This city derives its name from the 18th century Indreshwar temple. Situated in the heart of the Malwa plateau it was the base of the Holkars, former ruler of this erstwhile state.

Indore, in fact was planned and built by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar.

Today, it is a throbbing, vibrant city coloured by its brave past. It is naturally endowed with a beautiful landscape and salubrious climate. Pf interest here are numerous monuments associated with the Holkars.

Details of Tourist Places to Visit near Indore : –

Kasturba Gram
Situated about 8 kms. from Indore on the Khandwa Road, the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust was founded by Mahatma Gandhi. The headquarters of this trust were shifted from Wardha to Indore in 1950.

Mhow
22 kms from Indore , you will find the old military ambience at picturesque Mhow. Now a small city, it was an old British Cantonment and military Headquarters of War.

Mandu

99 km from Indore.Perched along the Vindhyan ranges at an altitude of 2000 feet, Mandu, with its natural defences, was originally the fort capital of the Paramara rulers of Malwa. Later towards the end of the 13th century, it came under the Sultans of Malwa, one of whom renamed it as Shadiabad-the city of joy.

Some of the structures worth seeing in the fort complex are the tomb of Hoshang Shah, Jami Masjid, Ashrafi Mahal, Jahaz Mahal, Roopmati’s Pavilion, Baz Bahadur’s Palace and Hindola Mahal.

It is on top of the list of tourist places to visit near Indore.

Omkareshwar

78 km. Situated at the confluence of the Narmada and Kaveri are temples built in the medieval Brahmanic style. Omkareshwar has one of the 12 Jyotirlinga enshrines at the temple of Shri Onkar Mandhata, set in picturesque surroundings. It is on top of the list of tourist places to visit near Indore.

Patal Pani

Another scenic spot towards Mhow, Patal Pani is famous for its water fall. The water falls from a height of 150 ft. into a kund whose depth, till date, remains unfathomable. Hence, the name Patal Pani. It is on top of the list of tourist places to visit near Indore.

Dhar
47 km.. It is used to be the capital of the former Paramara kings. Famous among them is Raja Bhoj. Earlier, Dhar boasted of an exquisite image of Goddess Saraswati at the Bhojsala temple.The same image is now displayed in the British Museum, London.

Bawangaja

About 175 kms. away from Indore, you can see a 72 feet high statue hewn from one rock, at Bawangaja. It is also an important Jain pilgrimage centre belonging to the 15th century.