10 Best Places to Visit in Indore: Palaces, Food & Day Trips
The best places to visit in Indore mix Holkar-era palaces, some of India's best street food and day trips to Ujjain, Omkareshwar and Mandu.
21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
The best places to visit in Indore mix Holkar-era palaces, some of India's best street food and day trips to Ujjain, Omkareshwar and Mandu.
1. Rajwada
The old Holkar palace in the city centre, a seven-storey landmark.
2. Lal Bagh Palace
A grand Holkar palace with gardens and a museum-like interior.
3. Sarafa Bazaar
A jewellery market by day and a busy food street at night.
4. Chappan Dukan
A lane of 56 snack stalls and small restaurants.
5. Khajrana Ganesh Temple
A popular temple dedicated to Ganesh, with crowds on Wednesdays.
6. Kanch Mandir
A Jain temple completely decorated with glass and mirror work.
7. Patalpani Waterfall
A waterfall about 35 km away, best after the monsoon rains.
8. Ujjain
One of the seven sacred cities, about 55 km away, with the Mahakaleshwar temple.
9. Omkareshwar
A temple island on the Narmada, roughly 80 km from Indore.
10. Mandu
A hilltop ruined city about 95 km away, with Afghan-era monuments.
Best time to visit
October to March is the pleasant season; the monsoon makes the waterfalls and Mandu green.
Do the food trail after dark and leave a full day for Ujjain.
Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.