Plan 01
1 day in Indore
- 01
Day 1: Palace, temples and a night food walk
Start at Rajwada Palace in the morning, then walk the short distance to the Krishnapura Chhatris. Visit Kanch Mandir in Itwaria Bazar on the way back toward your car. After lunch and a rest, spend an hour at the Central Museum, which is quiet and indoors. In the evening, go to Sarafa Bazaar after the jewellers close for poha-jalebi, dahi bade and kulfi, and keep your portions small.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Rajwada Palace 1 hour inside; 20 minutes for the exterior Moderate Morning, October to March Krishnapura Chhatris 30 to 45 minutes Easy Morning or late afternoon Kanch Mandir 30 to 45 minutes Easy Morning Sarafa Bazaar 1.5 to 2 hours Easy Evening, after the jewellers close (around 8 pm) Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.
With parents at Rajwada Palace: Expect steps and some uneven floors in an old building, and a crowded, noisy square outside. Ask staff which floors are open and whether a lift or ramp is available. A car drop-off at the front is easier than walking from the market lanes.
Plan 02
2 days in Indore
- 01
Day 1: The Holkar city
Begin with Rajwada Palace and the Krishnapura Chhatris, then visit Kanch Mandir. Break for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, go to Lalbagh Palace by car and walk the gardens, then visit the Central Museum if time allows. End with an early evening snack at Chhappan Dukan, which is easier than the night lanes.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Rajwada Palace 1 hour inside; 20 minutes for the exterior Moderate Morning, October to March Krishnapura Chhatris 30 to 45 minutes Easy Morning or late afternoon Kanch Mandir 30 to 45 minutes Easy Morning Lalbagh Palace 1 to 1.5 hours Easy Late morning or late afternoon, October to March Chhappan Dukan (56 Dukan) 1 to 1.5 hours Easy Late afternoon or early evening Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.
With parents at Rajwada Palace: Expect steps and some uneven floors in an old building, and a crowded, noisy square outside. Ask staff which floors are open and whether a lift or ramp is available. A car drop-off at the front is easier than walking from the market lanes.
- 02
Day 2: Temples, a wetland and Sarafa
Go early to Khajrana Ganesh Temple on a weekday to avoid the longest queues, and stop at Bada Ganpati and Annapurna Temple on the same run. In the cooler months, do a morning at Sirpur Lake instead if you prefer birds to temples. Rest after lunch, then spend the evening at Sarafa Bazaar.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Khajrana Ganesh Temple 45 to 75 minutes Easy Weekday morning Bada Ganpati 20 to 30 minutes Easy Morning or evening Annapurna Temple 45 to 60 minutes Easy Morning or evening Sirpur Lake 1.5 to 2 hours Moderate Early morning, November to February Sarafa Bazaar 1.5 to 2 hours Easy Evening, after the jewellers close (around 8 pm) Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.
With parents at Sirpur Lake: The paths are walking tracks and can be uneven, with little shade and few seats in places. Go early in the cool months, carry water and consider a short visit if mobility is limited.
Plan 03
3 days in Indore
- 01
Day 1: Old city on foot
Rajwada Palace in the morning, the Krishnapura Chhatris, Kanch Mandir and the market lanes of the old centre. Lunch near Rajwada, then a rest. In the evening, a gentle snack walk at Chhappan Dukan.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Rajwada Palace 1 hour inside; 20 minutes for the exterior Moderate Morning, October to March Krishnapura Chhatris 30 to 45 minutes Easy Morning or late afternoon Kanch Mandir 30 to 45 minutes Easy Morning Chhappan Dukan (56 Dukan) 1 to 1.5 hours Easy Late afternoon or early evening Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.
With parents at Rajwada Palace: Expect steps and some uneven floors in an old building, and a crowded, noisy square outside. Ask staff which floors are open and whether a lift or ramp is available. A car drop-off at the front is easier than walking from the market lanes.
- 02
Day 2: Palaces, museum and Sarafa
Visit Lalbagh Palace in the morning, then the Central Museum. After lunch and a rest, visit Bada Ganpati and Annapurna Temple. Spend the evening at Sarafa Bazaar.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Lalbagh Palace 1 to 1.5 hours Easy Late morning or late afternoon, October to March Bada Ganpati 20 to 30 minutes Easy Morning or evening Annapurna Temple 45 to 60 minutes Easy Morning or evening Sarafa Bazaar 1.5 to 2 hours Easy Evening, after the jewellers close (around 8 pm) Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
- 03
Day 3: A day trip or a slow morning
Take a car to Ujjain for the Mahakaleshwar temple area or to Mandu for the Malwa ruins; both have their own pages on Raahzo. If you prefer to stay, go to Khajrana Ganesh Temple and Sirpur Lake in the morning and keep the afternoon free.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Khajrana Ganesh Temple 45 to 75 minutes Easy Weekday morning Sirpur Lake 1.5 to 2 hours Moderate Early morning, November to February Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.
With parents at Sirpur Lake: The paths are walking tracks and can be uneven, with little shade and few seats in places. Go early in the cool months, carry water and consider a short visit if mobility is limited.
Read before you go
Guides for the stops on these routes
Pacing
Pacing a Indore trip for parents and children
- Plan one main outing in the morning and rest after lunch. Indore is flat, but the heat and crowds can be tiring.
- Go to Sarafa Bazaar early in the evening and with a companion. Chhappan Dukan is a calmer first food stop.
- Temples such as Khajrana Ganesh and Kanch Mandir involve queues and bare feet. Go on a weekday morning and ask about shorter lines.
- Lalbagh Palace and the Central Museum are the most comfortable sights, with level paths and shade or indoor space.
- Hire a car and driver for the day. Old-city lanes are crowded, and a car gives you a place to rest.
- From April to June, avoid midday outings. November to February is far easier.
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Pick a base near the first day's sights. Our guide to where to stay in Indore compares the areas.
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