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Top Neemuch Hotels
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Rs. 1000
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Neemuch or Nimach is a town in Madhya Pradesh. Neemuch was declared as a separate district by the government on 30th June 1998. It is bordered by Rajasthan to the west and north, and by Mandsaur district to the east and south.
Nimach is an abbreviation of the North India Military Artillery and Cavalry Headquarters. This town was founded more than 200 years ago by the army of the East India Company. Later, this became the Headquarters for the Crown Representative Police (CRP) and in 1949 it was renamed as the Central Reserve Police Force by The Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, the then Union Home Minister of India.
Geographically, Neemuch is divided into three main parts: Neemuch city, Chhavani, and Baghana. Chhavani is the main business area and here we can see the Pustak Bazaar, Dusshera Maidan, Satya Path, Budha Gopal Street, Bohra gali, Cloth market, Rabindranath Tagore Marg and Neemuch Mhow Highway.
Baghana is majorly known for the Anaj Mandi or the grains market. Neemuch is also famous for the Krishi Upaj Mandi. Neemuch has the only isabgol husk plant in MP. The climate of Neemuch district is apt for the production of isabgol (psyllium seed).
Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated near Mandsaur and Nimach districts. Neemuch has a rich sporting history especially in football. Despite being a small place, Neemuch has had many players who have played in the Indian football team.
There are many tourist places in and around Neemuch, most of which are religious. Notable among them are the Nava Toran Temple at Khor, Bhadawa Mata Temple, Bhanwar Mata Temple Sambharkund Mahadev, Sukhanandji, Sitaram Jaju Sagar-Harkiakhal Dam, Gandhi Sagar Dam.
One of the main temples of Neemuch is Kileshwar which hosts the Shivaratri festival every year. There are two annual fairs organised in Neemuch every year, one on Haryali amavasya in the Shravan month and the other on Baisakh poornima.
Neemuch is also known as India's Eye donation capital as it receives the maximum number of eye donations in the country. The Gomabai Netralaya was established here in 1992 by Mr.G.D.Agrawal. In less than a decade, it became one of the leading ophthalmic centres in India. Neemuch is also known for having one of the highest opium cultivations in India.
Neemuch is quite well-planned and has many broad roads. Handloom weaving is another major industry here. Cement industries and soya oil units are there in and around Neemuch. The best time to visit Neemuch is during the winter season.
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Sightseeing in Neemuch includes the Nava Toran Temple, which belongs to the 11th century A.D. and is located in the village of Khor. One can see ancient designs and sculptures, carved on the arches, walls and ceilings of the temple. Another place of religious importance located nearby, is the Sukhanand Ashram, which is about 20 km from the region of Neemuch. This ashram was built by the son of Vedavyasa, known by the name of Suka. There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, present within the Ashram.
The Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is located in the northern border, in between the districts of Neemuch and Mandsaur. It was after the year 1983, that some more area was added to the already existing 368.62 sq km. River Chambal flows through the wildlife sanctuary and divides it into two equal parts.
The Morwan Dam is located at about 24 km from the region of Neemuch and is built on River Gambhiri. The main purpose behind the construction of this dam, was irrigation of the land nearby. The Gandhi Sagar Dam is built on the Chambal river and it is also the first of the four dams, built on the river. This dam was completed in the year 1960.
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