Sirpur Lake is the kind of Indore sight that rewards travellers who need a break from traffic and temples. The wetland on the city's western side is known for birdlife, especially in the cooler months when migratory species add movement and colour to the water.
Do not expect polished lakeside promenades everywhere; the appeal is quieter and more natural than that. Bring binoculars if birdwatching matters to you, and go early or late in the day when the light is better and the city heat is less blunt.