Indore Hotels

Situated where the rivers Saraswati and Khan meet, the city of Indore in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its temples and architectural monuments, which have been influenced by French, Moghul and British designs. Indore was the capital city of the Holkars and many temples were constructed under the patronage of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar. The presence of innumerable industries like textiles, IT and automobiles has dubbed it as the ‘mini-Mumbai’ of India.

Visit the seven-storied Rajwada, which is two centuries old and presents the amalgamation of Mughal, Maratha and French architectural style of construction. Jain temples like the Kanch Mandir and Seth Hukumchand near it are also known for the unique blend of architecture. The Lal Bagh Palace, amidst a picturesque garden, has an English architectural designing touch. The Indo-Gothic style is very much discernible in the Gandhi Hall. But the chhatris or the cenotaphs of the Chhatri Bagh represent the Marathi style. The Annapurna Temple and the Bijasan Tekri on the top of the hill are the other attractions in the city.

Kasturbagram, named by the wife of Mahatma Gandhi, is only 8 kilometres (5 miles) away. Tourists also throng to the island of Omkareshwar located in the confluence of Kaveri and Narmada.

When To Go

Indore has a tropical climate with the temperature rising up to 40C (104F) during summer and going down to 6C (43F) in winter. The summer starts in the month of April. Monsoon rain comes in mid June, which continues up to September. Although Indore can be pleasant due to the cool, gentle breeze know as ‘Shab-e-Malwa’ that blows in the night, November to March is the ideal time to visit the place.

• Summer (April to June): The temperature is 35-40C (95-104F) with the peak temperature in May (45C (113F))

• Winter (November to February): The temperature is 20-25C (68-77F) during the day, whilst at night the temperature is 4-10C (39-50F)

Getting There

Indore is well connected by both air and land road. The Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport is situated 8 kilometres (5 miles) away in the southeastern part of the city. Both domestic and international flights fly from here. Direct flights are readily available to all the major locations within India. International flights to places like Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Sharjah are also available.

• Taxis and auto rickshaws: Taxis and auto rickshaws are available to move around the city.

• By train: The Indian Railways link Indore to the major cities and towns of India. Travelling to Indore by road is also easy as many state and national highways pass through the city. Important towns and cities in Madhya Pradesh and nearby states are approachable from here. Both bus and train services are cheap.

• By air: Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport

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