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Maheshwar was revived
from obscurity by the Holkar Queen, Rani Ahilyabai of Indore, in
the late 18th century and was formerly known as Mahishmati. Most
temples and the forts of this riverside town date back to about
the same time. Principal sights include the fort which is now a
museum displaying heirlooms and relics of the Holkar dynasty, the
three ghats lining the banks of Narmada river, and many tiered temples
distinguished by their overwhelming balconies and intricately worked
doorways. Maheshwar is known for unique weave and beautifully complex
patterns of the sarees throughout the country.
How to Reach
Maheshwar is best reached
by road as the nearest railhead is 39 km away. Local bus services
to Barwaha (30 km) and Dhar (70 km) are available. Both of which,
in turn, can be reached by local bus from Indore (46 km and 56 km
respectively).
A word about Indore City
Indore is a textile town
on the banks of the rivers Sarasvati and Khan, and is the largest
city in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated at an altitude of 567 m and
it's population size is 1.1 million. It's cotton textile industry
is the fourth largest in India. It is also famous for it's bangles,
and is a notable centre of Hindustani Classical Music. The older
part of the town is on western side of the railway line, the newer
part on the east.
Season
During summers, one can
see the temperatures vary between 22 and 40 degrees celcius. In
winter maximum temperature vary between 10 and 29 degrees celcius.
Period between October and March is the best time to visit Indore.
It receives an annual rainfall of 1,050 mm.
Tourist Information Centres
- Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation,
Regional Office, Tourist Bungalow, R N Tagore Road, Indore.
Tel :- (0731)-521818, 528653.
The office is open from 10 am to 5.30 pm (closed on Sundays).
- Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd,
Head Office, 4th Floor - Gangotri, T.T Nagar, Bhopal -462003.
Tel :- (0755)-554340/42/43.
E-mail :- mpt/bhopal@dartmail.dartnet.com.
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