Indore is located in central India, in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The city is fast developing into an IT hub, while the Pithampur township nearby has been dubbed the "Detroit of India" owing to its many truck manufacturing units. The chief languages spoken here are Hindi, English, Gujarati, Sindhi and Marathi.

The city is famous for its temples, old palaces and gardens. The Lal Bagh Palace and Geeta Bhawan are the major Indore tourist attractions. The Palace once housed the Holkar royal family, and reflects the grandeur of the medieval lifestyle. The Chattri Bag has cenotaphs built to honor the rulers of the Holkar clan and exemplify the Maratha form of architecture. The Kamala Nehru Park is the zoological garden where you can enjoy camel rides, goat cart rides and buggy rides.

The Rajwada mansion blends Mughal, British and Hindu architectural styles. The Sukh Niwas Palace was built by the Holkar rulers and is a blend of Indian and British architectural styles. The climate of Indore is moderately extreme, and the maximum summer temperatures can go up to 40 degree Celsius. The maximum winter temperature can be 29 degree Celsius.

The best time to visit the historic city is between the months of September to March. The airport is 9 kilometers away from the city center, and serves flights from Bhopal, Delhi, Mumbai and other major Indian cities. It is also well linked to the rest of the country by rail.

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