Ratlam is a well-known city of Madhya Pradesh State, India. Today’s
target for best Indian tourist place is Ratlam. It is a historical place like
Ratnapuri located in north-west direction of Malwa district. The altitude of
city is 1575 feet from the sea level. Ratlam region was originated in 1947
after independence of great country India. Few famous stuffs of the city are Ratlami
Sev (eatable item), Gold, Sari and their hospitality.
Mughal Ruler
Shah Jahan gifted the city Ratlam to Ratan Singh Rathore. Shah Jahan was
passionate to watch elephant fights. He invited Rajput fighters and kings
throughout the country and requested them to participate in elephant fight. Ratan
Singh was the rajput selected from his region to attend this competition. During
the start of this festival one elephant went crazy and moved towards Shah
Jahan. The big surprise for king was nobody came in front to save him except
Ratan Singh. He swiftly mounted the crazy elephant and stabbed him to death.
Shah Jahan was so impressed by Singh bravery and gifted the city Ratlam to him.
Places for
tourist in Ratlam:
Jhar: First
place to visit in this city is Jhar town located at only gap of 12 km. This
town is popular for waterfall that is major attraction for tourist in this
region. Jhar word comes from Jharna (waterfall) so its best place especially in
rainy season. The waterfall gets heavy flow in rainy season so it’s best time
to visit the place.
Cactus
Garden: It is one of the special gardens of India located in premises of Sailana
Palace. You have to cover the distance of 21 km from city Ratlam. The age of
cactus garden is 50 years and Sailana Palace is another tourist attraction at
such place.
Kedareshwar
Temple: Ratlam is having countless holy places and Kedareshwar Temple is one of
them. It is the Lord Shiva temple located in Sailana Village established at 4
km distance from central Ratlam. Special thing to watch in this temple is man-made
cave that has been engraved out from the cliff of rocks.
Bilpakeshwara
Temple: Next holy place is Bilpakeshwara Temple located 18 km far in south-west
direction of Ratlam. Attain highway that connects Mhow city to Neemuch city as
the temple lies on this highway. This Lord Siva temple is constructed in Pachayatana
style.
Kalika Mata
Mandir, Shani mandir, Pamtakar Hanuman Mandir, Yasasiya Temple, Shri Maat
Mandir, Shri Krishna Dham, Hanuman Mandir, Zila Puratatav Sangrahalay, Shri
Kali Mata Mandir, Devra Dev Narayan Temple, Gospal Church, Sai Mandir, Jangleshwar
Mahakal Mandir, Church Railway Colony, Rang Mahal, Middle Talab Temple, Shiv
Hanuman Mandir, Moti Babji Ka Mandir, Haathi Wala Mandir, Mehandikui Balaji
Mandir, Barbad Hanuman Mandir, Shri Matri Vidya Mandir, JVL Mandir, Shri
Rameshwer Mahadev Mandir, Shri Ram Mandir, Fashion Gallery, Kalka Mata Temple, Gadkhange
Mata Temple, Dholawad Dam, Sagod Jain Temple, Siva Temple (Jhar VIllage), Piploda
Village, Sukheda Village, and Kharmour Bird Sanctuary and Ganga Sagar are some
more special destinations of Ratlam City.
How to reach
Ratlam:
If you are
following the route of Indore then you have to cover the distance of 136 km
from Ratlam city. However, Bhopal is 329 km far, Ahmadabad is 356 km far, Jaipur
is 506 km distant and Nagpur is 583 km away from city.
By Train: this Indian tourist place is easily reachable through train because Ratlam junction station is properly connected to major cities of the nation. Frequent trains from Pune, Ahmadabad, Mumbai, Howrah, Ajmer, Jaipur and Delhi are accessible for this station.
By Air: Nearest big airport for Ratlam is Indore located at 111 km distance. Private buses and taxis are available for Ratlam city from the outer part of airport. You can get the flights for Indore from Delhi, Mumbai, Nagpur, Bhopal and Ahmadabad.
By Road: Madhya Pradesh State Transport Corporation is having direct buses for Ratlam from different parts of India. Many big cities are having direct sleeper buses for this favorite tourist destination of India.