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Indore
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(Madhya Pradesh)


Rich Legacy

If you are wondering what exactly makes Indore special well, we cannot pin point one factor. The temples, the great rivers Saraswati and Kham flowing merrily along, it is just another Indian city at a first glance. But then, Indore is very special, for it was here that the ruling kings of the Holkar clan, went against the old customs of barring Harijans (the so called lower caste people) and opened wide the temples, schools and public well gates to the them answering Gandhiji's campaign against untouchability.

Indore truly speaks of the rich yester years. Today, Indore is a business hub. A place where lots of cars roll out. It has earned the epithet Detroit of India thanks to the suburb Pithampur, where a large number of automobile units are based
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At a Glance
Located in the Narmada river valley, it is in western part of Madhya Pradesh, and south of the Satpura Range. River Saraswati and River Kham, (tributaries of Shipra) flow through Indore.
When to Visit:
October to March are ideal months when the weather is mild. April to June is a tad too hot, the temperature hovering around 36C, and July to September are wet and sticky, thanks to the southwest monsoon. It is advisable not to travel during the peak summer months. The heat could do a number or two on you. So be careful!
Orientation & Getting Around:
When it comes to local transport, Indore has several options, ranging from hordes of auto rickshaws to spluttering city buses.
Dial in code(s):
City code:0731
  
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