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What to see in Madhya Pradesh
 
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How to reach:
The nearest airport for Mandu is Indore, situated at a distance of 100 kms. It is well connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Gwalior and Bhopal.
Ratlam, located 124 Kms from Mandu, lies on the Bombay-Delhi main line and forms the main railhead. Indore (99 km) is another important railway station for Mandu.
Regular bus services connect Mandu with Indore, Dhar, Mhow, Ratlam, Ujjain & Bhopal.
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Places to see


Delhi Darwaza
Mandu is surrounded by a 45 km long parapet of walls. Delhi Darwaza is one of the 12 gateways and serves as an entrance to the city. A series of gateways surrounded with walled enclosures and bastions lead to the city of Mandu. Other important gateways are the Jehangir Gate and Tarapur Gate.

Hoshang Shah's Tomb
India's first marble structure, Hoshang Shah's Tomb is a fine example of Afghan architecture. Some of the elements that went into the construction of this tomb have been incorporated in Shah Jahan's monuments. The tomb has an imposing dome and intricate marble lattice work.

Jami Masjid
This famous structure was built on the lines of the mosque of Damascus. The mosque is massive and yet very simple in design.

Rewa Kund
This reservoir was built by Baz Bahadur for his lady love Rani Roopmati, to supply water to her palace. Today, it is a considered a holy spot. Perched atop a hill, it offers a clear view of Baz Bahadur's palace.

Nilkanth Shrine
The shrine is located at the edge of a very deep gorge. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is still active as an important site of worship. The Nilkanth Mahal of the Mughal era is situated close to the Nilkanth Shrine. It was constructed by  a Mughal governor, Shah Badgah, for Jodhabai, Akbar's wife.

Others
The Jahaz Mahal and the Hindola Mahal are the important monuments of the Royal Enclave. The Jahaz Mahal lies between the Munj and Kapur lakes.
The Hindola Mahal has sloping sidewalls and an intricately carved interior.
There are a number of water reservoirs near the Hindola Palace. Chief among these are the Champa Baoli, Ujali (bright) and Andheri (dark) Baolis.
Other  places of tourist interest include the Hathi Mahal, Dai Ka Mahal, Malik Mughith's Mosque and Darya Khan's Tomb.
If there is a place in India that captures the magical moments of romance it is Mandu. The silent ruins here evoke memories of yesteryears, of the love of Baz Bahadur for his queen Rani Rupmati. The queen so loved the land of her birth  and the river that flowed through it that the emperor had a special pleasure pavilion atop a hill created for her from where she could see the river. The palaces of Mandu are built around water tanks and are designed to derive maximum benefit from the terrain. It is in the monsoon that Mandu is truly delightful a tranquil retreat where the silence of the past is a constant companion.

The Fort capital of the Parmar rulers, Mandu.  Baz Bahadur's palace is a striking example of Afghan architecture. Roopmati's pavillion overlooks this palace. Other places of tourist interest include the Jami Masjid and Hoshang Shah's tomb. The best time to visit Mandu is between July and March.

Mandu
Climate check
Madhya Pradesh is not called the heart of India only because of its location in the centre of the country. It has been home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainisim and Islam. Innumerable monuments exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces are dotted all over the state. The National Parks of Kanha, Bandhavgarh and many others you can spot the tiger, the bison and a wide variety of deers and antelopes.