Mandu Tour Packages

This place is a old city bearing all the glorious history, Hindu and Muslim art specimens and ruins of 10 to 15 km long. To know about the past, enjoy the architecture and feel the vibe of this city one should take a Mandu trip.

5 Places To Visit In Mandu

1. Rani Roopmatis’s Pavilion

This rooftop pavilion bears the romantic love story of King Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati. In the early days this place was the base for the army to watch and guard the kingdom. One can also enjoy the surreal beauty of Narmada river from this place.

2. Hindola Mahal

This palace was built in the 14th century during the period of Hoshang Shah and a ‘T’ shaped structructural establishment which is an open-air theatre from the old days.

3. Jami Masjid

Built in the era of the Ghauri dynasty, Jami Masjid is one of the great architectural examples of Afgani art. This giant red mosque is a prayer house.

4. Nilkanth Mahadev Temple

This temple is a major Hindu pilgrimage site and a must visit on a Mandu trip. This temple was made by Shah Bagh Khan for the hindu queen of Akbar. The shrine of Lord Shiva in this temple faces the pond, also this temple consists of elegant designs and carve work on large stones.

5. Bagh Caves

Established in the 4th century AD by Buddhist monk Dataka, this nine rock-cut cave consists of great mural paintings from ancient times. It is known for its magnificent carving styles.

How To Reach

Located in Madhya Pradesh near the Indore city, Mandu is well connected by road, rail and by air to all the major cities in India. The routes are discussed below:

By Air

Indore airport is the nearest airport to Mandu. The airport is around 100 km away from the place. Popular domestic airlines like Indigo, Spicejet, GoAir serve this route on a daily basis from Indore to Delhi, Mumbai, Gwalior and Bhopal. From the airport one can easily get various public and private transportation services to reach Mandu.

By Rail

The nearest rail station to Mandu is Ratlam on the Delhi-Mumbai main line. This railway station is located around 124 km away from Mandu and almost all trains run on this route. From the station you can book a taxi or take a bus to Mandu.

By Road

The city Mandu is well connected to different cities in India. One can easily reach Mandu by road from any part of India. Regular bus services are there connecting the major cities of MP like Dhar, Ujjain, Indore, Ratlam etc with Mandu.

Best Time To Visit

Mandu in Summer

April to June witnesses summer season in Mandu. This time the temp gets really high, going upto 42 degree celsius. Sightseeing became uneasy due to such high temperatures, so avoid going on a Mandu tour during this time of the year.

Mandu in Monsoon

If you are a rain lover this time of the year is the best for you to visit Mandu. The rainy season in Mandu lasts between the months of July to September. The temp is quite good, the place is less crowded. You can definitely enjoy a good time here.

Mandu in Winter

Manu can be best experienced in the winter season during the months of October to mid-March. The temperature this time does not go too low, remaining moderate. Most tourists prefer this time to visit Mandu.