About Indore
Surat to Indore distnce : 490 km
Estimated travel time : 9 hours
Surat to Indore is the very popular route for both tourists and people traveling for work. Indore is perfect blend of rich cultural heritage and urbanization. It is commercial hub with high volume of trading and industry. On the other hand it reflects the true essence of culture in every nook and corner.
Indore is known as Food city and is famous for its Poha and Immarti. It is also a paradise for shopaholics with a variety of fabrics like Bandhej, batik, silk, jute and Zari. Indore is home to ancient monuments of Mughal, French and Maratha architectural styles, holy temples, magnificient palaces. The city derived its name from Indreshwar temple and has a rich heritage of architectural splendor, history and culture. Rajwada built by Holkar dynasty 200 years back is an intriguing architectural wonder as it is a rare blend of French, Mughal and Maratha style. Kaanch Mandir, the famous Jain temple is an architectural marvel in glass with exquisite thousand glasses adorning the interiors.
Taxi from Surat to Indore is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Surat to Indore by car is well connected via NH48 and NH47 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Surat to Indore distance is 490 Km and is 6 hours journey. An alternate route is via Nandurbar, Shirpur which is shorter by 40km but takes almost same time. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are : Kasomba
Jhagadia or Zaghadia - - Bhalod Gangadashahara, Hindu and Jain temples like Daherasar, Kabirvad, Gayatri Mandir, Hanuman temple
Bharuch or Broach - - historical heritage at the mouth of river Narmada
Vadodara - - Third largest city of Gujarat. Famous for Navratri festival.
Godhra - -known for big restaurants,parks,libraries,churches,mosques,shopping etc.
Dahod - - the city is adorned with holy mosques and exquisite carvings.
Jhabua - - Break from the monotony of a long drive,dig into good food and stay back for the night.
Dhar - - Dhar Fort, Kharbuja Mahal, Bhojshala, Bagh Caves, Patidar Sangrahalay and many temples
Pithampur - - largest industrial town
Bardoli - - Jalaram Mandir, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Sankri temple
Songadh - - Dense forest and bamboo production, Songadh fort, Ukai dam, Doswada dam
Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Jamalapada
Nandurbar - - Dandpaneshwar Ganesh Temple, Datta Mandir at Sarangakheda, Prakasha known as Dakshin Kashi, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sayyed Imam Badshash chisti Dargah, Yashawant Lake, Aawashabari Point, Sunset Point, Coffee Garden, Gorakshanath Temple, Nagarjun Point, Sat Payari view point, Lotus Lake, Sita Khai
Songir - - Songir Fort
Shirpur - - Vighnahara Parshvanatha Shvetambar Mandir, Khanderao (malhar) temple or Pataleshwar Mandir, Balaji Temple, Nageshwar temple, Pavali Digambar Jain Mandir, Chintamani Parshvanath Mandir
Palasner - - Enjoy your journey by taking a break at Jadon Haweli or recreational park.
Dharampuri - - Bilwamrateshwar Mahadev temple
Maheshwar - - Shri Raj Rajeshwar temple, Narmada Ghat, Ahilya Devi Maheshwar Fort, Maheshwar Fort, Pandharinath Mandir
Mandu - - lesser known architectural masterpiece