Indore City Guide

India

Indore City Guide

Madhya Pradesh

Indore is a lively city on the Malwa plateau of India, famous for its rich history and thriving street food scene. With a mix of cultural spots and modern facilities, it's a hub for learning and business in Madhya Pradesh.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Excellent
9

Street food is amazing here, with a focus on vegetarian options.

Local Dishes:
Chhole tikiya, Sabudana khichdi, Pani puri
International Cuisine:
Chinese, Italian, South Indian
Vegan FriendlyVegetarian Friendly
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Nightlife
Good
7

Offers a blend of local food markets and vibrant pubs especially in Sarafa Bazaar.

Coffee Culture
Limited
5

Not a highlight yet but likely improving.

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Tipping
Not Required

Tipping is appreciated. 5-10% in restaurants is standard, round up for taxis.

Top Attractions
Rajwada Palace
Historical
A historical palace with intricate architecture.
Sarafa Bazaar
Market
Night market famous for street food.
Lalbagh Palace
Historical
European style grand palace.
SIM Cards

SIM cards need ID for purchase. Look for Airtel, Jio, or Vodafone Idea stores.

Available at:
Airtel Store
Jio Store
Vodafone Idea Store
Recommended Apps
Indore Talk(City Guide)
Oye24(Food Delivery)
PublicVibe(Local News)
Google Maps(Navigation)
iTranslate(Translation)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Good
6

Efforts for city cleanliness are notable but challenges remain.

24/7 Services
Good
6

Growing 24/7 options, mostly around food delivery.

Groceries
Big Bazaar
Reliance Fresh
D-Mart

Mix of local markets and modern supermarkets. Bargaining is common.

Cashless Payments
Widely accepted

Card payments are common in urban areas. Carry some cash for smaller vendors.

ATMs

ATMs are everywhere from various banks.

Schools
Local only

Educational hub with several schools, but details on international options are unclear.

Available Schools:
Choithram School
Emerald Heights
Delhi Public School

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Not Available
Work-Friendly Cafés
Limited
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
2

Community might be informal and building up.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Good
7

Good access to parks and gardens for relaxation.

Running
Good
6

Pipliyapala Regional Park offers a good running environment.

Gyms
Available

Plenty of options with modern facilities available.

Available Gyms:
CultFit
Gold's Gym
Anytime Fitness
Tennis
Poor
0

No specific tennis facilities noted.

Padel
Poor
0

Padel is not common here.

Yoga
Limited
5

Yoga is available, though specific centers weren't detailed.

Martial Arts
Good
6

Wide variety of martial arts academies offering multiple disciplines.

Skiing
Poor
0

Suitable climate and geography for skiing are absent.

Water Sports
Good
6

Jet skiing and boating available at Choral Dam and Hanuwantiya Island.

Surfing
Poor
0

No surfing opportunities due to landlocked location.

Diving
Poor
0

Not applicable due to landlocked geography.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Good
7

Indore has both private and public hospitals. Private ones are more modern.

Hospitals:
Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Hospital
Bombay Hospital
Choithram Hospital
Pharmacies:
Apollo Pharmacy
MedPlus
1mg Pharmacy
Tap Water Safety
Not recommended

Stick to bottled or filtered water to be safe.

Common Scams
Picture Scam, Taxi Overcharging, Friendly ATM Helper, Gifting Scam, Beggars asking for specific items

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Good
6

Family attractions focus on parks and water activities.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Limited
4

Decriminalization exists, but social acceptance varies.

Pet Friendly
Limited
4

Limited formal pet amenities, local regulations apply.

Quick Facts

Population
1,994,397
Power Reliability
Excellent
8/10

Power supply is generally stable with 24x7 electricity.

Mountains
Available

Located near the Vindhyachal hills with opportunities for hill treks.

Languages
Hindi(71.39%)
Malvi(15.05%)
Marathi(3.54%)
Urdu(2.81%)
Sindhi(1.73%)
Nimadi(1.39%)
Gujarati(0.98%)
Punjabi(0.81%)
Emergency
112
Centralized Helpline
100
Police
101
Fire Station

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
0
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Earthquake
Low Risk
3

🌦️Seasonal Issues

Rainy season
June, July, August, September
Heavy rains causing waterlogging in some areas.
Hot season
April, May, June
High temperatures often soaring upwards of 40°C.
Humidity
May, June, July, August, September
Muggy conditions prevalent during monsoon.

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