The Chhatri (Cenotaph) Bagh, located near the Kham River, has a number of chhatris or memorial cenotaphs erected in memory of the erstwhile Holkar rulers and their family members. The architectural style of these chhatris is typically Marathi. The Chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar I, the founder of Holkar dynasty, is impressive. Indore also has the largest Ganpati statue in the world.
The Lal Bagh Palace (built between 1886-1921) is the most important monument created by the erstwhile Holkar rulers. Important state functions were held here. It is set amongst well-laid gardens and located at the southwestern part of Indore. this palace is very beautiful. It was built under the holkar dynasty, which ruled the indore state. The architecture and interiors of this modern palace is highly influenced by English palaces.
If you are a food lover Sarafa is the place to be. No visit to Indore is complete without Sarafa visit in the evening. The place bustles in the night with plethora of food stalls offering the best chats of India. You will indulge in food like you have never done before. It has Indore specialities like sabudana khichri (best in the country), aloo tikiya, and others like pav bhaji, dosas, samosas. Sarafa Market) is a jewellery market.
Another attraction of Indore city is the Gandhi Hall or Town Hall, built in 1904. This Indo-Gothic styled building is also referred as Ghanta Ghar because it has a four-faced clock tower in the front. A number of art and cultural exhibitions are held in this building. The building also has a library, children's park and a temple.
The Gita Bhavan, the Annapurna temple, Bijasen Tekri (a hilltop picnic spot and a vantage point to see Indore at night), and Gomtagiri Jain temples are other places worth visiting in Indore. The Geeta Bhawan Trust has many premier hotels of Indore such as Hotel Luxembur, Hotel Jai etc. There is also one homeopathic college in the area.
The Rajwada or the old palace, located in the old part of the city, near the bustling Khajuri Bazaar, is an important site to visit. This building is a unique blend of French, Mughal and Maratha style of architecture. This seven story, 200-year-old building reflects the glory of the Holkars. Rajwada Palace is one of the oldest structures too.
The Kanch Mandir (the temple of mirrors) or Seth Hukamchand temple is located near the Rajwada. The construction began sometime around 1903. It is a Jain temple, having plain exteriors, and contains intricate mirror work on the inside. Photography of the interior is generally prohibited. The temple serves as a central institution for Indore Jains, some processions start or terminate at the Kach Ka Mandir.
The Bada Ganpati temple, having an 8-m-tall, bright orange statue of Lord Ganesh was built in 1875. There are so many tourist visits here around the world. Bada Ganpati is a famous temple known for its 25 ft tall Ganesh idol. This idol is the largest idol of Lord Ganpati in the world. It is one of the must-visit temples of Indore. The idol of Ganpati is a mixture of sacred water and soil, bricks, limestone and, jaggery.
The Indore Museum, located near the Main Post Office, houses a good collection of pre-medieval and medieval artifacts. The Museum was established on October 1, 1929, used to collect and reserve the antiquities founded in the region of the former Holkar State. It is also known as Central Museum. There are two galleries in the Museum.The artefacts exhibited in the museum range from the prehistoric to the modern era.
