Omkareshwar

Omkareshwar is a city in Madhya Pradesh in India.

Understand

Omkareshawar is situated 80 km from Indore. It is a religious place, where one of the 12 Jyotirlings of Shiva is situated.

Get in

By plane

Rani Ahilyabai Airport at Indore (80 km) is the nearest airport.

By road

Road connectivity is good with Indore and Maheshwar, both 80 km from Omkareshwar. Bus and taxis are available from both the places. There is a bus stand in city centre. During days buses are easily available.

By train

The nearest railway stations are Khandwa Junction (70 km) and Indore (80 km). Buses are available from Khandwa. However Indore is more well connected. The other railway station which is not in the main line is Omkareshwar Road (12 km).

Get around

Omkareshwar is a small town and the main temple is on an island connected by two foot bridges. Hence walking is the best option to explore the city. Both the main temples of Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar are within walkable distance.

See
  • Omkareshwar Shiva Temple. The main attraction and one of the 12 jyotirlings (updated Jan 2017)
  • Mamleshwar or Amareshwar Shiva Temple. Old temple with beautiful architecture (updated Jan 2017)
  • Pataleshwar Shiva Temple. Just beside the main temple of Omkareshwar. Less traveled, with some beautiful sculptures (updated Jan 2017)

Do
  • Take a dip into the holy Narmada River. (updated Jan 2017)
  • Enjoy a boat ride on the Narmada. (updated Jan 2017)

Buy

Eat

As a holy city, Omkareshwar is strictly vegetarian.

  • Maharashtriyan Brahmin Padhit Bhojnalaya. A very good place to eat lunch or dinner. ₹60 per plate. 

Drink

Sleep

There is a very good facility run by Sant Gajanan Seva Sansthan that provides food and accommodations at "reasonable" rates. There were 2 or 3 guesthouses in town catering to foreigners in 2012, with the usual prices, comparable to other North Indian locations. Just ask, the town is very small.

  • Narmada Resort (Run by Madhya Pradesh Tourism). Provides a grand view of the Omkareshwar temple along with Narmada River. Food here is good too. (updated Jan 2017)

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