INDORE WITH UJJAIN & OMKARESHWAR (FROM INDORE)

At a distance of 3 km from Indore Junction, Rajwada Palace is a magnificent palace situated in the heart of Indore city of Madhya Pradesh. Located on Mahatma Gandhi Road, it is one of the prominent places of heritage in Madhya Pradesh, and among the must-include places in Indore tour packages.

Also known as the Holkar Palace, Rajawada Palace is one of the oldest structures and among the famous places to visit in Indore. The palace was constructed in 1747 AD by Malhar Rao Holkar, the founder of the Holkar Dynasty. Rajwada has two major parts - a temple and a grand palace. The palace is a seven-storied structure located near the Chhatris and serves as an excellent example of royal grandeur and architectural skills. The palace was once the center of all the trading activities in the city.

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At a distance of 3 km from Indore Junction, Kanch Mandir is a spectacular Jain temple located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Situated in Hukumchand Marg, it is one of the prominent religious places to visit in Indore.

Kanch Mandir, literally Glass Temple is built in 1903 by Sir Seth Hukumchand Jain, a prominent trader and one of India's industrial pioneers. He built a mansion at Itwaria Bazar called Sheesh Mahal and adjacent to it the Kanch Mandir, both elegantly built using a white stone. Externally, the temple is built as a medieval mansion complete with a canopied balcony and a shikhara. Seth Hukumchand hired craftsmen from Jaipur and some even from Iran to work on the temple.

Also known as the Seth Hukamchand Temple, this Jain Temple exhibits exquisite artwork on glass panels depicting the various aspects of Jainism. The temple is entirely made of glass including the walls, ceiling, floor, pillars, .....

At a distance of 4 km from Indore Junction, Lal Bagh Palace is a historical royal building located in the city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Located in the Nai Duniya locality, it is one of the important heritage sites in Madhya Pradesh, and among the top Indore tourist places.

Situated on the banks of the Saraswati River, the Lal Bagh Palace is one of the most iconic buildings of the Holkar era. This three-story structure was built by Maharaja Shivaji Rao Holkar between 1886 and was completed 35 years later, by his successor Tukoji Rao Holkar in 1921. The prime reason behind the construction of this building was to facilitate comfortable meetings between the key personalities of the kingdom, and for hosting royal receptions. It was the residence of the ruling Holkar dynasty till 197.

Sprawling over 28 acres, the majestic Lal Bagh Palace allows the visitor to glimpse the lavish lifestyle of the Holkar .....

At a distance of 6 km from Indore Junction, Annapurna Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kranti Kriplani Nagar locality of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the famous pilgrimage sites to visit in Indore.

Annapurna Temple is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna, the deity of food, and is one of the oldest pilgrimage sites in Indore. The temple was constructed in the 9th century and was rebuilt in 1959 by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Prabanandagirimharaj. The main gate of the temple was constructed in 1975. With a blend of Indo-Aryan and Dravidian architectural styles, the temple is regarded as the architectural heritage of the city due to its intricate carvings & detailed paintings.

Spread over 2 acres, the temple bears a striking resemblance with the Meenakshi Temple of Madurai. With a height of more than 100 feet, the entrance of the temple is adorned with four-life size statues of elephants that stand as an epitome of architectural brilliance. The outside walls of the temple .....

At a distance of 6 km from Indore Junction, Regional Park is a public park located in Pipliyapala area of Indore city of Madhya Pradesh. Formally known as Atal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Park, it is one of the major tourist places to visit in Indore for those who want to spend some time peacefully amidst the green surroundings.

Also known as Pipliyapala Park or Indore Regional Park, it has been developed by the Indore Development Authority. This scenic park covers over 42 acres of lush green land around 80 acres of a dazzling lake. There is also a canal, which covers the whole park, and the bridges over it with mist fountains, make it seem like out of a storybook. One can see a large variety of flowers and plants inside the park.

The Pipliyapala Regional Park is an absolute treat for adults and children alike as it has various things that visitors can indulge in here like Boating, Musical Fountain, Jumping Jet Fountain, Artists' Village, Indian Gardens/Necklace Gardens, French .....

At a distance of 3.5 km from Indore Junction, Central Museum is an archaeological museum located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near the General Post Office, it is one of the prominent museums in Madhya Pradesh, and among the top places to visit as part of the Indore Tour.

