Ujjain & Omkareshwar Tour: Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti & Maheshwar (4 Days)
Starting from ₹15,500 per person, twin sharing
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- Duration
- 3 nights / 4 days
- Pickup → drop
- Indore → Indore
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Activity level
- 1/4 · Relaxed
- Group size
- 1–20
Activity level 1 of 4: Relaxed.Temple visits and queues; drives of 1.5–4 hours.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 4-day Ujjain and Omkareshwar tour from Indore visits two of India's twelve Jyotirlingas, Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar, plus Maheshwar's ghats and Ahilya Fort, with help applying for Bhasma Aarti. It costs from ₹15,500 per person, uses pure vegetarian meals and is best from October to March.
Trip Overview
This short pilgrimage starts with Indore's famous street food at Sarafa, then moves to Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple and Mahakal Lok corridor, where the pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti is the highlight if your booking comes through. Day three reaches Omkareshwar's island temple on the Narmada for a boat ride around the Om-shaped island.
We end in Maheshwar, with its ghats, Ahilya Fort and handloom sarees, before the drive back to Indore. Everything is paced for parents, with pure vegetarian meals, short drives and wheelchair access at Mahakaleshwar.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and the Mahakal Lok corridor
- Bhasma Aarti (subject to online booking)
- Kal Bhairav, Harsiddhi and the Ram Ghat aarti
- Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar darshan and a Narmada boat
- Maheshwar's ghats, fort and handloom sarees
- Indore's Sarafa night food market
Day by day
Itinerary
Indore → Indore · 3N/4D
4 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Indore+
Pickup at Indore airport or station. Rajwada palace and Lal Bagh, then dinner at the Sarafa night market.
- Rajwada
- Lal Bagh
- Sarafa night market
Hotel, Indore D
- 2
Day 2Indore to UjjainIndore → Ujjain · 55 km · 1.5 hrs+
Poha–jalebi breakfast, then drive to Ujjain. Mahakaleshwar darshan and the Mahakal Lok corridor, then Kal Bhairav, Harsiddhi and Sandipani Ashram. Evening aarti at Ram Ghat on the Shipra.
- Mahakaleshwar
- Mahakal Lok
- Kal Bhairav
- Ram Ghat aarti
Hotel, Ujjain B · D
- 3
Day 3Bhasma Aarti, then OmkareshwarUjjain → Omkareshwar · 140 km · 3 hrs+
Bhasma Aarti at about 4 am (if booked). After breakfast, drive to Omkareshwar for darshan at Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar, and a boat on the Narmada around the island.
- Bhasma Aarti
- Omkareshwar
- Mamleshwar
- Narmada boat
Hotel, Omkareshwar B · D
- 4
Day 4Maheshwar and back to IndoreOmkareshwar → Maheshwar → Indore · 160 km · 4 hrs+
Maheshwar's ghats and Ahilya Fort, and a visit to the Rehwa handloom society, then drive to Indore.
- Maheshwar ghats
- Ahilya Fort
- Handloom weavers
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels
- Daily breakfast and dinner (pure vegetarian)
- Private air-conditioned cab throughout
- Local guide in Ujjain
- Narmada boat ride
- Help applying for the Bhasma Aarti
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✕ Bhasma Aarti and VIP darshan fees, if any
Before you go
Good to Know
- Bhasma Aarti bookings open online on the official Mahakaleshwar website and fill quickly. There's a strict dress code (dhoti for men, saree for women).
- Mondays, Shivratri and Shravan month are extremely busy at both Jyotirlingas.
- Wheelchairs are available at Mahakaleshwar; tell us in advance.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes you can slip off at temples
- Scarf or stole to cover shoulders/head
- Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Power bank
- ID: Aadhaar or passport and visa
Places on this trip
Destination Guides
Madhya Pradesh
3 packages · from ₹15,500
Explore Madhya Pradesh →Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho, Orchha, tiger safaris and the Jyotirlingas.
The heart of India holds the Chandela temples of Khajuraho, Orchha's riverside palaces and chhatris, and some of the best tiger country in the world: Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench.
- Best time
- October to March for sightseeing; tiger sightings peak March to June
- Ideal trip
- 6 days for Khajuraho, Orchha and Bandhavgarh; 3–4 for Ujjain and Omkareshwar
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How much does the Ujjain & Omkareshwar Tour cost?+
The Ujjain & Omkareshwar Tour starts from ₹15,500 per person on twin sharing, land only: stays, private transport, guides and the meals listed. The exact price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size, so send your dates for a written quote.
What is the best time to take the Ujjain & Omkareshwar Tour?+
The best time is Oct – Mar. Closures, festivals and seasonal notes are listed under Good to Know on this page.
How many days does the Ujjain & Omkareshwar Tour take?+
It runs 4 days and 3 nights from Indore to Indore. We can add or remove nights to suit your time.
Is the Ujjain & Omkareshwar Tour suitable for parents?+
Yes. It is one of our For Parents trips, rated activity level 1 of 4 (Relaxed). Temple visits and queues; drives of 1.5–4 hours.
What if we don't get Bhasma Aarti tickets?+
You can still watch on the screens in the temple complex, and we plan a regular darshan instead.
Can we add Mandu?+
Yes. Mandu's Afghan palaces are about 1.5 hours from Maheshwar (+1 night).
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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