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About Indore

Boasting of rich cultural heritage and well-preserved natural heritage, the city of Indore serves as a wonderful destination for a memorable vacation with your loved ones. The largest city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Indore is known for many things including historic monuments and wonders of nature. The charming city has retained the old-world charm and amalgamated the heritage with modern vibes in a graceful manner. This pretty city will entice you with its cultural nuances and wide array of interesting activity options that can be availed here.

When it comes to the range of sightseeing spots, Indore boasts perfection. The most eminent attractions include the historical seven storied structure made by the Holkars-Rajwada and the grand Lal Bagh Palace. Indore is also replete with various places of religious importance that attract a number of devotees all round the year. Some of the famous temples in Indore are Kanch Mandir, Annapurna Temple, Bada Ganpati, Khajrana Temple, Gomatgiri, etc.

Often called a Mini Mumbai, Indore is a bustling city with a population of more than one million. Having preserved its rich culture, Indore is known for its glorious history of being a stalwart for the Holkar dynasty. There are many buildings in Indore where you can appreciate the Maratha style of architecture. For architecture enthusiasts, there are various fortresses where one can look forward to seeing the brilliance of Maratha style of fortification engineering.

Indore is also a storehouse for various places of historical interest that will excite the curiosity of all culture-vultures. The Central Museum of Indore is a place where you can admire intricate carvings, coins from different ages, arms of various eras and sculptures that date back to the 11th century. Another popular monument that should be on the bucket list of every history buff in Indore is Gandhi Hall that is famous for Indo-Gothic architecture.

There is no dearth of places for nature lovers in and around Indore. The rich natural heritage of the city has many options to amuse nature lovers. There are numerous places that serve as perfect weekend getaways to spend some quality time with family and friends. In the middle of verdant forests, there are many waterfalls that attract herds of tourists. Some of the popular waterfalls near Indore are Patalpani Waterfall, Tincha Fall, etc. And if you seek a getaway from the chaos of cities, there is the serene town of Dharampuri waiting to let you unwind.

If you are a wildlife enthusiast, being a major city in Madhya Pradesh, Indore has places to impress you with. Pipliyapala Regional Park is a stunning getaway where you can have loads of fun with your loved ones and engage in activities like pedal boating and motor boating. For the bird watchers, Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary is known to be the oldest sanctuary of Madhya Pradesh. Some of the popular fauna which you can witness here are deer, wild hare, tigers and a number of birds.

Nehru Park in Indore is also a popular getaway where one can enjoy buggy rides, pony rides, elephant rides and camel rides along with capturing pictures of interesting carnivores, amazing amphibians, and vibrant avifauna. On your visit, you must also witness the popular white tiger at Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalay. Other popular animals which you can see here are Anacondas, Himalayan Black Bears, Leopards and many endangered amphibians and avifauna.

For foodies, Indore is a paradise boasting of mouth-watering dishes. You can look forward to a divine culinary experience in Indore with varied options available at restaurants and street hawkers. One of the most famous places in Indore for great street food is Chhappan Dukaan. For another diverse experience, Sarafa Bazaar boasts of numerous food stalls where you can enjoy some great food items without spending a lot of money.

Whether it is the famous Indori Poha or Imarti, these delicacies will tickle your taste buds. The bustling city offers a number of famous dishes for the gastronomes to gorge upon like Pani Puri, Vadas, Idlis, Dosas, Sabudana Khichdi, Bhel Puri, Poha, Chaat, Kachori, Samosas, Dal Bafla, Chole Bhature and a huge variety of traditional salty snacks called Namkeen. 

Indore is a wonderful getaway for shopaholics as well. The city has many street markets that are famous for offering a wide range of products at amazing prices. A shopping spree in Indore will not only be light on your pockets but will fill your bag with a number of items. The markets of Indore not only offer local handicrafts but also a number of international clothing brands.

Since Indore is quite famous for its clothing industry, a tour of the city is incomplete without buying fabrics that are adorned with hand block printing, tie, dye and zari work. The most famous item to shop in Indore is the Maheshwari and Chanderi sarees. The popular places to go for shopping in Indore are MT Cloth market for wholesale clothing, the sitlamata Bazar for sarees and buying retail clothes. If you want readymade garments, Topkhana is the best place for you. Besides, a variety of local and international brands can be purchased at malls in Indore.

Offering a complete experience for all kinds of tourists, Indore is a splendid city where the list of interesting activities and places is virtually endless. Being famous for its multiple activities and so many attractions, Indore should be on your bucket list to take back home memories you can cherish forever.

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Indore Reviews

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Vipin Tandon
Reviewed: 08 Oct 2023
5.0/5
It was perfectly planned.
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Harsh Agrawal
Reviewed: 07 Dec 2020
5.0/5
This is the best park i have visited in Indore with lot of adventure activities.It has the best Go-karting indore with the most reasonable price and has superb hospitality. My kid dropped the plate of the momos that i bought so they served me complimentary momos.Cowboy cafe has really good momos in ... Read More
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Jasmeet Gurudatta
Reviewed: 12 Apr 2022
5.0/5
Visited Bangkok with my friends as a postgraduate outing. We booked the package from Thrillophilia, and despite never having booked a major international tour online, the booking experience turned out to be fairly simple and smooth. The tour was planned according to our interest. The overall experie... Read More
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Vikhil Krishna
Reviewed: 10 Apr 2022
4.0/5
First time traveling out of India, my family and I were skeptical. But the Thrillophilia team helped with all our queries and we had the best vacation of our life. Theri package facilities are really good and if lucky enough you do get great deals.
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Gurdev Acharya
Reviewed: 28 Jul 2021
5.0/5
To our surprise, they gave us an amazing discount which was exceptionally worth. Have to say we are lucky to choose Thrillophilia for our stay.
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Sahil Gupta
Reviewed: 21 Jul 2021
5.0/5
Wow Resort in Indore is one of the much recently established properties, and me and my partner stayed there for a few days during the pandemic. I am quite impressed by their safety precautions and protocols, to say the least. In fact, even their food was excellent. The rooms were quite good with mod... Read More

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