Indore voted as the 'cleanest city of India' for five consecutive
years, is also one of the fastest developing cities of our country.
Growing at an exponential pace, the city has become a major tourist
attraction, especially for all those travellers who are looking for a
break from the chaos of day-to-day life and want to explore the roads
less travelled. Taking into account this fact, we deftly collated a
list of the best places in Indore that you must visit with your
family, friends, and loved ones.
LAL BAGH PALACE
Inhabited by the heirs of the Holkar dynasty, this splendid
palace is the epitome of grandeur and grace. Spread over a
sprawling expanse of 28 acres, it is a superb example of the
architectural brilliance of the time. Overlooking the Khan
River, this palace was constructed with much endurance and
diligence for over 35 long years! Today, this Indore
attraction stands as a museum housing some of the most
valuable artefacts of the Maratha & Mughal Empire. It boasts
of outstanding architectural features like Italian marble
columns, rich Persian carpets, grand chandeliers, Belgium
stained glass windows and Italian style wall paintings. The
palace-turned-museum opens its doors between 10:00 AM – 5:00
PM on all days of the week barring Monday.
Rajwada Palace
Built in 1747 A.D. by Malhar Rao Holkar, founder of Holkar
Dynasty, the Rajwada Palace was known to be the commercial hub
where all the trading activities of the city took place. It is
known to have been subjected to three incidents of fire and
was restored to its lost glory in 2006. It was revamped under
the supervision of H.H. Ushadevi Holkar, the Maharani of
Indore. A fusion of the Maratha, Mughal and French
architectural styles, the palace is known for its beautiful
design comprising of fountains, an artificial waterfall and a
few wonderful pieces of sculptures dating back to the
11th-century. What is particularly remarkable about this
Indore attraction is the enchanting beauty of Rani Ahilya
throne, Ganesha Hall and Darbar Hall. As the twilight sets in,
the palace also allures a swarm of young visitors for a Light
and Sound Show.
Kanch Mandir
Beautifully fashioned out of glass, this Jain Temple is one of
the finest examples of exemplary craftsmanship. It is adorned
by exquisitely designed glass panels with intricate detailing
exuding the various facets of Jainism. It houses the idols of
Jain Tirthankaras. It was built to commemorate the eminent
industrial leader Seth Hukumchand Jain.
Chhappan Dukaan
Chhappan Dukaan is one of Indore's busiest street food hubs.
It has an array of gastronomic treats in store for its
visitors serving specials such as chaat, idli and dosa that
will tantalize your taste buds. It lights up brightly at night
with zealous crowds swarming to indulge in the local
delicacies as they indulge in some lively conversations.
Patal Pani Waterfalls
Situated along the Indore-Khandwa road, this 35 km fall
cascades down with enormous force, creating a magical effect
upon the visitor and leaving them spell-bound. This is a
popular picnic hub not only for its trekking activities, but
also due to the fact that it is situated in close proximity to
numerous equally worth-seeing destinations such as Bagh Caves
and Burhanpur.