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Omkareshwar

Sacred Island Jyotirlinga on the Narmada

Recommended

1 day

Best time

October โ€“ March

Entry fee

โ‚นFree

Food / day

โ‚น250

About

A naturally formed island in the Narmada River in the shape of the Hindu symbol Om. The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga (one of 12) sits atop the island, and coracle rides take devotees across the river. The atmosphere is ancient and deeply spiritual.

Must-see highlights

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on Om-shaped island
Coracle ride across Narmada to island
Mamleshwar Temple (south bank, 2nd Jyotirlinga form)
Narmada ghats walk & ritual dip
Satmatrika Temple grouping on hilltop
Kedareshwar cave temple
Siddhanath Temple (10th century)
Parikrama around the island (7km)
Uttareshwar Mahadev ruins
Rajwada Ghat evening aarti
Maheshwar day trip (70km)
Mandu fort complex (130km)

On the map

Map data ยฉ OpenStreetMap contributors ยท Omkareshwar Road 12km ยท Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (Indore) 80km

Nearby attractions

Ujjain (90km)Maheshwar (70km)Indore (80km)

How to get here

Indore โ†’ Omkareshwar

bus ยท 2h

โ‚น150

approx.

Ujjain โ†’ Omkareshwar

cab ยท 2h

โ‚น2,000

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

October โ€“ March

Nearest Transport

Omkareshwar Road12 km
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (Indore)80 km

Stay Options

budgetโ‚น400/night
midโ‚น1,200/night
luxuryโ‚น3,000/night

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