Tourist Place in Indore
| Location: | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Temperature:
| Summer: 35°C,40°C; Winter:10°C, 3°C |
STD Code:
| 0731 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
Attractions:
| Kanch Mandir, Rajwada,Bada Ganapati Mandir, Lal Bagh Palace |
Language:
| Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi, English |
This magnificent temple is one of the major sites covered by the Madhya Pradesh tour packages. This Jain temple is intricately adorned by glasses that reflect 21 images of Lord Mahavir, which correspond to the 21 Jain Tirthankaras. The splendid glass work inside the temple is a fascinating example of master craftsmanship. This temple is also called Seth Hukumchand temple, after its builder.
Rajwada is one of the great tourist attractions of Indore. It is the old palace, located in old city; this structure is mix of French, Mughal, Maratha architecture. Rulers of Holkar Dynasty constructed this palace. This is a three story building, has well laid gardens with fountains. Lalbagh Palace is another building built by rulers of Holkar dynasty. It also has the lush green gardens all around.
The Bada Ganapati Mandir is one of the important places to visit at Indore. It consists of a huge statue of Lord Ganesh, perhaps the largest in the world, which is approximately 25 feet tall and the color of the statue is Bright Orange.
The Lal Bagh Palace is bounded by beautiful expanses of lush green gardens that enhance the grandeur of the Palace. This palace is spread across 200 acres of land and has been turned into a museum displaying the different artifacts of the Holkar Dynasty.
The Indore Museum houses the finest collection of Parmar sculptures from Hinglajgarh. The Parmar style originated here, and is characterized by proportioned figures, carefully and ornately depicted in stone. The museum is also known for its collection of coins, arms and armour.
Chattri Bagh is another important place to visit. The place is characterised by a number of chhatris or memorial canopies dedicated to the Holkar rulers and their family members. The Chattris or the canopies are quite attractive especially the Chattri of Malhar Rao Holkar I, the founder of the Holkar dynasty.