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Situated
on the banks of the river Saraswati and Khan. Indore was
planned and founded by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar and derives its
name from the 18th century Indreshwar Temple. Indore is a
flourishing industrial city with a proud past. Chief
attraction is the Kanch Mandir or Glass Temple of the Digamber
Jains the walls, floor and ceiling of which are lavishly
inlaid with glass and mother of pearl. Palaces and cenotaphs
of the former rulers are other attractions.
General
information
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Rainfall
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110
cm (July to September).
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Best
Season
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September
to March.
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Temperature
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Summer
Max- 40.5, Min- 27; Winter Max- 30.4, Min- 15.
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STD
Code
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0731
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How
to get there
Air
Indore
is linked directly with Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bombay, Delhi,
Gwalior
Rail
Indore
is on Western Railway and is connected to major cities of
India.
Road
Indore
is connected by good motorable roads. Some important distances
are:- Agra 605 km, Ahmedabad 456 km, Bhopal 187 km, Bombay 602
km, Delhi 809 km, Gwalior 486 km, Khajuraho 574 km, Maheshwar
90 km, Mandu 105 km, Ujjain 53 km etc.
In
and around
Rajwada
This
two century old seven storyed historic palace was the nerve
centre of all trading activities.
Chhatri
Bagh
Chhatris
or cenotaphs erected in memory of the Holkar rulers and their
family. An incomparable example of Maratha architecture and
sculpture.
Lalbaug
Palace
The
ancestral palace of the rulers, today it is the residence of
Usha Raje, direct descendant of the Holkars. This exquisite
monument reflects the taste, grandeur and lifestyle of the
Holkars.
Kanch
Mandir
Close
to the Rajwada is a quaint Jain shrine or 'Palace of mirrors'.
In it one's reflection can be seen cast in myriad mirrors
studded on the walls and the ceiling.
Bagh
Caves
There
are 9 caves of which only 5 have survived, Cave No. 4 known as
Rang Mahal is the most magnificent.
Mandu
Mandu has many
historical monuments like Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Jama
Masjid, Asharfi Mahal, Baz Bahadur 's Palace & Rani
Rupmati's Pavilion. MAHESHWAR 90 km - Situated on the banks of
river Narmada, This town was arlier known as Maheshmati. It
gained importance under Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar who constructed
many temples and ghats on the banks of the Narmada.
Omkareshwar
It has
numerous medieval temples. Perhaps the most important is the
Shri Omkareshwar Mahadeo temple enshrining one of the twelve
Jyotirlingas of India. Accomodation Facility available at
Indore
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