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Geeta Bhawan

Newly built, adorned with many statues of Gods of various religions. It is open to all, irrespective of caste, creed, religion etc., with provision for devouts to pray separately. Central hall is decorated with wall paintings from Puranas, Ramayan, Mahabharat, and is used for religious descourses - Pravachans. Book stores within the premises sell religious books.

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Mahatma Gandhi Hall

This is one of the prettiest buildings in Indore. Built in 1904 and originally named as King Edward Hall, was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Hall in 1948. This Indo-gothic structure is made in seoni stone and its domes and steeples are a landmark of Indore city. It has a clock tower in front, due to which it is also known locally as Ghanta Ghar. The central hall has a capacity for 2000 people and is frequently the venue of book / painting exhibitions, sales, and fairs throughout the year.

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Meghdoot Garden

Newest and the largest of the gardens situated on the outskirts of the city, about four kilometers from Palasia. It has sprawling lawns, lighted fountains, dancing fountains, landscaped gardens. It has been extensively renovated in 2000-01. There is an amusement park Mangal Merry Landadjacent to it. Ice cream parlours, milk parlours, Chaat gali are on the outside.

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Gomatgiri

In 1981, the M.P. government donated a hillock to the Jain Samaj, who constructed a 21 feet statue of Gomateshwar, a replica of the Bahubali statue of Shrawanbegola. Also built are 24 marble temples with shikars, for each Tirthankar. Gomatgiri is approached by a lovely picturesque drive 10 minutes from the city airport. It also has a guest house, a dharamshala and a restaurant.

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Bijasan Tekri

This hillock (tekri) has a small temple of Bijasen Mata, built in 1920. Mela is held here during Navaratri. This place is two minutes drive from the airport and about nine kms from the railway station. From this hill, one gets a magnificent view of the sunset and a breathtaking view of city at night. Perched on top of the hill was a guest house of the Holkars, now converted into a Border Security Force Arms Museum. Surrounding area is being developed into gardens with a small lake.

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Nakhrali & Chokhi Dhani

This is a new concept in entertainment which is fast catching roots in Indore. These are sort of heritage villages with rustic Rajasthani atmosphere. There are camel / horse / goat / bullock rides, train ride, puppet show, magic show, monkey show, bioscope, etc for the kids in addition to boating facility, rajasthani dance cum entertainment show, a public dance hall (disko!) etc. There is also a spacious indian style dining hall where hot, tasty meals are served. The whole area is nicely landscaped and kept clean and well maintained. Open full day on week ends and in the evening till night on working days. There are currently two such villages, Nakhrali Dhani at Rau in the souther suburb and Chokkhi Dhani on Khandwa road in the eastern suburb. These provide a very good means of family outing in the evenings.

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Deoguradia

Deoguradia Indore In a small picturesque village of Deoguradia, 8 kms from Indore, on Nemawar road, stands the monolithic rock temple built in 7th century and redone in 18th century by Ahilya Bai Holkar. Also known as Garuda Tirth, it has a water outlet in the shape of of Gomukh from which water flows out almost as in Abhishek. The original Shivalinga is 12 ft under water in a sunken temple above which the present temple is constructed. On every Shivratri, a fair is held in honour of the diety - Shri Gutkeshwar Mahadeo.

For the garments, Chhappan Bazar and Sarafa are places to visit. Chhappan Bazar has many shops selling mouthwatering "Chaat" and related stuff. Sarafa, which as the name suggests, is a jewelry market during day time. But at night, when the jewelry shops close, the place is magically transformed into a large indian fast food centre selling rabri, rasmalai, kulfi, and an amazing array of vegetarian snack foods and namkeens. This narrow mile long road (close to Rajwada) is packed with people through most of the night and has a carnival atmosphere.

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Chattris of Indore

The Chattris are the memorials to Holkar Rulers carved out of stone that have withstood the test of time to serve as one of the finest specimen of architectural style. These Chattris are important historical monuments, holding crucial status during the royal periods and making significant impact on the history books and texts. Consisting of dome type tombs with pyramidal spires on top, these Chattris were built in memory of Holkar rulers and are located in the banks of River Khan.

According to historical records, the Holkars ruled over a large area of the state of Madhya Pradesh. They were great rulers and enjoyed support of their people. During the year 1858, British dominated the country and India came under the rule of the Queen. The Holkars were defeated by the British in the war and had to submit their kingdom in their hands. As their capital was also lost, they shifted to Indore. The city derives its name from the famous temples named Indreshwar and Indrapur.

