About
Perched at 2,000 ft in the Vindhya Range, Mandu (Mandavgarh) is a ruined city of 15th-century Afghan sultanate palaces, mosques and tombs. The legend of Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati haunts every monument. Monsoon transforms the plateau into a sea of green.
Must-see highlights
Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace — 120m long)
Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace leaning walls)
Rani Roopmati Pavilion hilltop view
Baz Bahadur Palace
Jama Masjid (15th century)
Hoshang Shah's Tomb (first marble tomb in India)
Nil Kanth Palace water channels
Darya Khan's Tomb
Lohani Caves
Echo Point
Champa Baoli step-well
Afghan architecture heritage walk
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Ratlam 124km · Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (Indore) 100km
Nearby attractions
Maheshwar (90km)Omkareshwar (120km)Indore (100km)
How to get here
Indore → Mandu
cab · 2.5h
₹1,400
approx.
Indore → Mandu
bus · 3h
₹200
approx.
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July – March
Nearest Transport
Ratlam124 km
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (Indore)100 km
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budget₹500/night
mid₹1,500/night
luxury₹5,000/night
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