Also known as Indore Museum, the Central Museum was established in the year 1929 to reserve the antiquities found in the region of the former Holkar State. The museum exhibits artefacts ranging from prehistoric to the modern era. The armors of the Holkars, their arms, and ammunitions have been kept here at the Museum in Indore. It is a treat for the people who are genuinely fascinated by the history of India and the rich civilization that flourished here in the pre-historic age.

There are two galleries in the Museum. Gallery I display artifacts from the prehistoric period ranging from 5,000 to 4,000 BC. There are exhibits from western Malwa as well, which include stone tools, quartz sickles, ornaments, .....

At a distance of 2.5 km from Indore Junction, Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya is a zoological garden situated near Central Museum in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Popularly known as Indore Zoo, it is one of the largest and oldest zoological gardens in Madhya Pradesh, and among the must-visit Indore tourist places.

Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahlaya is one of the recognized zoos under the Central Zoo Authority and is maintained by the Municipal Corporation, Indore. Indore zoo was established in 1974 at Navlakha area in only 17 acres of land, and in 1999 adjoining 32 acres land of Quadibag was acquired by the zoo. The present area of Indore zoo is 51.975 acres. Indore zoo is the only zoo to deploy online booking, animal-health app, and touchless entry system that is tightly integrated with e-Nagarpalika, making it the most advanced zoo in India.

The zoo has different varieties of animals and birds which have .....

At a distance of 5 km from Indore Junction, Khajrana Ganesh temple is a revered Hindu shrine located in the Khajrana locality of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the famous temples in Indore, and among the must-visit places during your Indore Trip.

Khajrana Ganesh Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh. This temple was built in 1735 by the Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar, who retrieved the idol of god Ganesha from a well where it had been hidden, to keep it safe from the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. This is one of the most visited temples in the city because of its history and religious beliefs attached to it. According to several religious beliefs, it is said that whoever comes here and wishes for something, the wish gets fulfilled within a short period.

The temple has since grown from being housed in a small hut to a big temple with large inner and outer sanctums. The main idol of Lord Ganesh is composed of bricks, jaggery, limestone, mud, soil, and water. The gate, the outer .....

At a distance of 3 km from Indore Junction, Chappan Dukan is a food street located in the bustling city of Indore. It is one of the best places to visit in Indore for food lovers.

The famous food street Chappan Dukan is a heaven for people who love to eat or love to have a snack or two and spend their evenings with friends or family. Chappan Dukan is like a food treasure trunk with assorted dishes including North Indian, South Indian dishes. From thelas of pani puris to a bowl of Noodles you get every bit of taste along the lane of Chappan. One can have a chance to taste so many food delicacies, not just from various parts of India, but also some dishes from the cuisines around the Globe, like Chinese and Italian, at Chappan.

Starting with the world-famous Johnny Hot Dogs which are basically burgers with mutton or eggs or just aloo tikkies in it. The simplicity of this dish adds more to the mystery of its taste. The prices are very reasonable and the method of cooking and .....

At a distance of 2 km from Ujjain Junction, Chaubis Khamba Temple is a revered shrine located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near Mahakal Temple, it is one of the oldest temples in Ujjain, and among the most popular places of sightseeing in Ujjain.

Dating back to the 9th or 10th century, the temple is dedicated to Chhoti Mata and Badi Mata and is hailed as a holy site among the followers of Hinduism. It is an architectural marvel that was built during the times of King Vikramaditya. The temple got its name from the 24 pillars that adorn the structure of this temple.

The entrance showcases the images of guardian goddesses of the Temple - Mahalaya, and Mahamaya with their names inscribed on the footsteps of the temple. According to olden tradition, this was the majestic entrance gate of the magnificent Mahakala-Vana.

The auspicious day of Shukla Paksha Ashtami and Navratri is observed .....

At a distance of 2 km from Ujjain Junction, Mahakaleshwar is a sacred Hindu temple located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Situated beside the Rudra Sagar Lake, it is one of the top places of pilgrimage in Madhya Pradesh, and among the must include places in Ujjain tour packages.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Mahakaleshwar Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are said to be the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. The presiding deity, Lord Shiva in the lingam form is believed to be Swayambhu, deriving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself as against the other images and lingams that are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti. Also, the shrine is revered as one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethams that are believed to have enshrined with the presence of Shakti due to the falling of body parts of the corpse of Sati Devi, when Lord Shiva carried it. The upper lip .....

At a distance of 2.5 km from Ujjain Junction, Bada Ganesh Mandir is a sacred Hindu shrine located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near the Mahakaleshwar Temple, it is one of the sacred temples to visit as part of the Ujjain temple darshan.

