Indore Excursion : Places nearby Indore - Madhya Pradesh

Places to visit nearby destination - Indore

Maheshwar

Located 91 kilometres from Indore, a four hour journey by bus, is the small town of Maheshwar. The small town is famous for its fort and temples and also for the saris produced by the local weavers. Known as Maheshwari saris, the silk saris are intricately patterned and quite comfortable to wear. You can get some of the fine locally made saris from the local shops where the prices of these saris are comparatively cheaper.

Mandu

The word Mandu literally means the city of joy in the local language here. Located at a distance of 99 kilometres from Indore, it is a must visit excursion point from Indore. Mandu has a number of sites to visit like the palaces, tombs, temples, and a fort that was the monsoon retreat of the Mughal emperors here. Moreover, Mandu has over 40 monuments which are divided into three broad groups: the Central Village Group, the Royal Enclave Group, and the Rewa Kund Group. Champa Baoli, the huge 15th-century Jami Masjid, the beautiful Jahaz Mahal (ship palace), the Hindola Mahal or swing palace, the romantic Baz Bahadur/’s Palace, Roopmati/’s Pavilion and the Hoshang Shah/’s Tomb are some of the unique and must see tourist spots of Mandu.

Mhow

Another important site to visit during your excursion is Mhow. The word Mhow is the abbreviated form of Military Headquarters Of War (MHOW) which was supposedly the British war management centre. Located at a distance of 23 kilometres from Indore, Mhow today is functioning as one of India/’s most prestigious military training establishments for senior officers. The campus of the training establishment is worth having a look.

Omkareshwar

Located a few kilometres away from Indore town is a small island at the confluence of the Narmada and Kaveri rivers in the state. The island is shaped like the holy Hindu symbol /’Om/’ and the Omkareshwar temple here is one of the many temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is made from local soft stone. The temple also holds importance as one of the 12 jyotirlingams of India, attracting a good number of religious tourists every year. The island also has some other temples near the Omkareshwar temple.

Patal Pani

Located at a distance of 36 kilometres from Indore, Patal Pani is an exotic excursion destination from Indore. This site is especially famous for the 150 feet high waterfall. Water falls from that height into a kund. The kund is supposed to be dangerous as the depth of it is still unknown. It is believed that the bottom of this kund touches Patal (nether world).

Ujjain

Located at a distance of 56 kilometres from Indore, Ujjain also called as Ujjayini, is one of the holiest cities of India. Situated on the banks of the sacred river Shipra, Ujjain is also known for being one of the four centres of Kumbha Mela. The Mahakaleshwar Temple, the Gopal Mandir or the Ganesh Temple, the temple of Har Siddhi Mata (the family goddess of king Vikramaditya) and the Vedha Shala (Veda School) are some of the must visit destinations of this place.