Only 56km from Indore, ancient Ujjain is one of India's holiest cities for Hindus.  Ujjain is situated on the right bank of River Shipra. It is a very holy city for the Hindus, a site for the triennial Kumbha Mela. 
Apart from mythological legends, the city has a long distinguished history. It was governed by the likes of Vikramaditya and Ashoka. Kalidas wrote his soul stirring poetry here. Today, Ujjain represents an interesting blend of an age old legacy and the modern day lifestyle.

Hindu astronomy, astrology and geography have Ujjain as the base for calculations which is the "Greenwich" of Hindu astronomers and astrologers.

(99Kms. from Indore) Perched along the Vindhyan ranges, at an altitude of 2000 feet, Mandu, with its natural defences, was originally the fort capital of the Paramara rulers of Malwa. Later towards the end of 13th century, it came under the Sultans of Malwa, one of whom renamed it as Shadiabad the city of joy. Some of the structures worth seeing in the fort complex are the tomb of Hoshang Shah, Jami Masjid, Ashrafi Mahal, Jahaz Mahal, Roopmati's Pavilion, Baz Bahadur's Palace and Hindola Mahal.

(78 kms. from Indore) Situated at the confluence of the Narmada and Kaveri are temples built in the medieval Brahmanic style. Omkareshwar has one of the 12 Jyotirlingas enshrined at the temple of Shir Onkar Mandhata, set in picturesque surroudings.

Situated about 8 kms. from Indore on the Khandwa Road, the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust was founded by Mahatma Gandhi. The headquarters of this trust were Shifted from Wardha to Indore in 1950.

Another scenic spot towards Mhow, Patal Pani is famous for its water fall. The water falls from a height of 150ft. into a kund whose depth, till date, remains unfathomable. Hence the name Patal Pani.

Dhar is 47 kms. away from Indore and it used to be capital of the former Paramara kings. Famous among them is Raja Bhoj. Earlier, Dhar boasted of an exquisite image of Goddess Saraswati at the Bhojsala temple. the same image is now displayed in the British Museum, London.