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| Lal Bagh Palace (Indore) |
In the south-west of the city, surrounded by gardens, lies the grand Lal Bagh Palace, built 1886-1921. The scene of many royal receptions, it has a total area of 28 hectares.
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| Bada Ganpati (Indore) |
This temple houses perhaps the largest Ganesh idol in the world, measuring 25 feet from crown to foot. Built in 1875 the temple is a result of the dream of an Avantika (Ujjain) resident, Shri Dadhich.
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| Kanch Mandir (Indore) |
This Jain temple is an architectural marvel in glass. The walls, ceilings, floors, pillars and door knobs are entirely inlaid with glass. Atop is a special glass chamber which multiplies the three statues of Lord Mahavira installed there into an indefinite number.
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| Town Hall (Indore) |
Made in 1904 in Indo-Gothic style, it's Seoni stone domes and staples are a landmark of Indore. The various, round the year book and painting exhibitions, fairs and festivals find a ready venue in this hall. The building also has a library, a children's park and a temple.
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| Central Museum (Indore) |
The Indore Museum houses the finest collection of Parmar sculptures from Hinglajgarh. The Parmar style originated here, and is characterised by proportioned figures, carefully and ornately depicted in stone. The museum is also known for it's collection of coins, arms and armour.
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| Gita Bhavan (Indore) |
Adorned with many statues of Gods of various religions, it's construction is inspired by the religious motto "many names to a God is after all of one God".
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| Chhatris (Indore) |
Chhatris are tombs or cenotaphs that keep alive in the memory of dead Holkar rulers and their family members. The Chhatris picturesquely poised on the bank of river Khan are a tribute to Maratha architecture and sculpture, of a by gone era.
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| Annapurna (Indore) |
Inspired by the Meenakshi temple of Madurai, 4 life-sized elephants hold an ornately decorated gate in plaster here. Inside the temple of Annapurna Devi are also the temples of Lord Shiva, Kal Bhairava, Lord Hanuman and a Pravachan hall. Colourful motifs from mythological stories adorn the outer walls.
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| Khajrana (Indore) |
The citizens of Indore have great faith in this Ganesh temple. It is believed that all wishes are fulfilled by praying here. Nearby is the dargah of Nahar Sayed. This is an important pilgrimage place for Maita Muslims.
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| Kasturbagram (Indore) |
The Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust was founded by Mahatma Gandhi. Some of it's many commendable activities are agricultural production, training, rural institute for girls, village sanitation programmes etc.
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| Bijasen Tekri (Indore) |
Bijasen is a guest house of the Holkars on a hillock. Today it serves as a tribute to the modern day warriors -- Border Security Arms Museum. The premises also holds a small temple dedicated to Bijasen mata. A fair is held during the Navratri.
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| Gomatgiri (Indore) |
The Jain samaj has constructed a 21 ft statue of Lord Gomateshwar -- a replica of the Bahubali statue of Shravanbelagola. Also built here are 24 marble temples with shilars for each tirthankar.
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| MHOW (Indore) |
The Military Headquarters Of War (MHOW) is located 23 kms from Indore. Presently, it is one of India's most prestigious military training establishments for senior and higher commands, the whole cantonment is beautifully landscaped.
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| Patal Pani (Indore) |
Famous for it's waterfall, Patal Pani -- a popular picnic spot is 32 kms from Indore. Water falls, from a height of 150 ft, into a kund. It is believed that the bottom of this unfathomable kund reaches Patal (netherworld), hence the name Patal Pani.
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| Dhar (Around Indore) |
64 km from Indore, on the Indore-Ahmedabad road lies Dhar -- the capital of Parmar Kings. In the monuments one can see the combination of Hindu, Afghan and Mughal architecture. Bhoj shala, Laat masjid, the fort and the lakes are the main tourist attractions.
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| Nemawar (Around Indore) |
Situated on the other side of the bank of the Narmada it was the place where Jamdagni, the father of Parasuram, meditated. The temple of Renukaji and Siddhanath is situated near the village. There is a statue of Lord Vishnu at Suryakund.
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| Omkareshwar (Around Indore) |
Famous for it's Sri Omkar Mandhata temple, this island is situated at the confluence of the Narmada and Kaveri rivers. This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, has drawn Hindu pilgrims for centuries on account of it's jyotirlingam. The setting here is stunning and the temple is constructed from the local soft stone.
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| Maheshwar (Around Indore) |
Maheshwar famous for it's sarees throughout the country for their unique weave and beautifully complex patterns was an important cultural and political centre at the dawn of Hindu civilisation.
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