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Mandu

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Mandu is a small city in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India, now best known for a fort built by Baaz Bahadur in the memory of his queen Rani Roopmati. Between 1401 and 1561 it was the capital of a Muslim state in the north of India. The capital was abandoned more than 400 years ago, and it's now a small city but also home to a large ruins site more than 10 kilometers long and 15 kilometers wide. The temple dedicated to Shiva also attracts many pilgrims.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By bus

From Indore take the bus to Dhar, where you can change for a local bus to Mandu.

[edit] By car

You can rent a car in Indore.

The best route from Indore is as follows

Indore - Pithampur - Ghatabillod - Labour - Dhar - Mandu. The distance is approximately 95 kms and the roads are in good condition.

[edit] Get around

Bikes and scooters can be rented at the small village at the entrance to the city.

[edit][add listing] See

  • The Exterior ramparts
  • The Jahaz Mahal
  • The Jami Masjid, a large mosque
  • The Tomb of Hoshang Shah. Shah Jahan's architect supposedly went to Mandu to study the tomb's architecture before building the Taj Mahal.
  • The Afharfi Mahal
  • The Rani Roopmati Pavillion
  • The Baz Bahadur's Palace

[edit][add listing] Do

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[edit][add listing] Eat

Restraunt for regular Indian Fare at Malwa Resort - close to the Jami Masjid.

Traditional Daal-Baati may be savoured at the Jain Temple.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Nimboo pani is very popular and easily available refreshing tasty drink found everywhere in Mandu.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

The Temple,in front of Jami Masjid provide very cheap stay, good for Night stay who dont want AC or delux room.

For Hotels, MP Tourism offers excellent options:

1. Malwa Resort - 20 cottages - 10 AC and 10 non AC 2. Malwa Retreat - 8 rooms - 2 AC and 6 non AC

Another option is the Rani Roopmati Hotel.

[edit] Get out

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