Jyotirlinga, Indore with Mandu Tour

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Indore - Ujjain (55 Kms / 1.5 Hrs)

Morning Upon Arrival At Indore Airport / Railway Station, (If the Train is Stopping at Ujjain Can Get Down Here Also) Proceed To Ujjain, Check In At The Hotel. (Early Check In Subject To Room Availability). Later Visit Mahakal Temple (One Of The Twelve Jyotirlinga Temples), Harsidhi Temple, Bada Ganesh, Kaal Bhairav, Ram Ghat, Mangalnath, Sandeepani Ashram, Gaad Kalika.

Overnight Stay In Ujjain

Day 02: Ujjain - Omkareshwar (135 Kms/3.5 Hrs) -Maheshwar (70 Kms/ 1.5 Hrs)

Morning After Breakfast, We Check-Out From the Hotel and Proceed To Omkareshwar, Reach & Visit Omkareshwar Temple (One Of The Twelve Jyotirlinga Temples).Visit Mamleshwar Temple & Visit Shivlinga. Later Proceed To Maheshwar. Check In Into The Hotel Visit Maheshwar Ahilya Fort, Ahilyamata's Cenotaph, Baneshwar Mahadev Temple Then Return To The Hotel.

Overnight Stay At Maheshwar.

Day 03: Maheshwar - Mandu (50 Kms/01 Hrs) Indore

Morning After Breakfast, Check Out From The Hotel, Visit Rest Point Rajarajeshwari Temple, Ek Mukhi Datta Temple. Later Proceed For Mandu. By The Afternoon Reach And Check-In Into The Hotel, Visit Neelkanth Temple, Rani Roopmati’s Pavilion, Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Hoshang's Tomb, Jama Masjid Thane Transfer To Indore Check In At Hotel Overnight Stay in Indore

Day 04: Indore Sightseeing

Morning After Breakfast, Proceed for Local Sightseeing of Indore Including Khajrana Ganesh Mandir & Lal Bagh Palace, Rajwada Palace & Kanch Mandir & Evening Enjoy Chappan Gali (Food Hub Street). Return To The Hotel.

Overnight Stay in Indore

Day 05: Indore Departure

Morning Breakfast, Check-Out Hotel & Drop To Indore Airport Or Railway Station.

Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusions:

> 1 Night Stay in Ujjain with Breakfast.

> 1 Night Stay in Maheshwar with Breakfast.

> 2 Night Stay in Indore with Breakfast.

> AC vehicle as per the itinerary including Driver, Toll Tax, Parking.

Tips for Travellers for Planning their Tour

Jyotirlinga in Indore: Shri Omkareshwar & Mahakaleshwar

While Indore itself doesn’t have a Jyotirlinga, two very important Jyotirlingas are nearby:

1. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga – ~80 km from Indore

2. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Ujjain) – ~55 km from Indore

Mandu (Mandavgarh) – The City of Joy

• A stunning historic town with Afghan architecture, palaces, and romantic ruins.

• ~95 km from Indore.

Travel Tips

For Jyotirlinga Darshan

• Mahakaleshwar:

  • Bhasma Aarti requires online booking in advance on the official website.

  • Be prepared for long queues; consider VIP passes.

• Omkareshwar:

  • The temple is on an island – ferry ride or footbridge access.

  • Wear comfortable footwear; temple can be crowded during festivals.

For Mandu Visit

• Best time: October to March (pleasant weather)

• Mandu has entry charges for most sites – keep cash or UPI ready.

• Hire a local guide for better historical context.

• Carry water, hat/cap, sunglasses.

Travel & Stay

• Hire a taxi for 3 days from Indore covering Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Mandu.

• Budget or mid-range hotels are available in:

  • Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar Temple area)

  • Mandu or Dhar

  • Indore (MG Road, Vijay Nagar)

• If driving yourself, roads are mostly good but some patches near Mandu can be rough.

Souvenirs & Food

• From Indore: Namkeens from Om Namkeen or Apna Sweets.

• From Mandu: Local crafts, stone carvings.

• Food to try: Bhutte ka kees, Garadu, Malpua, Sabudana khichdi.