The city of Ujjain is often called the city of the temple as it is home to many temples, and religious sites. Sri Bade Ganesh Ji Ka Mandir is one of the most popular religious places in Ujjain. The most iconic thing about the temple is the massive artistic sculpture of Ganesha - the Lord of wisdom and prosperity - that adorns its premises. It is said that this Ganesh idol was established by Maharishi Guru Maharaj Siddhant Vagesh Pt. Narayan Ji Vyas.

The Ganesh idol at the Bade Ganesh Ji ka Mandir is about 18 feet high and 10 feet wide and the trunk of Lord Ganesh in this statue is clockwise. There are a trident and swastika on the head of the statue. A Ladoo is pressed into the trunk .....

At a distance of 2.5 km from Ujjain Junction, Harsiddhi Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near Mahakal Temple, it is one of the most sacred temples in India, and among the popular religious Ujjain places to visit.

Dedicated goddess Parvati, Harsiddhi Temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Mata Sati. According to the legend, when Goddess Parvati had gone into the sacrificial fire, Lord Shiva carried her body and her elbow is fell here and thus the temple came into existence. The main deity is colored with dark vermillion color in the center of a very large temple complex. Tourists can also pay obeisance to the idols of Goddess Annapurna, Goddess Mahalakshmi, and Goddess Mahasaraswati.

The temple architecture has some Maratha influences. It has four entrances, one in each direction, and the main entrance is on the eastern side. The Sri Yantra, the symbol .....

At a distance of 3 km from Ujjain Junction, Ram Ghat or Ram Mandir Ghat is a bathing ghat on the banks of Kshipra River in the holy city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the famous Ghats in Ujjain, and among the must-visit places during your Ujjain Darshan.

Ram Ghat is of immense religious significance to Hindus as it is one of the four locations where the Kumbh Mela takes place every 12 years. It is believed that Lord Vishnu dribbled some drops of Amrit at Ram Ghat. It is considered to be one of the oldest bathing Ghats in connection with the Kumbh celebrations. Regarded as one of the largest religious festivals in the world, the Kumbh Mela holds great importance among the followers of Hinduism, which is evident from the fact that almost 2 crore people attend the mela.

The evening Kshipra aarti is one of the best attractions at Ram Ghat. There is a wide range of temples located at the ghat, out of which the temple .....

At a distance of 7 km from Ujjain Junction, Kal Bhairav Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Kshipra River, it is one of the most active temples in Ujjain, and among the must-visit temples during your Ujjain Trip.

The Kal Bhairav Temple is dedicated to Kal Bhairav, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva, and he is regarded as the guardian deity of the city. Though Ujjain houses a huge number of temples within its geographical area, Kal Bhairav is the most prominent one and records a footfall of thousands of devotees every day. The worship of Ashta Bhairava is a part of the Saivite tradition, and the Kal Bhairav is considered their chief. The worship of Kal Bhairav was traditionally popular among the Kapalika and Aghora sects, and Ujjain was a prominent center of these sects.

According to the Avanti Khanda of the Skanda Purana, the original temple of Lord Kal Bhairav .....

At a distance of 6 km from Ujjain Junction, Mangalnath Temple is a Hindu temple located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near Mangalnath Ghat, it is one of the popular temples in Ujjain, and among the best places to visit in Ujjain.

Located on the banks of the Shipra River, the Mangalnath Temple is dedicated to Mahadeva. It is one of the most active temples in the city, visited by hundreds of devotees daily. This place is regarded as the birthplace of Mars and is the planet that is associated with valor, strength, courage, and righteousness. According to Matsya Purana, the temple is located on the spot where Lord Shiva had a violent battle with the demon Andhakasura. During the battle, a drop of sweat from Lord Shiva's forehead dropped on the ground and created the Shiva Linga.

The temple welcomes a huge rush of devotees on Tuesdays. People who are supposed to have a weak Mangal or 'Mangal dosh' come here routinely to conduct a Mangal Shanti pooja.

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At a distance of 5 km from Ujjain Junction, ISKCON Temple is a beautiful temple located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near Nandkheda Bus Stand, it is one of the prominent ISKCON temples in India, and among the famous temples in Ujjain.

Also known as Radha Madhana Mohan Temple, ISCKON Temple is a magnificent marble temple opened in 2006. This temple has special significance for Krishna's followers since Krishna, Balaram, and Sudama are believed to have received their education from Maharishi Sandipani in this city. It is the only fully solar-powered temple in Ujjain and the ISKCON organization.

