Indore is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh state of India. Being a central city, it hosts a number of national and international events. If you are on Indore trip and have only a day to spend in the city, we suggest visiting following places-
- Annapurna temple
- Rajwada
- Krishnapura Chhatri
- Indore museum
- Lal Bagh Palace
Planning the route
Annapurna temple
This temple is one of the few temples in India, dedicated to the Indian Goddess of Food. The remarkable features of this temple is the ornate gate and elephant statues.
Address: Kranti Kriplani Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452009, India
Contact: +91 89623 69085
Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 02:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next Destination: Rajwada, 15 minutes by car
Rajwada
It is a historical place built by Holkars of the Maratha Empire. It iis 2 centuries old, seven storied structure.
Address: Rajwada Circle, Rajwada, Near Holker Cloth Market, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452002, India
Contact: +91 1800 233 7777
Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Monday closed
Time to spend: 1 to 1.5 hours
Next Destination: Krishnapura Chhatri, 5 minutes by car
On your way to the next destination, you can halt and eat at Ashiana restaurant, they serve one of the best traditional cuisine in the town.
Krishnapura Chhatri
It is a cenotaph (a tomb like monument built to commemorate the martyrs), built in the memory of Holkars. The place has beautiful wall carvings and statues.
Address: Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Rajwada, Maharaja Tukoji Rao Holker Cloth Market, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452007, India
Contact: +91 73897 80050
Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Sunday closed
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next Destination: Indore museum, 15 minutes by car
Also visit Chikmagalur Chouraha, which is only 10 minutes walk from this place.
Indore museum
The museum showcases the artifacts from prehistoric to the modern era. It is also known as central museum.
Address: Near GPO Square, Navlakha, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001, India
Contact: +91 94610 92053
Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday closed
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next Destination: Lal Bagh Palace, 15 minutes by car
Lal Bagh Palace
It is a luxurious palace of the Holkar dynasty. The architecture shows a mix of baroque, rococo & neoclassical styles.
Address: Nai Duniya, Revenue Colony, Indira nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452007, India
Visiting time: 10:15 AM to 05:45 PM, Monday closed
Time to spend: 1.5 hours
You can rent a car for the entire day and travel to these places. You can also book intercity cab from Indore to Ujjain and say hello to the Lord Mahakal, a famous temple in Ujjain.
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