About
A small riverine town on the Narmada whose glory was restored by the Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century. The fort, ghats, and temples are immaculate. The Rehwa Society here keeps the Maheshwari silk weaving tradition alive.
Must-see highlights
Ahilyabai Holkar Fort & Palace
Maheshwar Ghats on Narmada at sunset
Narmada aarti ceremony
Rehwa Society handloom Maheshwari saree weaving
Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple (10th century)
Boating on Narmada at dawn
Maheshwari silk weaving workshop visit
Sahastrarjun Temple
Rajrajeshwar Temple complex
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga day trip (40km)
Navgraha Temple circuit
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Barwaha 39km · Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (Indore) 91km
Nearby attractions
Omkareshwar (40km)Mandu (90km)Indore (91km)
How to get here
Indore → Maheshwar
cab · 2h
₹1,200
approx.
Indore → Maheshwar
bus · 2.5h
₹150
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Barwaha39 km
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (Indore)91 km
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budget₹600/night
mid₹2,000/night
luxury₹6,000/night
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