The city of Indore is a treasure trove of great historical monuments and an important industrial city, built by a brave Holkar Queen- Rani Ahilyabai. Set by the side of ‘Narmada River Valley’ in the extreme west of Madhya Pradesh, this beautifully laid city is an amalgamation of different styles of architecture.

Indore derives its name from the 18 th century Indreshwar Temple, built by the local landlords of that time. Initially established as a trade center, Indore became the capital city of the Holkars. The city grew in intensity and dimension under the reign of Queen Ahilyabai, who ruled Indore from 1767 to 1795. Later Indore became the headquarters of the British Central India Agency and the summer capital of central India.

There are several tourist attractions in Indore. Among the most important sites, the Old Palace or Rajwada is a remarkable architecture worth visiting. Situated near the bustling Khajuri Bazaar in the old city. It reveals an amazing blend of French, Mughal and Maratha styles of architecture. Inside the palace complex there are gorgeous garden with fountains, waterfall, and 11 th century sculptures.

Another major attraction of the city is the Kanch Mandir or the temple of mirrors or Seth Hukamchand Temple. Every wall, ceilings, floor, pillars, and doors of this temple are inlaid with glass and the plain exteriors contain intricate mirror work on the inside. Other attractions include the Lal Bagh Palace, the Chhatri Bagh, the Bada Ganapati Temple, Gandhi Hall, Museum, Gita Bhawan, Annapurna Temple, Bijasen Tekri and the Gomtagiri Jain temples.