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Sight Address : Gomatgiri is situated near Gandhi nagar. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Gomatgiri is a small hillock near Indore. It is situated amidst picturesque surroundings. Just 10 minutes drive from the Indore airport, Gomatgiri is a pious place for the Jain religion devotees. There is a 21 feet statue of Gomateshwar built here. It is a replica of the Bahubali statue of Shrawanbegola. There are also 24 marble temples with shikhars. Each one of these temples is dedicated to the one of the 24 Tirthankaras of Jain religion. This hillock was donated to the Jain Samaj by the M.P government in 1981. For the convenience of the visitors, there is a guest house, a dharamshala and a restaurant here.
Gomatgiri Outside View
HistoryEdit
Gomatgiri hillock was donated to the Jain Samaj by the M.P government in 1981. In the year 1981 MP government decided to donate a Hilltop to the Jain Samaj. The Jains made a 21 feet high statue of lord Gomateshwar, this statue is an repetation of the Bahubali statue of Shrawanbegola. There are also 24 marble temples with shikhars which are dedicated to the 24 Thirthankars of Jainism are seen here.
Must SeeEdit
Must See
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon , Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hrs.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Uttambhog Restaurant ; 16 ab road opp c21 mall,Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001. ; Ph/M – 0731 2574458 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This place is well connected by road and easily accessible by taxi. Cabs in Indore charge Rs 10 per kilometer, and a minimum of Rs 35 as the starting rate. Star Cabs- Ph: 0731-63333333 ; Metro Taxi- Ph: 0731-4288888
Bus : Indore is well connected by state road transport public bus services.indore city has two bus stand one is Gangwal Bus Stand:Dhar Rd, Indore, Madhya Pradesh and second is MP Tourism Bus Stand near AB road. Regular bus services are available from Ujjain (55 km), Delhi (800 km) and Mumbai (655 km) to Indore Ujjain. Super fast and Deluxe A/C buses are also available in these routes. Buses in Indore ply to all parts of the city, including all the major and minor areas in the region. Buses are the cheapest mode of travel in Indore, and tourists can opt for such bus travel in case they’re aware of the location of their particular destination. Bus fares may range anywhere from Rs 5 to 25.
Train : The Indore Railway Station is situated in the main city center and is well-linked with all the major railheads in the country. The city has four railway stations Rajendra Nagar,Lokmanya Nagar,Saifee Nagar,Lakshmibai Nagar from where connecting trains to all the metro cities and the other important neighboring cities can be boarded. The Malwa Express to Delhi, the Avantika Express to Mumbai, and the Intercity Express between Indore and Bhopal are among the important trains connecting Indore with the other Indian cities. The longest functional meter gauge route in India, between Jaipur and Purna passes through Indore. After getting down at the railway station, take an auto-rickshaw, bus or hire a taxi to reach the destination within the city.
Air : The Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport is located at a distance of 8 km from the city center.Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore connects it to most of the major cities in the country. It is directly linked to Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Raipur, Nagpur and Bhopal, via major airlines. There are various airlines operating from Indore. These include Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Sahara, Kingfisher Airlines and Deccan Aviation. Indore airport has good infrastructure and facilities. Taxi services are available from Indore airport to city, costing about Rs 200. Air India :2431595/6 ; Jet Airways :2544590
Others : Auto rickshaws are available in Indore, and these do not run on meter. Tourists should negotiate a rate beforehand while traveling through auto rickshaws, and they need to confirm these rates with locals who live in the area. Auto rickshaw fares may range from Rs 20 to 100, depending on the distance involved. There are no separate night fares, and auto rickshaws can be a safe mode of travel during night time, even though the city is very secure. There are share auto rickshaws from specific locations, and these are very cheap.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera.
Safety / WarningEdit
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room – 100/ 0731–2528050,0731-2522500
- Fire – 101
- Ambulance – 102