The incidents that lead to the birth of these Chattris are both intriguing and stuff of legends. The Holkar who were proud rulers and enjoyed a great support of the people were defeated by the British colonial army, forcing them to submit their kingdom and shifting to Indore. To serve as a reminder of their glorious rule, these Chattris were built, and true to its original purpose these chattris still exist reminding peoples about the bygone era. Some prominent monuments include the one dedicated to Maharani Krishnabai, the woman ruler of Malwa and two other dedicated to the father and son Tukoji Rao II and Shivaji Rao. There beautiful Chhatri dedicated to Bolia Sahib also exists within the complex.

A common prayer hall displaying carved arches and pillars connects these chattris together, and some life size statues of these rulers also exist atop a high platform. These Chattris are also known for the breathtaking sight presented during the nights, when they get illuminated. To enhance its beauty and visual impact, a manmade lake with fountains has been created and further beautified with well laid gardens on both banks and boating facilities.

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Central Museum Indore

Central Museum in Indore is a hub for art lovers and history buffs alike. Preserving India’s rich history and cultural roots and displaying it through its rich collection of artifacts and souvenirs. One of the most interesting buildings in Indore, it is also known as the Indore Museum. The fascinating blend of history and civilization that flourished in this region during the pre historic age has left its traces, amongst other things, in the Parmar style and sculptures from Hinglajgarh.

Believed to have been originated here, the Parmar style with its chief features of proportioned figures, careful and intricate ornamentation and depiction in stone is extremely popular. Apart from these carvings, the museum also houses the finest specimen from medieval and pre-medieval Hindu and Jain sculptures. Collected after excavations in Hinglajgarh, these delicately carved stone sculptures belonging to the Gupta reigns belong to the 11th and 12th century. Some of the prominent depictions include standing Parvati and a damaged Chamunda, Harihara, Shiva and Parvati seated on Nandi. Although most of the architectural remains are in ruins, the one preserved in good condition consists of a doorframe richly adorned with ornamentation and figures.

The galleries totaling two in numbers have some of the rarest and pre-historic collections on display. Madhya Pradesh itself is a region boasting of a long and famous history that dates back to 5,000 - 4,000 BC and artifacts from that period are on display in Gallery I. quartz sickles, stone tools and ornaments from western Malwa are also on display. Gallery II houses famous Hindu mythological carvings, collection of coins as well as arms and ammunitions. An easily accessible location, the authorities with a view to promote these rare collections have kept the entry free as well as arranged for guides for the convenience of the visitors.

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Indore Bus Stand

Sarawate Bus Stand in Indore is considered to be the main bus stand and you can easily get intercity as well as interstate buses from this bus stop quite easily. The buses are run and managed by Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC) daily. You can easily get the bus tickets from Sarawate Bus Stand in Indore for Bilaspur, Gwalior, Bhopal, Khujner, Ujjain, Guna, Daboh, Datia, Damoh, Harsud, Badnagar, Tikamgarh, Barwaha, Bhind, Seoni, Harsud, Khandwa, Habibganj, Bina, Babina and many other vital cities within the state of Madhya Pradesh. You can also get the bus tickets from Sarawate Bus Stand in Indore for Jhansi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Ajmer Sharif, Shimla and many other cities outside Madhya Pradesh.

At the same time you can get the intercity and interstate bus facility from Gangwal Bus Stand and Rau Bus Stand respectively. Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC) and some private bus operator’s ply their buses from these two bus stands in Indore as well. Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC) has Super Volvo, Super Fast, Express, A/C, Non A/C and Sleeper along with deluxe type of buses. Bus fare starts from 150-200 INR and may vary according to the type of bus used and the total distance traveled.

Navlakha Bus Stand is the origination point for many distant bus services from Indore to Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Pune, Shirdi, Jhansi, Gwalior, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Sagar, Khurai etc. Many private national bus service providers run their bus from this bus stand in Indore. Navlakha bus stand is located near to Bhawarkuan Square in Indore. Navlakha is known for its Navlakh Temple. Around 500 buses ply daily on the inter-state bus stand. It witnesses a huge movement of commuters across the day. There are more then 150 Shops across the bus stand.

There are several private bus operators in Indore that operate intercity and interstate bus facility also. Bharati Travels, Multani Sona Travels, National Insurance Co Ltd, Riddhi Siddhi Communication and Travel Services, Shatabdi Travels, Shree Khurana Travels, Akhanda Travels and Ambe travels are some of the significant bus agents in Indore. All these bus agents offer bus tickets to Bilaspur, Gwalior, Bhopal, Khujner, Ujjain, Guna, Daboh, Datia, Damoh, Harsud, Badnagar, Jhansi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Udaipur and many more cites respectively. Normal fare starts from 350-400 INR.

Contact Numbers of Bus Stand

Sarvate Bus Stand :+91-731-2465688

Gangwal Bus Stand :+91-731-2480688

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Indore Railway Station

The Indore Railway Station is situated in the main city center and is well-linked with all the major railheads in the country. Whether you are planning a vacation or leaving out for a business tour form Indore. So, for your help we introduced here the present and most updated information for all the travelers and tourists of Indore. You get from here the most updated information about Indore railway time table, railway reservation, ticket booking, cheapest fare train and so forth. You will also find the detail of the train root. You can also find the detail about fair of a particular train in all categories so easily and quick.

