Mhow — Travel Guide
Mhow, officially known as Dr Ambedkar Nagar, is a cantonment in the Indore District in Madhya Pradesh state of India. The town was renamed as Dr Ambedkar Nagar in 2003, by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. This cantonment town was founded in 1818 by John Malcolm as a result of the Treaty of Mandsaur between the English and the Holkars who were the Maratha Maharajas of Indore. John Malcolm's forces had defeated the Holkars of the Maratha Confederacy at the Battle of Mahidpur in 1818. It was after this battle that the capital of the Holkars shifted from the town of Maheshwar on the banks of the Narmada to Indore.
The best time to visit October to March.
BY FLIGHT
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Mhow. Nearest airport is Indore Airport.
Mhow - 22 km away
BY TRAIN
Mhow is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Shopping in Mhow is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Mhow to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Mhow means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Mhow is the most important activities among the tourists.
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