Things to do in Mandav, Madhya Pradesh
Mandav is a town and a nagar panchayat, near city of Dhar in Dhar district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
6 places to visit in and around Mandav, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Mandu, Madhya Pradesh
Mandu or Mandavgad is an ancient city in the present-day Mandav area of the Dhar district. It is located in the Malwa and Nimar region of western Madhya Pradesh, India, at 35 km from Dhar city.
Wikipedia - 2Hindola Mahal
The Hindola Mahal, is a large meeting hall, or durbar, in the ancient Indian city of Mandu, Madhya Pradesh. Today the Hindola Mahal is a tourist destination in the ruined city.
Wikipedia - 3Nilkanth temple
Nilkanth Temple or Imarat-i-Dilkhusha is a Mughal architecture temple built on the orders of Mughal Emperor Akbar by the governor of Mandu, Shah Badgah in 1574 AD.
Wikipedia - 4Jama Masjid, Mandu
The Jama Masjid, also called Jami Masjid, is an historic Friday mosque in Mandu in the Dhar district of the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Wikipedia - 5Lohani Caves
Lohani Caves are rock-cut caves and temples found near the abandoned Mandu site in southwest Madhya Pradesh, India. These excavations are dated to about the 11th and 12th century CE.
Wikipedia - 6Chichali
Chichali is an archaeological site located on the left bank of the Narmada River in India, 7 km west of village Nimrani on the Mumbai Agra Highway.
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How to reach Mandav
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Indore Junction (INDB), 63 km away.
- Nearest airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR), 58 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Mandav costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mandav is not included.
Compare Mandav with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandav | – | – | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Mandu | 1 km | Sep–Mar | 40 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Betma | 44 km | Sep–Mar | 9 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Dr. Ambedkar Nagar | 43 km | Sep–Mar | 17 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Indore | 62 km | Sep–Mar | 31 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Mandav; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Mandav?
The best known are Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, Hindola Mahal, Nilkanth temple, Jama Masjid, Mandu, Lohani Caves.
How do I reach Mandav?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Indore Junction (INDB), 63 km away. Nearest airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR), 58 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Mandav cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mandav is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.