monuments, especially those dating to the Holkar Dynasty. A landmark of Indore is the 200-year-old palace, Rajwada, built in a mix of French, Mughal and Maratha architecture. This monument built during the Holkar Dynasty, is a seven storey building with the threelowerlevelsconstructedinstoneandtheremainingfloorsin wood. Nearby, is a Jain Temple, the Kanch Mandirmeaningthetemple of mirrors. Visitthemuseums- TheIndore Museum, and the Border Security Arms Museum, at Bijasen Tikri, atop a hill, and while you are at it get your blessings from the Goddess Bijasen at the templebuilt in 1920. Shree Sansthan Bada Rawala, is the original home of the founder of Indore, housing a large library with as many as 28,000 books and artifacts.InformationState: Madhya PradeshFamous for/as: CityAltitude: 553 MPincode: 452001District: IndoreLanguage: HindiSTD code: 0731Weather: Summer 21 To 45C, Winter 8 To 32CTop attractions in Indore recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersOmkareshwarType: TempleEntry: FreeRanked: 1 Of 19Ratings: 5.79/7 (19 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 21:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 21:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To21:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 21:00"it is holy place, where you will find one of the Shivling's amongst most popular indian Shivlings.its just 60 km away from indore. people here are very supportive and one should not forget toeat DAL BAFLA LADDU here. " - Sumitpal Chhabra, Indore, 2 weeks agoRajwadaType: Historic PlaceEntry: FreeRanked: 2 Of 19Ratings: 5.77/7 (5 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Saturday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Sunday - 10:00 To17:00 , Public Holidays - 10:00 To 17:00"- Rajwada Fort - Has a Museum inside - Small Fort - Entry fee 10 rs + capturing pics throughphonecamerars25:-P-Surroundedbymarketmajorlyclothing "- Aditya,Ahmedabad,1month agoPage 2/1034567PatalpaniType: Offbeat AttractionEntry: FreeRanked: 3 Of 19Ratings: 5.36/7 (4 Reviews)"Anhourdrivefromindore,thisdestinationisworthavisitfornaturalsceniclovers, youngcouples and also a wondeful place for family picnics. Travellers should carry along some snackstothisplace.Dowearyourpairofsportyshoestobe..." - Tanmaychaudhary,,1monthagoGanesh Temple ( Khajrana)Type: TempleEntry: FreeRanked: 4 Of 19Ratings: 6.69/7 (4 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To20:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 20:00"it is a very good temple of lord ganesha . which is situated in the city . which is 5 km far fromthe bus stand . where we can reach through the magic as well as persnol vehicles." - PariveshKushwaha, Jalandhar Cantt., 2 weeks agoMeghdoot UpvanType: GardenEntry: FreeRanked: 5 Of 19Ratings: 6.67/7 (2 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To19:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 19:00"The meghdoot upwan is situated in the main city so it's quite easy to reach here. The famousattractionsincludethemusicalfountains,atrainthattakesyouonaridearoundthewholeupwan price rs.5/head, the lighting around the upwan and..." - Riti Jain, Indore, 2 months agoKanch MandirType: TempleEntry: FreeRanked: 6 Of 19Ratings: 6.50/7 (1 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 21:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 21:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To21:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 21:00"VeryNiceandbeautifuljainmandir,furnishedwithpiecesofcolorfulglass. "-PrajaktaKotkar, Mumbai, Dec 10, 2013Annapurna templePage 3/108910Type: TempleEntry: FreeRanked: 7 Of 19Ratings: 5.00/7 (1 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To20:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 20:00"MataAnnapurnatemple,niceandcleantemple,shouldvisitonce"- PrajaktaKotkar,Mumbai, Dec 10, 2013Indore MuseumType: MuseumEntry: FreeRanked: 8 Of 19Ratings: 6.88/7 (1 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 11:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 11:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 11:00 To18:00 , Public Holidays - 11:00 To 18:00"Ithinkeveryshouldvisitthemuseum.Therearesomanyinterestingthings.Many old thingsthatbecameheritageandtherearemanydriedbotanicalcreaturesalso.SoI think everyonewill like the place :)" - Kshitij Bajaj, Indore, 3 months agoNehru ParkType: ParkEntry: PaidRanked: 9 Of 19Ratings: 6.67/7 (1 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To19:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 19:00"The nehru park is situated within the city make it viable to reach there within few minutes. It is2-3 kms from the railway station so could be a pleasant picnic spot if one wishes to spend sometime. The attractions of the place are- the oldest..." - Riti Jain, Indore, 2 months agoBada GanpatiType: TempleEntry: FreeRanked: 10 Of 19Ratings: 5.83/7 (1 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To20:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 