The extensive hilltop fort of Mandu is one of the most interesting sights in central India. Mandu is a celebration in stone, of life and joy, of the love of the poet-prince Baz Bahadur for its beautiful consort, Rani Roopmati. The balladeers of Malwa still sing of romance of those royal lovers, and high upon the crest of the hill, Roopmati's pavilion still looks down upon Baz Bahadur's palace, a magnificent expression of Indo-Islamic architecture. Perched along the Vindhyan ranges at an attitude of 2000feet, Mandu, with its natural defenses, was originally the fort capital of the paramara rulers of Malwa . Later, towards the end of the Sultans of Malwa, one of whom renamed it Shadiabad- The City of Joy.
The best time to visit is July to March. But while all other places are closed for tourism during Monsoons, Mandu offers the best time in this period. In fact, Mandu is more of a monsoon resort than anything else. The natural surroundings are in full bloom during monsoon months.
Best Time to Visit
: July to March.
Language : Hindi & Local Dialects And English.
STD code : 07292
Hotels : Malwa Resort
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Travel Info
Air :- The nearest airport is at Indore, 99 km away, connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Gwalior and Bhopal.
Rail :-
It is convenient railheads are Indore (99 km)and Ratlam (124 km ) on the Mumbai-Delhi main line.
Road :- Regular bus services connect Mandu with Mhow, Ratlam, Ujjain, Indore, Dhar and Bhopal.
Best Season
Mandu experiences a tropical climatic condition all through the year. Summers (March to June) in Mandu are slightly hot, but overall pleasant due to its elevated position. The temperature ranges from 35°C to 20°C during summers. Winters (October to February) are cool and pleasant. Maximum day time temperature is 22°C and temperature drops down to a minimum of 7°C during nights.
Monsoons (July to September) have medium level annual rainfalls.
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