Indore
India · Madhya PradeshIN
Metropolis in Madhya Pradesh, India
Indore is the largest and most populous city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The commercial capital of the state, it has been declared as the cleanest city in India 8 years in a row. It is also considered the largest education hub in central India and houses campuses of both the Indian Institute of Technology and the Indian Institute of Management. Indore had a population of 5,560,000 in 2025. The Indore Metropolitan Region now encompasses a total area of 9989.69 sq km covering Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Pithampur, Nagda.Pithampur ranks among India’s top 5 industrial hubs and is a major center for automotive and pharmaceutical manufacturing. With 1,000+ factories and Asia’s longest test track, it drives central India’s industrial growth. Located on the southern edge of Malwa Plateau, at an average altitude of 553 metres (1,814 ft) above sea level, it has the highest elevation among major cities of Central India. The city is 220 km west of the Bhopal, 350 km east of the Ahmedabad, 480 Km from Hazira Port, Surat and 550 Km from JNPT Sea Port, Mumbai. It serves as the headquarters of both the Indore District and the Indore Division. The high court bench at Indore is a permanent bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court in Indore constituted in 1956.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,994,397
- Coordinates
- 22.718, 75.833
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 553 m
Overview of Indore
Indore — a major metropolis in Madhya Pradesh, India — is worth a place on your map. Around 1,994,397 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around nature, culture and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 553 metres.
Things to do in Indore
Nature in Indore
(5)Nature lovers get Caves, Mountains, Natural Places, Nature and Rivers. All of it is drawn from Indore's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Indore
(2)Under culture, Indore is tagged with Museums and Towers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Indore.
Adventure in Indore
(1)Our data lists Escape Room as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Indore.
Family in Indore
(1)Family in Indore covers Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Indore.
Nightlife in Indore
(1)Our data lists Events as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Indore.
Shopping in Indore
(1)Looking for shopping? Indore has Food. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Indore.
Best time to visit Indore
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Indore straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Indore that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Indore known for?
- Indore, in Madhya Pradesh, India, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,994,397 residents.
- What can you do in Indore?
- Recorded activities in Indore include Caves, Mountains, Natural Places, Nature and Rivers. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Indore?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Indore located?
- Indore is located in Madhya Pradesh, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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