There are three sanctum sanctorum in the temple housing the idols of Radha Madhana Mohan, Lord Krishna and Radha with Gopis, and Sri Gauri Nitai. The temple also has a charming collection of sculptures of Hindu deities, abundant flower beds, and Tulsi gardens. One can witness the continuous music with chanting of Hare Krishna Hare Rama Dhun throughout the day. Besides, the temple .....

At a distance of 1 km from Omkareshwar Bus Station, Omkareshwar Temple is a revered Hindu temple located in the Omkareshwar town of Madhya Pradesh. Perched on an enticing island of Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada river, it is one of the holiest temples in India, and among the must include places in Omkareshwar tour packages.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 revered jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva in India. According to legend, Vindhya, the deity controlling the Vindhyachal mountain ranges was worshipping Lord Shiva to cleanse his soul of the sins committed by him. He created a sacred Lingam with sand and clay. Impressed by his devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before him in two forms- Omkareshwar and Amareshwar. The island is said to be in the shape of the Hindu 'OM' symbol which makes this land even more divine.

The temple boasts Nagara-style architecture with detailed and intricate .....

At a distance of 1 km from Omkareshwar Temple, and 2 km from Omkareshwar Bus Station, Kedareshwar Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located on Mandhata Island in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the most prominent shrines in Omkareshwar, and among the best places to visit during Omkareshwar Trip.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Siddhanath Temple is a 13th-century temple built in Brahminic and Indo Nagara architecture style. Situated on a plateau on the Mandhata island, the temple is architecturally one of the most visually stunning monuments in the whole of Omkareshwar and is a protected monument. The temple is the perfect example of ancient Indian ingenuity and architectural prowess. The temple was attacked by Mahmud of Ghazni but it still stands tall symbolizing its strength.

Siddhanath Temple is situated nearly at the end of the Omkareshwar Parikrama. It is supported by a huge podium whose 4 sides have been ornamented .....

At a distance of 1 km from Omkareshwar Temple, and 2 km from Omkareshwar Bus Station, Gauri Somnath Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located on Mandhata Island in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the biggest temples in Omkareshwar, and among the best places to visit during Omkareshwar Trip.

Located on Omkar Parikramapath, Gauri Somnath Temple is believed to have been built in the 11th century AD and is one of several shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Omkareshwar. The temple is very well known for its huge Shivlinga and statue of Nandi. Legend says that the temple lingam had the ability to show future births until it was damaged by Emperor Aurangzeb, after which the powers were lost forever. Also, no one apart from an uncle and nephew pair can touch their hands while embracing the lingam from opposite ends.

Gauri Somnath Temple has been constructed in the Bhumji style of architecture. The temple has three storeys and has the shape of a peahen. With its rising curvilinear .....

At a distance of 1 km from Omkareshwar Temple, and 2 km from Omkareshwar Bus Station, Kedareshwar Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located on Mandhata Island in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh. Situated at the confluence of rivers Narmada and Kuberi, it is one of the most prominent religious places to visit in Omkareshwar.

Built-in the 11th century, Kedareshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Kedar, another manifestation of Lord Shiva. It boasts of intricate architecture. The temple also bears an uncanny resemblance to the Kedarnath temple in Uttrakhand. Due to this reason, it remains one of the prominent places to visit in Omkareshwar. The religious significance of the place attracts devotees and tourists from all over the world. The temple is located on the path of Parikarma and offers a majestic view of the surroundings.

Timings: 5 AM - 9.30 PM

Entry: Free

At a distance of 1 km from Omkareshwar Bus Station, Mamleshwar Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located in the holy town of Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh. Situated right opposite the Omkareshwar temple on the southern bank of the Narmada River, it is one of the popular temples in Omkareshwar, and among the must-visit places as part of Omkareshwar packages.

Also known as Amleshwar or Amareshwar temple, the Mamleshwar temple is located on the southern bank of Narmada, near the Gomukh ghat it is on the mainland. It is widely believed that a pilgrimage to the Omkareshwar isn't complete without paying obeisance to the Amareshwar of Mamleshwar temple as it is believed to houses half of the 4th Jyotirlinga, the other half is in Omkareshwar Temple. According to folklore, the Mamleshwar is the Shiva lingam built by the Pandavas during their exile from the Mahabharata era. While another popular Omkareshwar lore proclaims that the existence .....