Indore (Hindi: इन्दौर Indaur), the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, is on the Malwa Plateau. While growing at a fast pace, it still manages to combine traditional and modern lifestyles. Indoris are well known for their warm and friendly attitude. The city is officially the cleanest in India, a distinction it has earned through the dedicated efforts of its local government.
Indore (Hindi: ihn-DAWR) is at an altitude of 553 m above sea level, on the banks of two small rivulets - the Saraswati and the Khan. They unite at the centre of the city where there is a small 18th-century temple of Sangamnath or Indreshwar. The name Indore is due to this deity. It is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh, with a population of over a million, and a commercial hub. Indore city presents a happy blend of historical past and promises of rapid modernization. Indore has witnessed the reign of one of the greatest women in Indian history, Rani Ahilyabai Holkar.
There are numerous rental car/travel companies in the city, where can you can get cars according to KM or fixed rate basis. Ask for packages for both the cabs, if you are planning to go around for long time. A/C charges are extra. Auto Rickshaws are available everywhere. The city has been major change and development at the moment most of the city is approachable through AICTSL City buses and A major part of the city has been connected through BRTS shuttle bus called iBus , there are cheaper shared transportation (Maruti Vans) that runs throughout the city.
Indore has many good places to see ranging from shopping malls, to historical and cultures spots. The city's rich heritage and culture is reflected through the beautifully built palaces and temples. 1 Annapurna Temple. It is a famous temple of the goddess of food. The name of the temple Annapurna means "anna" which literally means food. The people in town have great faith in the temple. The temple is made with beautiful colourful work done at the entrance gate. 2 Bada Ganpati. Better known for its size than antiquity, this temple houses perhaps the largest Ganesh idol in the world measuring 25 feet from crown to foot.
1 Meghdoot Uapvan, Vijay Nagar. It is a huge garden with a fountain show and many kinds of plants and flowers are planted here. It brings you close to nature within the city itself and lovely point for couples. 2 Nakhrali Dhani Water Park, Rau. A one of its kind Rajasthani Village-themed park become amusement park and restaurant. This is an exclusive park in Indore which lets you enter into the world of a Rajathani village. 3 Regional Park, Pipliapala Lake (Rajiv Gandhi Square). 9AM - 10PM. The most beautiful park in town. It was developed by Indore Development Authority on the banks of ancient pipliyapala lake. The park has been developed beautifully with estimated cost of ₹70 crores.
The usual breakfast consists of kachories , samosas and pohas, and then there are sweets such as jalebies, imarties, gulab jamuns, malpuas, kaju katli and rabdi. One must also not miss baked (bina tala) samosas/patties, bana hua style, all over the city, mostly available at Saanchi Milk Parlours. Apna Sweets, Vijaynagar Indore, ☏ +91 7611106915. Celebration (near MY Hospital, Railway Station). A self-service food joint offering fusion Chinese food, bakery items, chaats, chole kulche, etc., favoured by young single people and families. Celeberity, AB Road. Has the best North Indian food tasty buffet in town, good entrées and a great coffee shop. Chappan Dukaan.
02 Disc n' Lounge, Near Bombay Hospital Vijaynagar (take City Bus Till Satya Sai Chauraha and walk for about 500 m to reach the hotel). Blue Ice-At Orbit Mall Chasers-At Centrall Mall The Drink-At T.I Mall Hotel Kanchan Tilak Hotel Radisson Lava Tittos Bhawarkua Indore Level 3-At Mangal City Mall [1] Nakhrali Dhani On The Rocks Velocity Indore Quorum-At Sayaji Hotel Sarovar Portico Sayaji Hotel, H/1, Scheme No. 54, Vijay Nagar, ☏ +91-731-4006666. Sheesha Sky Lounge C-21 Mall Indore Trance The Pub, 3A, PU3, Gemini Mall, AB Road (Opposite C-21 Mall). Good range of cocktails and mocktails. The pub is never empty though could do with a renovation.
Indore is a safe place to stay. Like other big cities, it does not have safety issues generally even at late hours. You can find the roads full of people even at 11PM. It is also safe for women. Though some parts of the cities are isolated after 8pm so you will have to make sure you don't go alone in these areas as safety maybe an issue. General safety measures need to be used. But in areas like MG Road, Palasia, Y.N. Road it is crowded and safe till 11pm.
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