INDORE IS THE LARGEST CITY IN MADHAY PRADESH INDIA
CITY IN Madhay Pradesh,and together with its satellite town of Pithampur and Dewas,
is one of the faster-growing economic regions in India of Proximity to the
Gujrat Mumbai grid is a major factor behind its huge central India and produces
over 50,000 graduates each year 30% of whom have technical training.
It was one
the capital of Holker, Who theire keen interest in city planning and education,
shaped much of indore. Many civic institution in the city predate India’s
Independence. Todat indore is a perfect mélange of the old and the new,where
old hertige structure coexite with modern multi –storeyed building.
A trading hub between the Deccan and Delhi in the 16th
century, the city of Indore was discovered by
Rao Nandial
chaudhary in mid 1710. Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar, with her keen interest in
education and planning built this city.
Today indore
the state’s largest city offers a spectacle of majestic palaces co-exiting with
commericial center. A part from considered as the state’s commercial capital it
is also know for mouth-watering culinary experience. It is in the first 20
cites to be developed as smart cities. Indore with its abundance,will make you
ask for more , like you did as a child for your favorite dish.
Best season to visit :- This destination can be visited throughout
the year, but it’s is in the first best to visit to in the mounths of July to
April.
What to see :- The biggest tourist attracation in
indore is the Rajwada, built in 1749 by Malhar Rao Holkar to serve as his palace.
The mammouth seven storeyed palace,a combination of Maratha, Mughal and French
architectural styel,reach out to the sky from the chaotic lanes of Khajuri
Bazaar, in the heart of the old city. The palace has recently been renovated.
Gita Bhavan :- The relatively new Gita Bhavan is
adorned with many statues of gods and
goddesses of various religions.
Krishnapura Chhatris:-Beautiful chhatris commemorating Holkar
king are located on the banks of khan river at chhatipura and Krishnapura All the
chhatris have spires and enshrine life-size statues of Holkar ruler and theire
queen.
Lalbagh palace :- Set amidst manicured gardens spread
over nearly 72 acres in the southwest of the city is the magnificent Lalbagh palace,built
between 1886 and 1921.The palace blends
Renaissance, Palladian and Baroque elements and houses grand chandeliers
rich Persian carpets and stuffed gaming
trophies.
Annapurna Mmandir :- Indore has ann eclectic mix oof
temples, mosques and churches that are intergral to its unique social fabric. close
to Lalbagh palace is Annapurna Mandir, inspired by the Meenakshi Temple of
Madhuri. Nearby is dargh of Shahanshah -
e-Malwa,with a banyan tree said to be over 700 year old.
Kanch Mandir :- The beautiful Kanch mandir near
Rajwada was built by the jain industrialist, Seth Hukumchandra, in
the early 20th century. The walls
ceiling floor and doors,even the painting and murals here are all made of
glass, with cut-gllass chandeliers adorning the ceiling. On the top floor is a
special glass chamber that multiples the images of three tirthankars-Adinath,
Shantinath & chandraprabha made of shimmering black onyx,to an infinite
number.
Bada Ganapati Mandir:- West of Kanch Mandir is the 19th
century Bada Ganapati mandir that houses, what is believed to be, the largest
Ganesh idol in the world, measuring 8mtr from head to foot. Built by Rani
Ahilya Bai Holkar, Khajrana is another Ganesh temple that is deeply revered by
the locals. Nearby is the famous Dargah of Nnahar Sayed.
Gandhi Hall (Ghanta Ghar ):- Indore’s stunning indo-Sarcenic Town
Hall ws inaugurated in 1905. In 1948 it was christened Gandhi Hall.
It has a
four-faced domed clock tower in front because of which it is locally known as
Ghanta Ghar.
Central Museum :-- This possesses one of the best
collection of Hindu & jain sculpture from Madhay Pradesh,dating from the
Gupta to paramara periods.
Pipliyapala :- the family entertainment park at Pipaliyapala lake
has a food zoon and boat club with Malwa Queen cruise. Other attraction include
musical fountain, artist village, biodiversity park and labyrinth.
Gomateshwar :- About 10 kms from the city at the
jain site of Gomatgiri, is a massive 7mtr. Statue of Lord Gomateshwar. There
are also 24 marbles, each dedicated to a Tirthankara.
How to Reach :-
By Air :- Devi AhiLiya Bai International. Airport at indore has daily flights to the major cities.
By Train :- It is well-connected to all major cities by Train.
By Road :- It is also connected by regular bus service with Bhopal, gwalior, Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad,Pune Nasik well connected all india.
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