Our Neighborhood - Places to visit in Indore
Location
Our hotel in Indore, in the center of the downtown commercial and shopping hub
Located in Indore's downtown shopping and commercial area of RNT Marg, this attractive and airy hotel is a convenient choice for both business and leisure travelers. Guests are within walking distance of Fullerton, Reliance General Insurance, Ashok Leyland, MP Stock Exchange, ICICI Prudential, New Treasure Island Mall and more.
Airport and Railway Station
- Distance from Indore airport 8 kms (approximately 30 minutes)
- Distance from railway station 0.50 kms (approximately 10 minutes)
Directions from Airport
Exit from the airport and take a right turn to the BSF Line route towards Badaganpathi circle. Take a left towards Municipal Corporation and then take a right towards M. G. Road to reach Regal Square. At this chowk take a right and the Lemon Tree Hotel, Indore will come up on the right side, opposite Indore Central.
Corporations and Businesses nearby
Indore is one of the fastest growing non-metro cities, with an established market for industries. Several shopping malls have been constructed since 2004 and have contributed to turning around the staid feel of the city. The boom in the Indian Software Services Industry has further helped in creating new jobs and improving the prosperity of the city. Companies like CSC, Impetus Infotech India, MphasiS, InfoBeans, Armour Software, Suvi, Web Dunia, North South Technologies and hundreds of smaller and mid-size companies have come up in the field of software. A Special Economic Zone is planned, to boost software exports.
Indore has been a hub for the automobile, steel and alloy industries. The nearby industrial hub Pithampur houses many leading industries such as Hindustan Motors (known as Avtec Ltd.), Eicher Motors, Bajaj, Anant Steel, Metalman Group, Nicholas Piramal, Bridgestone, Larsen & Toubro, Crompton Greaves, Novino, Penjan and Gajra Gears, Kirloskar Brothers Limited.The development of a mini auto cluster in Pithampur is being promoted by the Government of India.
Indore has also been a center for agribusiness with several major companies involved in soybean processing having factories around the city. Raw cotton export from Indore has recently started where facilities of Inland Container Deport at Pithampur is available.
Indore is also a center for garment industry. Textile mills (Hukumchand Mill, Swadeshi Mill) were for a long time the pride of the city. Although, these mills have been shut down - a few have even been dismantled - Indore still has a regional stronghold in wholesale garment business. Textile Exporters like Arham Syntex, Spentex, etc. have come up which are exporting yarns and cotton.
Indore was always a major center for retailing industry. Indore also boasts of being the best shopping destination in central India. The launch of several shopping malls like Treasure Island, Mangal City, Orbit, M2K Mega Mall, Cine Mall, Indore Center, C21 Mall has helped it develop this reputation. There are traditional markets near Jawahar Marg, Rajwada, Siyaganj and Ranipura, where there are wholesalers of almost all sorts of goods. Jail Road market has become the biggest wholesale and retail market in the region for mobile accessories & repair.
Restaurants and Shopping in Indore
While it's easy to find a great meal right inside our hotel, there are many good eateries in the city as well. Here are a few to whet your appetite.
Restaurant: Nafees
Cuisine: Hyderabadi
Phone: 0731 - 2566424
Restaurant: Treasure Island Food Court
Cuisine: Multi Cuisine
Phone: N. A.
Restaurant: Shri Sukh Sagar
Cuisine: Multi Cuisine (pure vegetarian)
Phone: 0731 - 4248160
Restaurant: Rajdhani
Cuisine: Gujarati Thali
Phone: 0731 - 4700016/7
Malls:
- Treasure Island, MG Road
- Mangal City Mall, Vijay Nagar Circle, AB Road
- Orbit Mall, Malviya Nagar, AB Road
- M2K Mega Mall, Malviya Nagar, AB Road
- Indore Central, R N T Marg (opposite Lemon Tree Hotel)
- C 21 Mall, Malviya Nagar, AB Road
- Pakiza, Malviya Nagar, AB Road and Regal Circle
Indore as a Destination
The largest city in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, as well as its commercial capital, Indore is referred to as the "Detroit of India." In addition to the expansive automobile business, Indore is home to the steel, garment and IT industries.
Indore offers a variety of temples, forts and palaces. What's more, Indore's passion for sports is well known. There are two cricket stadiums and several sports clubs for lawn tennis as well as table tennis. Basketball is also very popular. The city's good weather and the picturesque landscape of the Malwa plateau also make it an attractive tourist spot. Indore is well connected by road, rail and air.
