Madhya Pradesh · India
Where to stay in Ratlam
Ratlam is a city in Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 274,000 people.
- Best months
- December and January
- Nearest airport
- IDR100 km · Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Ratlam
Ratlam,is a city in the northwestern part of the Malwa region in Madhya Pradesh state of India. The city of Ratlam lies 480 metres (1,570 ft) above sea level.
Originally called Ratnapuri, the historical city is bounded in the west by Chittaurgarh district in Rajasthan state. Ratlam is popular for its historical and ancient religious monuments. It was famous for the production and trade of opium and tobacco. The place is now known for producing chemicals, copper wires, perfumes, pottery and textiles.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Ratlam
See
- Cactus Garden
- Bibrod Tirth
- Shwetambar Temple
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Where to stay
Hotels in Ratlam
4 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 5970 Hotel Balaji Central OYO Rooms | 5.9 km | |
| Hotel Lavanya Palace | 1.1 km | |
| OYO 45905 Prince Palace OYO Rooms | 5.2 km | |
| SPOT ON 67931 Hotel Amber OYO Rooms | 3.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Ratlam
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Ratlam are December and January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C; July is the wettest, with about 311 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Ratlam: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 100 km from the city centre in a straight line.
IDR · Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Ratlam
Eat
The city is the birthplace of Ratlami Sev, a crunchy and spicy snack made from chickpeas popular all over India.
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Questions
Ratlam: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Ratlam?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Ratlam are December and January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C; July is the wettest, with about 311 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Ratlam?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 100 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Ratlam?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Ratlam
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.