Indore Junction BG Railway Station

Station Code INDB

Arrival and Departure Enquiry 131, 132

Reservation Enquiry 135

Indore Junction BG railway station is a rail head of the Western Railways. The railway station falls on Dhar Maksi rail route. Indore railway station served by several express and mail trains from Madhya Pradesh and other parts of the country. Some of the important trains pass through the station include Avantika Express, Dehradun Express, Malwa Express, Shanti Express, Shipra Express and Indore Bhopal Intercity Express. Close to Indore Junction, Indore Junction MG railway station is located. Sarwate bus stand is the nearest bus terminal from the railway station. Accommodation facilities are offered by the hotels situated in the vicinity of the station.

Amenities available at Indore railway station include waiting room, retiring room, computerized reservation office, refreshment room, tea stall, book stall and telephone booth.

Connectivity

The Indore Junction BG is a broad gauge station so is the name. Its route is connected with Ujjain Junction to the north west, Indore Mhow to the south, Dewas Junction to the north and Khandwa Junction to the south east. Within state, it is well connected to Bhopal, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Katni, Khandwa, Ratlam and Bina. It is also well connected with some of the major cities of India such as

Jammu & Kashmir : Jammu Tawi, Vijaypur
Punjab : Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Jalandhar, Beas, Jind, Sirhind
Haryana : Ambala, Karnal
New Delhi
Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Jhansi, Agra, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Faizabad, Saharanpur
Bihar : Patna
Jharkhand : Dhanbad
West Bengal : Kolkata (Howrah), Asansol
Tamil Nadu : Chennai, Coimbatore
Kerala : Trivandrum, Ernakulum, Palakkad
Maharashtra : Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Vapi, Karjat, Lonavala
Gujarat : Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Anand, Nadiad
Rajasthan : Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer
Uttarakhand : Dehradun, Haridwar
Andhra Pradesh : Warangal, Vijaywada

Indore still lacks direct trains for the states of

Orissa
Assam
Karnataka
Goa
Himachal Pradesh

Indore Junction MG Railway Station

Station Code INDM

Arrival and Departure Enquiry 131, 132

Reservation Enquiry 135

Indore Junction MG railway is located adjacent to the Indore Junction BG railway station. The railway station is managed by the Western Railways. Jaipur Amritsar Express, Mhow Chittorgarh Express and Purna Jaipur Express and some of the train having their stoppage at the station. Bus stand and hotels are located close to the railway station.

The city of Indore has 10 other railway stations which are:

Station Name	Station Code	Railway Zone	Total Platforms
Indore Junction MG	INDM	West Central Railway	4
Indore Lakshmibai Nagar	ILBN	Western Railway	3
Indore Rajendra Nagar	RJQ	Western Railway	3
Indore Lokmanya Nagar	ILN	Western Railway	2
Indore Mhow	MHOW	Western Railway	2
Indore Rau	RAU	Western Railway	2
Indore New Rajendra Nagar Terminus	RNT	Western Railway	2
Indore Saifi Nagar	SFN	Western Railway	1
Indore Patalpani	PTP	Western Railway	1
Indore Sanwer	SWR	West Central Railway	1

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Indore Airport

Indore Airport is one of the major airports in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated 8 km to the south-east of the city. The airport is popularly known as Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport, after Ahilya Bai Holkar, the ruler of Indore. The airport has one terminal and both domestic as well as international flights operate from here.

Indore has direct flights to all the major cities of India namely Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahemdabad, Bhopal etc. Other than this, there are international flights to Sharjah, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Airport authority of India (AAI) takes care of the Indore airport and supervises the administration.

Facilities at Indore Airport

There are a number of facilities provided at the Indore airport.

Metro Taxi
Car Rental
Hotel Booking Counter
Free Baggage Troller
Bank Counter
STD
T.R. Stall

Once you come out of the airport there are many commuting options available for you nearby, to take you to your destination. There is a Bus stand just outside the terminal, on the Aerodome road. There are a number of city buses available here for various places in the city. Just near the bus stop on the Aerodome road, there is a small prepaid booth. From here you can hire taxis to reach you destination. The other commuting option available outside the airport is the auto rickshaw.

Facts about Indore International Airport

Airport Name	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (DABH) Airport
City Name	Indore
State	Madhya Pradesh
Distance	10 Kms. from city

Contact Details

Address	Airport Director Airports Authority of India DABH Airport Indore (MP)
Telephone	91-731-2629455 91-731-2622021 (R)
Fax	91-731-2620278 , 2621530
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