Top 10 Tourist Places in Indore: Culture, Food & Heritage

Indore is the most cleanest city of India. The city is the largest and the most populous city of Madhya Pradesh. Located on the Malwa Plateau, the charm of this city lies in its rich cultural heritage which has been preserved over centuries and along with the hints of urbanization. 

Indore has been one of the fore-runners in the development of the country in the era of modernization. One of the educational hubs in the country, Indore has both an IIT and an IIM. Indore has over the years established itself as the hub of trading and industrial practices in the state. The city of Indore gets its name from Indreshwar Mahadev temple. It is believed that Lord Indra meditated on this land and led Swami Indrapuri to establish this temple. The most important about Indore is the local delicacies like Indori Poha at Sarafa Bazaar while you are in Indore.
 

Lal Bagh Palace, Indore 
 

The Lal Bagh palace is spread on a sprawling area of 28 acres and reflects the taste of the rulers of the Holkar dynasty. The palace is an example of architectural magnificence, this palace once contained one of the best rose gardens in the country. Indore has its own share of grandeur, this is one spot that you should mark on the top of your travel itinerary. 
The palace that once was a witness to the grandeur of the Holkar dynasty. The palace is now a museum, that keeps some of the most exquisite artifacts of the Maratha Empire and the Holkar dynasty intact, apart from a rare coin collection, which dates back to the Mughal period.

The interiors of this palace will make you forget that you are in India, owing to the myriad mixture of Italian marble columns, grand chandeliers, rich Persian carpets, flying nymphs on the ceiling, Belgium stained glass windows, Greek mythological reliefs, Italian style wall paintings, stuffed leopards, and tigers etc. the Lal Bagh Palace is a must visit, if you're in Indore. 
 

Rajwada, Indore 
 

Rajwada is a magnificent and historical palace which is located in the city of Indore and was constructed by the Holkars more than 200 years ago. This is a seven-storied structure located near the Chhatris and serves as an excellent example of royal grandeur and architectural skills. 

Located between the crowded streets of the Kajuri Bazar and facing the main square of the city, the Rajwada palace also faces a well-maintained garden that houses a statue of Queen Ahilya Bai, an artificial waterfall and some beautiful fountains. Even after all these years, the palace continues to be one of the most famous tourist spots in Indore and is one of the oldest structures too.