Holiday in Indore

What makes Indore special as a destination?

Indore is the largest city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and proudly holds the title of the cleanest city in India — an award that Indore has won multiple times in a row since 2017 in the national Swachh Survekshan ranking. The city is a paradise for street food lovers and is often referred to as the culinary capital of Central India. The Rajwada Palace in the heart of the old town is a seven-story historical building of the Holkar dynasty from the 18th century, which combines Mughal, Maratha, and French architectural styles. The Holkars ruled over the powerful Maratha principality of Indore and left behind magnificent palaces and temples. The Sarafa Bazaar Night Food Street is Indore's culinary highlight: starting at 8 PM, the gold market transforms into a street food mile, where hundreds of stalls offer Joshi Dahi Vada, Garadu (fried yam), Bhutte ka Kees (corn porridge), and countless variations of Chaat. The atmosphere is unique — thousands of people flood through the narrow alleys at night. The Chappan Dukan (56 shops), another food street, offers culinary delights around the clock. Indore is considered the birthplace of Poha breakfast, which is served here in dozens of variations. The Patalpani Waterfalls (35 km away) and the prehistoric rock paintings of Bhimbetka (UNESCO World Heritage, 150 km) make Indore the ideal starting point for day trips into the nature and history of Central India.