7 Places near Indore that will give you the most breathtaking Road-Trip experience.
We have handcrafted a cool list of places for you to go for a thrilling road trip with your family, friends or even as a solo traveler. These places mentioned below are exotic, stunning and close to nature, ideal for you to forget the hassles of your everyday life and escape to unwind.
1. Gulawat | Distance: 21 Km
Famous for the Lotus Valley, Gulawat village near Hatod is a beautiful place close to the city to relax away from the hustle and bustle. It has a picturesque atmosphere, with trees all around, swings and the stunning waters with blooming lotuses in it. It is a peaceful place with amazing routes, best visited in the non-monsoon season so that you could experience the best of the place without the additional problem of rains and murky lands.
2. Sailani Tapu | Distance: 80 Km
Sailani Tapu is a small island surrounded by the stunning backwaters of the Omkareshwar dam. Its major highlight is the Jungle Resort that has been made by the M.P. tourism, housing stunning resorts with amazing views of the water and more birds than you probably could name. The Jyotirlinga temple is another highlight here. The Sunset, sunrise and the spectacular array of stars at night are all the things that a city person craves, and all these things are beautifully presented here. The journey to Sailani Tapu is also extremely beautiful with mostly abandoned lands and forests all around.
3. Choral Dam | Distance: 45 Km
The winding roads and steep valleys leading to the choral dam and waterfall is probably the easiest and the most pretty road trips you can take close to the city. The waterfall in itself is a vision to behold, with gurgling waters soothing you and making you feel relaxed. You should keep in mind though, that the mostly tame waters grow dangerous in the monsoons, with the rocks making it risky to move. The gates to go near the dam itself open at 9 a.m. and remain so till 5 p.m. (usually). The M.P. tourism also has a well-maintained resort here which has incredible views and fun activities to indulge in.
4. Mandu | Distance: 97 Km
A stunning city with historic architectural masterpieces, the road trip to Mandu would a fun-filled experience for you to take. The city is famous for the reign of Prince Baz Bahadur and his beautiful wife Rani Roopmati. There are monuments like Jahaz Mahal, Rani Roopmati’s Pavilion, and Baz Bahadur’s Palace, etc. You can enjoy the journey to this amazing city with spectacular history and a story behind each and every beautifully preserved architectural wonder.
5. Maheshwar | Distance: 95 Km
On the banks of river Narmada, this peaceful town is a holy shrine for many Hindus. A road trip to Maheshwar is an amazing way to unwind, visiting the ghats, which even Bollywood couldn’t resist to take in its frame. The Maheshwar resort can be a road stop for lunch or dinner while further exploring the city for its specialties like the beautiful silk sarees.
6. Chikhaldara (M.H.) | Distance: 281 Km
At an altitude of 1118 meters, Chikhaldara in Maharashtra can be your weekend getaway, with beautiful lakes, magnificent panoramic views, and exotic wildlife. Some places to visit while you are here is the Bhimkund, Melghat Tiger project, Narnala Fort, etc. It’s a place in the laps of nature and is set on a few people’s itineraries, hence you can be the first amongst your peers to explore its beauty and boast about it!
7. Janapav | Distance: 44 Km
Best known for the hilly terrain that gives an exquisite landscape, Janapav or Janapav Kuti is nestled in the Malwa hill region and is an ideal getaway for people who love to stay close to nature as an escape from their monotone. This hill station has a traverse of roads and bends, ideal for trekking, all the while enjoying the scenic beauty of the central Indian forests. This place undoubtedly has spectacular sunsets that are worth experiencing.
Article By: Umme Salma Saifee
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