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INDORE: A ROBUST NUCLEUS

Favoured as the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, Indore is the largest city of the state. Indore serves as the core center for commerce, media, finance, art, fashion, research, technology, entertainment and education. Placed on the southern edge of Malwa Plateau, the city roots back to the 16th century. This thriving city also plays a melting pot to a variety of ethnic groups from around the regions and has engendered numerous talents and many great personalities who then went ahead to gratify the entire nation. We bring to you an assortment of the finest places in the city that are bound to give you an experience of a lifetime.

Top 10 must visit places in Indore

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RAJWADA PALACE

Popular as the Heart of Indore, Rajwada palace is an iconic mansion built in 1766 AD by the Holkars of Maratha Empire as their Royal Abode. The seven storied structure is the epitome of grandeur and brilliant architecture. The grand wooden entrance covered with iron studs is bound to take you into the glorious past of the city.

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PAATALPANI WATERFALL

Away from the pandemonium of city life, this spot gives you a much needed escape into the tranquillity and serenity of natural aura. Located at a distance of about 35kms from Indore, Paatalpani is a picturesque sight enveloped in lush green surroundings around a waterfall which turns into a mighty cascade during the monsoon season.

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GANESHA TEMPLE, KHAJRANA

One of the most revered temples in the country, Khajrana Ganesh Temple was built by the Maratha Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar. The place offers a divine experience and is a source of delight to the believer.

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LAAL BAAGH PALACE

Situated on the bank of River Khan, the three storied palace was built by Maharaja Shivaji Rao Holkar. Influenced by European style of architecture the structure largely resembles Versailles Palace. The palace also houses exemplary artefacts from the pre historic times.

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SARAAFA BAZAAR

Famed as the “Street Food Capital of India”, Indore also houses one of the most vibrant street food markets of the country. Saraafa Bazaar is a surreal food market that crops up in the night and offers an array of robust and racy street food items of India. Your visit to Indore is definitely incomplete without a tour of this market.

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PIPLIYAPALA REGIONAL PARK

With a setting of a beautiful pond amidst lush green gardens, Pipliyapala or Atal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Park is one of the prime attractions of Indore. The park embodies beautiful fountains, French gardens, and maze and bio-diversity gardens.

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CHAPPAN DUKAAN

Another destination to treat your taste buds is the well known Chappan Dukaan of Indore. The place offers lip-smacking fast food items prepared in pure Indori style as they call it. So, if you are a food enthusiast on a lookout for a mouth watering escapade, then this is the place for you.

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INDORE MUSEUM

Also known as the Central Museum, the museum is a reflection of Holkar Dynasty. The museum showcases one of the finest art collections from the medieval and pre-medieval era. The place is a must visit in order to tingle your taste in art and culture.

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GOMMATGIRI

Located on a hillock, the place is embraced by a 21feet tall statue of Gomateshwar, an impeccable replica of the famous Bahubali statue of Shrawanbegola. Comprising of eccentric marble temples, the place is a peaceful refuge and is sacred to followers of Jainism.

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MAHATMA GANDHI TOWNHALL

Originally named as King Edwards Hall, the town hall is designed in Indo-Gothic style of architecture. Rechristened as Mahatma Gandhi Hall, the place stands as a landmark monument of the city and is occupied in holding book fairs and numerous exhibitions through out the year.

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~Amidst the Chaos, lies Peace~ My experience with this city is very well explained in the title itself. In the hustle bustle of the city, lies an area of astounding peace - The Mahakaleshwar Temple. This city is home to one of the 12 Jyotirlings of Lord Shiva - THE MAHAKALESHWAR JYOTIRLING....

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