Around Indor Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Indor

• Bawangajav
• Dhar
• Maheshwar
• Omkareshwar
• Ujjain
• Mahakaleshwar Temple
• Bade  Ganeshji ka  Mandir 
• Harsiddhi  Temple
• Gopal Mandir
• Chintaman Ganesh Temple
• Vedh Shala (Observatory)
• Kaltadesh Palace

Bawangajav (175 kms.)

Important Jain pilgrim centre with temples dating back to the early 15th century.

Dhar (47 kms.)

It was the glorious capital of Paramara kings, of whom Raja Bhoj is the best known.' city came under the Muslim influence with the rule of Delhi Sultanate and exhibits a fit blend of Hindu, Afghan and Mughal architectural styles.

Maheshwar (90 kms.)

An ancient pilgrim site on the banks of river Narmada, finds mention in epics Ramayana and Mahabharta. Its glory was revived by Rani Ahilya Bai, who built and renovated a number of shrines here. The main attractions are Rajgaddi and Rajwada, the ghats and the temples of Kaleshwara, Rajarajeshwara, Vithaleshwara and Ahileshwar. Rani Ahilya Bai also introduced the famous Maheshwari sarees well known for its unique weave, patterns and colours.

Omkareshwar (77 kms.)

This holy island shaped like the sacred Hindu symbol 'OM' is set amidst sceninc surroundings on the confluence of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri. Shri Omkar Mandhata temple of Lord Shiva is the main attraction here. It enshrines one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Other sites worth visiting are - Siddhnath Temple, 24 Avatars (a group of Hindu and Jain temples), Satmatrika Temple and Kajal Rani Cave.

Ujjain (55 kms.)

Ujjain, one of the oldest and holiest of the Indian cities lies on the banks of river Shipra. This ancient centre of learning is sanctified with the memories of Sandipani, Kalidasa, Asoka and Vikramaditya. It is also the venue of mammoth Kumbh Mela, held once in twelve years.

Mahakaleshwar Temple : The famous shrine of Lord Shiva enshrines one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in the country. It was destroyed by Altamish of Delhi in 1235 and was restored in 19th century by the Scindias.

Bade  Ganeshji ka  Mandir  :  It is located near the Mahakaleshwar temple and is known for the large ornate statue ofLordGanesh.

Harsiddhi  Temple :   It  houses  the famous image of the goddess Annapurna.

Gopal Mandir : The 1 9th century shrine was built by the queen of Maharaja Daulat Rao Scindia. The silver plated doors of the sanctum were originally taken from the temple at Somnath to Ghazni in Afghanistan and then to Lahore. The gates were rescued by Mahadji Scindia and installed mme temple.

Chintaman Ganesh Temple : This ancient temple on the opposite bank of the river Shipra has artistically carved pillars in the assembly hall.

Vedh Shala (Observatory) : It was built by Raja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in 1 730, when he *as the Governor of Malwa under the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. Ujjain has °een India's Greenwich since the 4th century BC., as it stands on the first meridian of °ngitude for Hindu astronomers, who believed that the Tropic of Cancer also passed through the site.

Kaltadesh Palace : This 'Water Palace' of the Mandu Sultans was built in 1458, on an and in the Shipra river. Its central dome is a fine example of Persian architecture.