History: Indore is the economic and commercial center of the Malwa region in Madhya Pradesh. The name Indore was derived from the 18th century Goddess Indreshwar Temple. Indore, in fact, was planned and built by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar. Apart from being an established textile town on the banks of rivers Sarasvati and Khan, Indore is also a notable center of Hindustani classical music.
Local Attractions
Nearby Cities
- Mandav -- 100 km. Known for Jahaz Mahal, Rani Roopmati Mahal, Baj Bahadur Mahal
- Omkareshwar -- 90 km. Houses one of the twelve joytirlings
- Maheshwar -- 90 km
- Ujjain -- 60 km
- Patalpani and Kalakund -- 35 km (by train)
- Tinchha Falls -- 15 km
Rajawada: This 200 year old seven-storey historic palace of the Holkars is built in a mixture of Muslim, Maratha and French styles. The lower three floors are made of stone and the upper floors are made of wood, which made it very vulnerable to destruction by fire. Rajwada was burnt three times in its history; the last fire in 1984 took the greatest toll. Today only the front facade remains.
Lal Baag Palace: This is one of the grandest monuments the Holkar dynasty left Indore. A reflection of their taste, grandeur and lifestyle, its construction began in 1886 under Tukoji Rao Holkar II, and was carried out in three phases. The final phase was completed in 1921. Many royal receptions were held here. It is set on 28 hectares of land, and at one time it had the reputation of having one of the best rose gardens in the country.
Bada Ganpati: This temple houses perhaps the largest Ganesh idol in the world measuring 25 feet from crown to foot. Created as a result of the dream of an Avantika (Ujjain) resident, Shri Dadhich, it was built in 1875.
Kanch Mandir: The walls, ceilings, floors, pillars and door knobs of this Jain temple are entirely inlaid with glass. Even the paintings are done in glass. Atop is a special glass chamber which multiplies the three statues of Lord Mahavira installed there into an indefinite number (said to be visible upto 21 times, corresponding to the 21 tirthankaras).
Sarafa: No visit to Indore is complete without visiting Sarafa in the evening. The place bustles with a plethora of food stalls offering the best street food of India. It has Indore specialties like sabudana khichri (best in the country) and aloo tikiya. Also available are pav bhaji, dosas, samosas, jalebi, malpua, rabdi, gulab jamun. All uniquely prepared and delicious.
Town Hall: Made in 1904 and originally named King Edwards Hall, it was renamed Mahatma Gandhi Hall in 1948. Its architectural style is Indo-Gothic. Made in Seoni stone, its domes and staples are a landmark of Indore today. It has a four-faced clock tower in front, because of which it is locally known as Ghanta Ghar. It is frequently the venue for the various book and painting exhibitions, fairs and festivals. The building also has a library, a children's park and a temple.
Central Museum: The Indore Museum houses the finest collection of Parmar sculptures from Hinglajgarh. The Parmar style originated here, and is characterized by proportioned figures, carefully and ornately depicted in stone. The museum is also known for its collection of coins, arms and armour.
Chhatris: Tombs or cenotaphs erected in memory of dead Holkar rulers and their family members. The Chhatris appealingly poised on the Khan river banks near Rajawada are incomparable in terms of Maratha architecture and sculpture. At Chhatri Baag is the main collection of tombs housed in two compounds.
Khajrana Ganesh Temple: The citizens of Indore have great faith in this Ganesh temple, built during the reign of Ahilyabai Holkar. It is believed that all wishes are fulfilled by praying here. Nearby is the dargah of Nahar Sayed.
Gomatgiri: Situated on the hill about 10-12 km away from the heart of the city, the Jain Samaj has constructed a 21 foot statue of Lord Gomateshwar, a replica of the Bahubali statue of Shravanbelagola. Also built here are 24 marble temples with shilars for each tirthankar. This place offers a breathtaking view of Indore city by night.
Treasure Island: The best mall of Indore also awarded the Mall of the year award in 2007, is one of the favorite spots of locals. It offers major brands like Nike, Adidas, Pantaloons, Pepe, Nike, ezone. The food court has a variety of restaurants and pubs including Sports Bar, Geoffery's, Little Italy. It also has a PVR Cinemas multiplex.