The 10 Best Things to do in Dhar District, Madhya Pradesh

December 7, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best top things to do in Dhar District, India including Ship Palace (Jahaz Mahal), Nilkanth Mahal, Rani Roopmati Pavillion, Rani Roopmati Palace, Baz Bahadur's Palace, Bagh Caves, Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace), Hoshang Shah's Tomb, Jami Masjid, Kakra Khoh Waterfall.
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1. Ship Palace (Jahaz Mahal)

Mandu India
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4.5 based on 294 reviews

Ship Palace (Jahaz Mahal)

This famous castle was built by the son of Mohammed Shah to house his harem of 15,000 women.

Reviewed By VinodBela22 - Mumbai, India

Visited this feb Know d history or surely take a guide Very clean Small museum too in d premises Feel happy to know d glorious history

2. Nilkanth Mahal

Near The Nilkanth Shrine, Mandu India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Nilkanth Mahal

3. Rani Roopmati Pavillion

Near Baz Bahadur Palace, Mandu 454020 India http://www.mptourism.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 228 reviews

Rani Roopmati Pavillion

Reviewed By 698chaitanyaj

This is a must visit place and is the last point of Mandu. I visited this on Monday, 22nd October 2018 and was the first place in my Mandus' itenerary. I would recommend a guide (we hired guide named Diwan) to allow yourself to familiarize with the history as well as get a quick tour of the entire structure. This place was originally built by Raja Bhoj as a watch tower for a garisson of 40-50 soldiers as this was a border of his kingdom. It was later that two domed structure was built on top for Rani Roopmati allowing her to take darshan if Narmada river. Mandu is a huge fort city originally built by Raja Bhoj and was called as Mandapgarh Durg. Later during reign of Sultans the name was changed to Shadiyabaad and finally its back to Mandu derived from original Mandapgarh. Post this we visited Baz Bahadur palace located next to Rewa Kund, Neeelkanth Palace/ Mandir and finally the magnanimous Jahaz Mahal.

4. Rani Roopmati Palace

Rewa Kund Complex, Mandu India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Rani Roopmati Palace

Reviewed By JoyBoseRoy - Bengaluru, India

This palace is on top of the hill, so one needs to climb a number of steps to reach this place. Alternatively one can drive part of the distance if one has a car, but still a certain amount of climbing cannot be avoided. The views are magnificient, one can even see the river and all the surrounding mandu palaces and the countryside. One can climb to the top of this palace too. The architecture is Islamic (Afghan style) and quite amazing. The arches are very symmetric and one can take lots of photos or just stay for a while and get lost in the beauty. One needs to purchase a ticket to the palace at the base.

5. Baz Bahadur's Palace

Just Below Rupmati's Pavilion, Mandu 454020 India
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4.0 based on 75 reviews

Baz Bahadur's Palace

Reviewed By suketu124 - Ahmedabad, India

Baz bahadur palace was occupied by Baz bahadur ,the ruler of Mandu. It was 16th-century structure is famous for its large courtyards encompassed by large halls and high terraces. It is situated below Roopmati's Pavilion and can be seen from the pavilion. It is located in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh, India, at 35 km from Dhar city.The main palace consists of a spacious open court with halls and rooms on all the four sides and a beautiful cistern in its middle.The buildings took the form of summer-houses, palaces and pavilions whose ground storey consisted of compartments grouped around a central courtyard with pools or fountains.The Palace of Baz Bahadur stands on a hill above the sacred tank Rewa Kund, contained in the royal enclosure in southern Mandu.

6. Bagh Caves

Slopes Of The Vindhyas, Kukshi tehsil, Dhar India
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Bagh Caves

Reviewed By RanjithKumPrabhu - Ahmedabad, India

The caves gives a glimpse of the beautiful architectural marvels dating back to 4th-7th century AD. Cave 2,3,4 & 5 are large ones, and the 6th cave is connected to 5th internally. There are statues at the rear end of cave 2 and some paintings in & out of cave 4. The location of the cave is in a serene and calm area, on the banks of Baghani tributary of Narmada river. Only that the 3 km long road reaching the cave is very narrow with lots of unnoticed speed breakers. Also, there are no lodges or restaurants nearby. So preferably visit during bright daylight. There is also parking lot for vehicles and toilet facilities available, also a small nice garden. Ticket charge is 25/- per head for Indian nationals and no charge for kids below 15.

7. Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace)

Sulibardi, Mandu India
Excellent
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4.0 based on 111 reviews

Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace)

Reviewed By prabhakarrahul - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India

The Hindola Mahal derives its name from the inclined ramparts that are supposed to create the impression they are swinging. It is not clear whether this palace was constructed during the reign of Hushang Shah (circa 1425 C.E.) or during the reign of Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Khilji towards the end of the 15th century. It's clear, though, this palace was majorly used by Mughals for leisure.

8. Hoshang Shah's Tomb

Near Jahaz Mahal, Mandu 454020 India
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4.0 based on 74 reviews

Hoshang Shah's Tomb

Reviewed By prabhakarrahul - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India

If you are mesmerized by the beauty of the Taj Mahal, let me tell you it wasn't the first marble structure built in India. Hoshang's Tomb is regarded as the oldest marble edifice, one of the most refined examples of Afghan architecture. Built by Hoshangshah Gori (1406-1435 C.E.), this architectural phenomenon is said to have influenced Shah Jahan so much that it served as a perfect template for the construction of the Taj Mahal. I was dumbstruck with utter admiration, just looking at the beautifully proportioned dome, intricate marble latticework, and porticoed courts and towers.

9. Jami Masjid

Near Hathi Mahal, Mandu 454020 India
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4.0 based on 93 reviews

Jami Masjid

Reviewed By curatorofmemories - Hyderabad, India

Begun by Hoshang Shah and completed by Mahmud Khalji in 1454 it was modeled on the mosque of Damascus. The spacious courtyard is enclosed on three sides by colonnaded verandas covered with domes. Across the courtyard to the West is the prayer hall which has 58 small domes and three large ones that dominate the rest. There are 17 carved niches along the western wall. The central niche of mihrab is finest of them and decorated with verses from Quran. Located under the central dome is the raised pulpit which has a miniature marble dome of its own supported by four arches.

10. Kakra Khoh Waterfall

Mandu India
Excellent
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3.5 based on 18 reviews

Kakra Khoh Waterfall

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