20:00"the area where the temple is located is very much crowded the temple is very big ... really asthe name is given bada ganpati its really a very tall murti " - Shiva Mishra, , 2 weeks agoPopular hotels in Indore recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersPage 4/101Read 148 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com2Read 49 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com3Sayaji HotelPrice: Rs. 4,700 - 8,000Ranked: 1 Of 165Ratings: 5.72/7 (148 Reviews)Address: H-45, Scheme-54Vijay Nagar, IndorePhone: 0731-4006666Website: Www.sayajihotels.com/Indorehotel/Indoreindex.htmPreferred by: Single, Family | Ahmedabad, Lucknow Travellers"I had to go to INDORE for a business trip. It was a pleasant stay at SAYAJIhotel and i had no problems there. The service provided was good and ampleamenities were available. There are many restaurants in the hotel which providewide range of..." - Shreyans Mittal, Shahdol, YesterdayRadisson Blu Hotel IndorePrice: Rs. 7,300 - 25,000Ranked: 2 Of 165Ratings: 6.05/7 (49 Reviews)Address: 12 Scheme No 94CRing Road, IndorePhone: 0731-4738888Website: Www.radissonblu.com"We were very happy to stay in Radisson Blu Hotel. All the day enjoying thereand in the night we ate very delicious food and everyone happy with hotelexcellent services. Hotel staff was very supportive and very humble also. If youwant to make a..." - Mky Bhu, Delhi, 2 weeks agoLemon Tree HotelPrice: Rs. 3,800 - 10,000Ranked: 3 Of 165Ratings: 5.69/7 (43 Reviews)Address: 3, R.N.T. Marg,IndorePhone: 0731-4423232Website: Www.lemontreehotels.com"Food and shopping excellent. Vegetarians this hotel is a treat. Absolutely greatplanning of hotel, open lifts.. They arranged a car and wheelchair at our requestat no extra cost. Didn't feel like staying in a hotel as such. Extended fAmily,Page 5/10Read 43 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com4Read 44 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com5Read 41 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com6you..." - Ramakrishnan Iyer, Mumbai, 1 week agoApna Palace HotelPrice: Rs. 2,450 - 5,000Ranked: 4 Of 165Ratings: 5.47/7 (44 Reviews)Address: Near Indore Gujrat Highway Dhar RoadIndorePhone: 0731-2787941Website: Www.hotelapnapalace.comPreferred by: Couple, Single | Mumbai, Bhubaneswar Travellers"The experience was good but the service was not too good. I have to order 3-4times before it is served.The experience was good but the service was not toogood. I have to order 3-4 times before it is served.The experience was good butthe service..." - Rahul Gandhi, , 4 days agoFortune Landmark IndorePrice: Rs. 7,000 - 40,000Ranked: 5 Of 165Ratings: 5.42/7 (41 Reviews)Address: Adjoining Maghdoot GardenIndorePhone: 0731-3988444Website: Www.fortuneparkhotels.in"a plan to visit indore for enjoying the high profile life style of indore i booked myroom earlier and when i reached devi ahilya bai airport the hotel cab pick me upfrom there and i reached hotel the hotel looks to be very clean and beautiful..." -Ayush Gupta, Satna, 4 weeks agoSarovar PorticoPrice: Rs. 3,800 - 4,500Ranked: 6 Of 165Ratings: 5.55/7 (32 Reviews)Address: 11, South TukoganjM G Road, IndorePhone: 0731-3072727Website: Www.sarovarhotels.comPage 6/10Read 32 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com7Read 29 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com8Read 22 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com9"service is good and it is in good location food is really good and super roomservice is very good, staff and help desk is very good can improve andentertainments in hotel Housekeeping is very good, new papers and magazinescan be..." - Srinivas Mr, Adoor, 2 weeks agoGinger IndorePrice: Rs. Upto 3,300Ranked: 7 Of 165Ratings: 5.45/7 (29 Reviews)Address: Chhoti KhajraniA.B. Road,Near Shaniwar Darpan,Phone: 0731-6663333Website: Www.gingerhotels.comPreferred by: Family"Hotel was nice and my experience was good in the hotel. It was my corporatebooking in July 2013. Billing and booking process was on time. Hotel waslocated little far from the railway station. I stayed for 3 days in the hotel. Indoreas a place..." - Divyesh , Kolkata, 1 month agoShreemaya HotelPrice: Rs. 2,700 - 4,200Ranked: 8 Of 165Ratings: 5.78/7 (22 Reviews)Address: 12/1, R.N.T.MargIndorePhone: 0731-2515555Website: Www.shreemaya.com"Hotle shree maya is very nice food good interested version good location verygood condition good arengment nice and lovely great food both of shree mayabranches r good and nice places very good experience of life at holte shreemaya Tastey..." - Ravi , Raipur, 2 months agoSamrat HotelPrice: Rs. 1,100 - 2,000Ranked: 9 Of 165Ratings: 5.09/7 (28 Reviews)Address: 18/5, M.G. RoadPage 7/10Read 28 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com10Read 22 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.comView all Indore hotels123IndorePhone: 0731-2524312Preferred by: Couple | Nagpur, Baroda Travellers"This hotel is very very close to the railway station and it is located in a veryporsh place of indore.. The service is good. The stay was pleasant. Since wewere 3 adults, the hotel gave us an extra mattress. The food is not bad..." -Manavv Chhabriaa, Bangalore, 1 week agoAmar Vilas HotelPrice: Rs. 2,500 - 4,700Ranked: 10 Of 165Ratings: 5.62/7 (22 Reviews)Address: 1, Chandra NagarA.B. RoadIndorePhone: 0731-4281111"Good hotel in a good location. The arrangements made by the hotels forvarious activities is too good.The food preparation is good. The staff out there istoo cooperative. To get a good experience of Food, Service and Room, onemust opt Amar Vilas..." - Ujjwal Kumar, Delhi, 1 week agoPopular Indore packagesDiscover Madhya Pradesh 2 - 5DRs: 12110No of days: 5 Days & 4 NightsDestination: Indore, Ujjain, Maheshwar, Mandu, OmkareshwarTravel Agent: Open World TripsDiscover Madhya Pradesh 4 - 4DRs: 9485No of days: 4 Days & 3 NightsDestination: Indore, Ujjain, Maheshwar, OmkareshwarTravel Agent: Open World TripsDiscover Madhya Pradesh 5 - 3DRs: 6990No of days: 3 Days & 2 NightsDestination: Indore, Ujjain, OmkareshwarTravel Agent:Page 8/10Travel Agent: Open World TripsBest way to travel from Mumbai to IndoreKnown for its splendid temples and famous monuments, Indore is a metropolis which is locatedon the Valley of Narmada River. Being one of the most enthralling cities in the state of MadhyaPradesh,IndoreiswellconnectedtoMumbai.ThedistancebetweenMumbaiandIndore isabout584km.Toreachthecityinbestpossibleway,usethetrainroute.Takeadirect trainfrom Mumbai to Indore, a journey of about 12 hours 30 minutes. Most of the stations have basicfacilities like drinking water, toilets, snack bars and eating joints.Transport options from Mumbai to IndoreMumbaitoIndoreByTrain:TakeadirecttrainfromMumbaitoIndore.TheIndoreRailwaystationisjustakmawayfromthecitycenter.Oncecantakeanauto rickshaw to travel withinthe city from the station's auto stand.Mumbai to Indore By Bus: Take a bus or hire a cab from Mumbai to Indore, a journey of about10 hours. Deluxe, Volvo, semi-deluxe and ordinary Indore and Maharashtra State buses departeveryhourfromMumbaiBusterminal.ThecostofthecanrangesfromINR15toINR 50,depending upon the type of car. There are several small coffee shops and eating joints en routewhich serve typical local dishes. Suitable for families and groups.MumbaitoIndoreByFlight:TherearequiteagoodnumberofdirectflightstoIndorefromMumbai,withajourneyofanhourorso.DeviAhilyabaiHolkarAirportorIndoreairportislocated 10 km from city centre. It is a perfect option for families, senior citizen and children.Read more Travel options on HolidayIQ.com>Mumbai To Indore (526Km)>Delhi To Indore (675Km)>Pune To Indore (512Km)>Ahmedabad To Indore (340Km)>Bangalore To Indore (1102Km)>Nagpur To Indore (376Km)>Kolkata To Indore (1281Km)>Hyderabad To Indore (654Km)Indore weatherBest Season / Best Time to Visit Indore Indore Weather in the central part of the country, Indore experiences a combination of tropicalwet and dry climate, and sub-tropical climate. The weather in Indore is moderately extreme withhotsummersandcoldwinters.Thehighesttemperaturerecordedwas48Celsiusin 1994JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DECPage 9/10which exemplified how hot it can get during the summers. Indore experiences the three distinctseasons of summer, monsoon and winter. Summer in Indore prevails between mid-March andJune,andduringthistimethetemperatureofthecityisquitehigh.Theapproximate summertemperatureinIndoreisbetween35Celsiusand40Celsius,andhumidityisquitelow. ThehottestmonthisusuallyMayandthemercuryrisesashighas45Celsiusduringthe peaksummer days. During the evening and nights however, Indore enjoys a cool breeze and there issome respite from the blistering heat of the daytime. Due to its location on the southern edge oftheMalwaPlateau,acoolpleasantbreeze(referredtoasShab-e-Malwa)blowsinthelateevenings, which cools down the city to some extent. Monsoon arrives in Indore in the later partofJune,andduringthistimethecityexperiencesfrequent,heavyshowers.Thetemperaturegoes down substantially, averaging around 26 Celsius, and the weather becomes quite humid.The maximum rainfall takes place during July and September due to the South West monsoon,andIndorereceivesaround890to970mmofrainfall. IndoreexperienceswinterduringthemonthsofNovembertoFebruary.Duringthistimeweatherisdryandpleasant,and thetemperaturesrangebetween415Celsius.Itremainssunnyandbrightduringthedaysbutcan get quite chilly during the nights. During the peak of winter, the temperature can dip as lowas2to3Celsius.ThebesttimetovisitIndoreisduringthewinterseason when the weatherremains pleasant and temperature comfortable for tourists to explore around the city.About HolidayIQ.comHolidayIQ.comisapremierholidayinformationportalpoweredbyIndia'sfirst& biggest travelcommunity;enablingtravellerstofirstdiscovernumerousvacationchoices,thenplanholidaytrips in full detailPage 10/10