Things to Do in Mandsaur

Mandsaur is a city of great historical and religious importance. There are many places of historic importance in and around Mandsaur. One can explore the age old tradition and culture of Mandsaur by visiting one of the historic place or museums in Mandsaur. It has always been a delight for spiritual people to visit the temples in Mandsaur. The city offer much for the nature lovers with some very beautiful scenic spots. The shopping in Mandsaur is always a full of excitement. In all you can say there are lot many things to do in this part of Madhya Pradesh.

Enjoy Scenic Beauty of Mandsaur

Mandsaur has lot to offer to nature lovers.The few spots which attract the nature lover in Mandsaur are Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, Teliya Talaab, Chambal River which passes through the sanctuary and many more. Teliya talaab and Malashree Island Gandhisagar are the perfect picnic spots for the crowd of Mandsaur. A lot of people could be seen hanging out with friends and family on these places on weekends. Spending time with near and dear one by the sides of calm and serene water is an everlasting experience. One can spend hours in these places without getting bored. Peole can even plan different activities to make picnic more enjoyable. Teliya Talaab which is a source of water to the city is another hangout point. There is a boating point in GandhiSagar, inviting a large crowd to enjoy boating.


Mandsaur houses 2 major water bodies including Chambal river and Teliya Talaab. A boating point is built on Gandhisagar which is spread over 1.6 hectare of land and attracts many people. Though there is no provision for boating in Teliya Tallab still the region with its beautiful scenic beauty is a perfect spot to spend some time away from hustle bustle of the city life.

Explore Wildlife at GandhiSagar Sanctuary

Gandhi Sagar Sanctaury is a habitat of number flora and Fauna. It is spread over an area of 368.62 km². The sanctuary remains open throughout the year. The flora of this place includes Kardhai, Khair (Acacia catechu), Dhawda, Palash etc. The predominant animals found here are common langur, chinkara, nilgai, leopard, peacock etc. Apart from the flora and fauna, this sanctuary is significant for the presence of religious and historical places inside it.


The most famous among them being Hinglajgarh Fort, which has its own glorious history and a great tourist attraction. Taxakeshawar temple which is one of its kind is dedicated to Nagaraja Taxak. Dharmrajeshwar and Dhamnar caves is a Buddhist temple and a hindu cave temple. GandhiSagar Sanctuary can be easily reached by road from Mandsaur. One can hire a taxi, or can use public and private bus service which are readily available from Mandsaur to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.

Know More About Glorious History of Mandsaur

Mandsaur and its nearby places are full of historical monuments. The oldest of archeological pieces discovered from Mandsaur belongs to 4-5 AD. Mandsaur Fort believed to be built in 1490 during the rule of Giyas Shah is a perfect example of the glorious past of Mandsaur. Hinglajgarh fort is an another epitome of the historical past of Mandsaur. The fort got its name from goddess Hinglaj Devi, the kuldevi of Kshatriyas. A temple dedicated to goddess Hinglaj Devi is also built inside the fort. The fort is surrounded by forest.


Hingalgarh site museum which is about 165 kms from Mandsaur houses age old artifacts dating back to Guptas and Parmara period. Some of the famous statues of Ganesha, Nandi and Uma-Maheshwar are found inside the Museum. Bhanpura museum is another place for the historical lovers. It has many archeological artifacts found during excavation of Gandhi Sagar dam. You can also find arms and ammunition used during historical wars preserved inside the museum. It also houses many idols, sculptures, portraits from history.

Enjoy Shopping in Mandsaur

The only mall near Mandsaur is ITC Choupal Saagar which is a quite spacious shopping complex. The mall has everything from shoes to grocery to apparels and more. Apart from these there are many markets which are shopping hues of the people of Mandsaur. The markets of Mandsaur have all kinds of shops be it electronic or apparel or any other. These markets have a number offood vendors which are a must stop for all the visitors of the markets.

Mandsaur with numerous historical places will never make your trip boring. There is something exciting for every age group. From spending time while boating at various water fronts to exploring the historical heritage of the region, there are many other exciting things to do in Mandsaur. Book your trip to Mandsaur and explore the beauty of this part of Madhya Pradesh.