Created Date: 25 October 2014

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About Mandu
Mandu, also known by the name of Mandavgarh, is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Mandu was earlier known by the name of Shadiabad, which was christened by a Muslim ruler of
that time, Alauddin Khilji. The ancient town of Mandu is popular because of its ancient history
and rocky outcrop. The town was earlier the defence capital of the Rajput Parmara rulers, who
ruled Mandu.
The attractions present in the region include two fortified enclosures that were built to protect
the Royal Enclave and Royal Palace of Baz Bahadur, which is located within the boundary of
this town. Jahaz Mahal, which was built in the 15th century, is one of the most popular
attractions here. It is considered as an important part of the Royal Enclave.
The town of Mandu is a perfect example of Afghan architecture and has its association with the
legends of Prince Baz Bahadur and Singer Roopmati. Other attractions in the region include
canals, old baths and crafted pavilions. There are also caves made out of rock with wall
paintings and carvings on the ceiling. Some of the popular monuments found here are Alamgir,
Bhangi, Rampol Darwaza, Jehangir Gate and Tarapur Gate.
The climatic condition of Mandu is tropical throughout the year. Summers are here from the
month of March to June and are mildly hot. Winters are here in the months of October to
February and are cold with much colder nights. The best time to visit Mandu is from July to
September.
Mandu has no airport of its own and the nearest airport is Indore Ahilyabai Holker Airport, which
is 100 kilometres away. The domestic terminal of Indore is connected to major destinations like
Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur and Ranchi.
The nearest railway station is Ratlam railway station, which is 125 kilometres from Mandu. The
station is an important junction and also connects other major cities of India. Taxis are available
from the airport and train station that can connect Mandu easily.
Mandu is also connected by bus services that ply between regions of Madhya Pradesh, Indore
and Bhopal. Most of these buses are deluxe buses and connects Mandu with Ratlam and
Ujjain, which is about 125 kilometres from the region.

Information
State:
Madhya Pradesh
Famous for/as: Heritage

Top attractions in Mandu recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Rani Roopmati Palace
Type:
Palace
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Entry: Free
Ranked: 1 Of 31
Ratings: 6.25/7 (3 Reviews)
"Palace which really worth of seeing having view of Naramada river. Mp tourism is providing
some good packages to visit this place.You just have to 2-3 days to spend there. Winter is the
beat season to visit this place." - Vishu Thakkar, Indore, 2 weeks ago
Hindola Mahal
Type:
Palace
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 31
Ratings: 5.50/7 (1 Reviews)
"This palace is famous for the queen's residence, lifestyle,comfortability and the marvellous
designs. The king made this palace for their queens to live there . In fact queens were more and
that's why its popularity. You can enjoy the pond in..." - Shashi Kumar, , 2 months ago
2

Hoshang's Tomb
Type:
Monument
Entry: Free
Ranked: 3 Of 31
Ratings: 6.00/7 (1 Reviews)
"This is the INDIA's first marble structure .Here you can find the refine use of marble's court and
towers.It's marvellous site for the historical marble first beauty in India." - Shashi Kumar, , 2
months ago
3

Ujali Baodi
Type:
Monument
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 31
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 19:00
4

Ashrafi Mahal
Type:
Palace
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 31
5

Champa Baoli

Type:
Monument
Entry: Free
Ranked: 6 Of 31
7

Chishti Khan'S Mahal

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Type:
Palace
Entry: Free
Ranked: 7 Of 31
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Durga Mandir

Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 31
Timings: Monday - Friday - 05:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 05:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 05:00 To
20:00 , Public Holidays - 05:00 To 20:00
9

Echo Point

Type:
Mountain
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 31
10 Lohani

Caves &Amp; Temple

Type:
Cave
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 31

Popular hotels in Mandu recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

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Malwa Resort
Price:
Ranked:
Ratings:
Address:

Rs. 2,000 - 3,000

1 Of 4
5.12/7 (34 Reviews)
Mandu
Dhar Dist
Phone:
7292-263235
Website:
Www.mptourism.com
Preferred by: Family, Couple | Mumbai Travellers
"Good food. Excellent ambience. More privacy required. Very cooperative
people. Checking and checkouts very easy.. Very good landscape. I was
reminded of trip about 25 yrs back from college. Felt like a family. Would like to
visit mandu again and..." - Ramakrishnan Iyer, Mumbai, 1 week ago
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Malwa Retreat
Price:
Rs. 1,300 - 2,000
Ranked: 2 Of 4
Ratings: 5.09/7 (5 Reviews)
Address:

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Address: Mandu, Dhar Dist.

Phone: 7292-263221
Website: Www.mptourism.com
"was on romantic drive from indore. hotels location is great and is just outside
the village. service is good n staff is cooperative. only 2-3 good places to eat in
mandu n its one of them. ac tents have better view towards the valley. for
better..." - Dhruv Moghe, Indore, 2 weeks ago
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Hotel Maharaja
Price:
Rs. 400 - 1,450
Ranked: 3 Of 4
Ratings: 4.99/7 (3 Reviews)
Phone: +91-9981883767
"I visited Mandu at time of Raining, and the whole thing is we enjoyed the
greenery and the friendly environment. We enjoyed the hospitality of the Hotel. I
am very happY to be there. The hotel Manager is extremly welcoming and will
ensure that..." - Aishwary Jain, Indore, 1 month ago
Read 3 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Hotel Royal Palace

Price:
Rs. 1,500 - 3,500
Ranked: 4 Of 4
Ratings: 5.53/7 (2 Reviews)
Address: Near Jama Masjid
Phone: 7292-263336
Website: Www.hotelmandu.com
"I had an average experience in this hotel. Location of the hotel was good. It
was located in the center of the city. I was able to reach the place comfortably
without any problem. From outside, it looks good but from inside, it was less
than..." - Rahul , Bangalore, 1 month ago
Read 2 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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Popular Mandu packages

1

Discover Madhya Pradesh 2 - 5D

Rs:
12110
No of days: 5 Days & 4 Nights
Destination: Indore, Ujjain, Maheshwar, Mandu, Omkareshwar
Travel Agent: Open World Trips
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