Mandu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
uninhabited ancient city in the present-day Mandav area of the Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India
About Mandu
The citadel of Mandu or Mandav is perched on upon a rocky outspur of the Vindhya Range, at an altitude of 634 m. On the southern side it drops sharply for 305 m and merges with the Nimar plain, which is fed by the mighty Narmada River. The eastern, southern and northern side of the Mandu plateau is separated from the main Malawa Plateau by a deep ravine named Kakra Khoh. With a natural fortification, coupled with an amazing undulating landscape have made Mandu a favorite citadel for many a ruler, spanning over a period of thousand year. Located almost at the centre of India, Mandu has played a leading role in shaping the history of the country. For centuries it has served as a frontier outpost for the north Indian rulers for their invasion into the Deccan or to ward of invasion from the so
Top Attractions in Mandu
Explore the best things to see and do in Mandu:
- ★Adheri Bawdi
- ★Alamgir Darwaza
- ★Ashrafi Mahal and Mahmud Khalji's Tomb
- ★Baz Bahadur's Palace
- ★Bhangi Darwaza
- ★Caravan Sarai
- ★Chhapan Mahal
- ★Chorkot Mosque
Where to Eat in Mandu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Shivani Restaurant
Where to Stay in Mandu
- 🏨ASI Guest House
- 🏨Hotel Roopmati
- 🏨Hotel Royal Palace
- 🏨Jahaz Mahal Hotel
- 🏨Malwa Resort
- 🏨Malwa Retreat
Mandu Travel Guide Sections
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