It was not the love at first sight , neither it was second for that matter . It was only after living there for an year and then four more that I had fallen in love with the city -Indore . M.P.'s commercial hub and so called “mini Mumbai” is a unique treat in itself. With all the Historical heritage of AhilyaBai Nagri and hence derived names of major University and Colleges trains n places there -it has plethora of places to roam around and have fun . But its not what lends uniqueness and identity to it – the thing which noone can ever miss – is the food crazinees of the Indori Public . Yes however strange it may sound -its the best and the identifying trademark of any Indorian .
Lemme shed some light on the extensiveness n extent of this trait – Every street and corner – has atleast 3 shops of snacks and Poha jalebi -all side by side , i emphasise -”every street” -colony ,roadside , busstand side of a abandoned place – anywhere and everywhere – thats the first thing u tend to miss when ur out of Indore – that u have to go to some specific place to get to eat what u love – but not in Indore- for they love “Poha -Jalegi , Sev -which is used in most creative ways in any n almost every thing they tend to prepare-a must to have indeed , Kachori , Samosa , Chat , Namkeens and all other varied snacks n sweets if u still want to eat something after having your fill of these customary mandatory n habituary things to eat – u do have have them at your disposal – for the Keyword is “Eat” .
Every Km or so – u'll have a big market where u can find ofcourse many eateries and namkeen makers shops and a huge queue of line of people waiting for there turn to eanter and have there plunge at there favourites at any time of day n night ofcourse too . Early morning 6 am – all shops have a queue , late night at 3 – oops its a queue indeed . Kothari market, RNT Marg ,Siyagang, Dawabazar, Sarafa,Chhawani ,Sapna Sangeeta ,Regal , Khazuri etc etc
There are many famous “citywise” shops too - “The GK -Guru Kripa -nearby Bus stand , The Chappan – named after initial 56 shops there, now many more - which is specifically developed eating out area – surrounded by Malls like Treasur Island ,Globus , Vishal mart ,Almost all Outlets n show rooms and many more shops all around – fullto shopping and hang out place .
Then it has its own dialect and words – Bakar , Tafri etc etc – which can easily make u understand them the moment they open there mouth . Living life to fullest is what they know – though its not as safe as Ahmedabad , as grand n impersonal as Mumbai neither a Political power hub as Bhopal or Delhi. Yet its a city with life , city with fun , city with craze n zest n ofcourse food . Indori people are crazy !!!! and thats what u cant miss – they do what they want – n live the way they want. N Ofcourse they are varied crowd – some from up , some from gujarat , some from Punjab , some from partition day sindh , Some from Maharashtra - yet living there for so long – blended together they all are Indori now.
Ofcourse how can I delay the mention of word 'Rajwara “ till so long – its the biggest market of Indore – like SN + Chandni chowk of Delhi , Fashion street + Colaba of mumbai – Its in the form of huge area – where one entire street is dedicted to specific things – so u have cloth market in a section , electrical appliances section , stationary and books s3ction – and eateries are only shops with liberty to sprout up at every nook and corner .
Its said ur a true Indorian iff “U have been to SARAFA at 3 in night to have Special Poha Jalebi “ there . Well i can add Burf ka gola to it .
Almost every KM or so u can find a mall -n ofcourse full with people – crunch of paring space and
the crowdest part being the food court . Pakiza sarees , Indore has rich of the richest people
amidst multitudes of Engineering colleges , art colleges , schools and a medical college .
Thre best part is – u can get whatever u want within a periphery of 10 Km thats where Bus stand Railway station , all major hospitals , colleges , parks , eateries , marriage gardens and malls are situated . And if ur after very specific place -then ofcourse its a big city . It has City bus – the first of its kind to be run there – which where later incorporated in other cities too , then honda city as City cabs .
N ofcourse Indorians talk a lot . They simply love it !!! Bskar u see...... Holi diwali , dusshera , christmas , new year – they just need a bahana too celebrate n wish n smile n talk .
After leaving that city I have been too Ahmedabad , Delhi , Gurgaon n Mumbai – but it stands out . SO next time when u find anyone – going on on fondly on Indore – dont be bored – understand that he's trying to tell u of a uniquest city and most charming place to be.
It has unque way to identify places with – each of its turning is named and place is known by that . Like navlakha chowraha , Gita bhawan , bhawar kua , Vijay nagar ,LIG , Palasia etc etc . n there are only two roads to identify with – AB Road and MG Road.
Ofcourse Chokhi dhani , Nakhrali dhani , Ralamandal ,Choral dam , Patal paani , Mandu ,Omkareshwar , Bijasen tekri ,Khajarana Temple , Lalbagh etc etc – should be described but then every City has places to roam around so i leave description of these .
Mathurawala ,Monkey's Cafe , Buddy's Cafe , TI Foodcourt , Celebrations foodcourt , Sarafa , Chappan all need special mention ofcourse .
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