3-Day Ujjain & Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Tour from Indore

Ujjain's Mahakal Lok glows at night while you visit two of Hinduism's twelve sacred Jyotirlingas

A 3-day guided tour from Indore through Ujjain and Omkareshwar, two pilgrimage centers housing Jyotirlingas: shrines of Lord Shiva revered across Hindu tradition. You travel in a private car with a local guide speaking English, stay in a hotel each night, and visit temples including Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, and the newly lit Mahakal Lok corridor. Hotel category (2-star, 3-star or 4-star) is your choice at checkout. Guide charges are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Ujjain - Mahakal Darshan

• Pickup from Indore
• Travel to Ujjain
• Check-in and freshen up
• Visit Harsiddhi Mata Mandir
• Visit Bhartrihari Caves
• Visit Mangalnath Temple
• Visit Kal Bhairav Temple
• Visit Ram Ghat
• Visit Chintaman Ganesh Temple
• Visit Mahakaleshwar Temple
• Visit Mahakal Lok corridor
• Visit Sandipani Ashram
• Return to hotel and relax

Day 2: Omkareshwar - Jyotirling Darshan

• Check out from hotel
• Travel to Omkareshwar
• Visit Omkareshwar Jyotirling temple
• Visit Mamleshwar temple
• Take holy dip in Narmada river
• Enjoy boat ride on Narmada river
• Travel to Indore and check-in
• Dinner at Chappan Dukaan
• Return to hotel and relax

Day 3: Depart with a spiritual awakening

• Visit Khajrana Ganesh Mandir
• Visit Kanch Mandir (Glass Temple)
• Visit Rajwada Palace
• Check out from hotel
• Drop at onward journey point

The experience

Ujjain sits 55 kilometers from Indore and takes roughly 90 minutes to reach. Once there, you check into your hotel, then move through the city's major temples: Harsiddhi Mata Shakti Peeth, one of 51 sacred shrines of the goddess across India; the Bhartrihari caves carved into rock in the 11th century, where a learned sage came to meditate; Mangalnath Temple overlooking the Kshipra River, believed to be the birthplace of Mars; and Kal Bhairav Temple on the riverbank, where liquor is offered as a ritual gift to the deity. You also visit Ram Ghat, where Lord Ram performed a fire sacrifice during his exile, and Chintaman Ganesh Temple, which houses three forms of Ganesha in a single sanctum: said to remove worries, fulfill desires, and grant spiritual powers.

The evening centers on Mahakal Lok, a 920-meter corridor lit up after sunset along Rudra Sagar Lake. It holds 200 statues, eight forms of Lord Shiva for worship, murals from the Shiva Purana, and 108 pillars leading to Mahakaleshwar Temple itself, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The corridor also passes Sandipani Ashram, where the sage Sandipani taught Krishna and his companions. The ashram preserves a 6000-year-old Shivlinga and a stone numbered 1 to 100 believed carved by the guru himself.

On day two, you drive 145 kilometers to Omkareshwar, a sacred island shaped like the Om symbol, where the Narmada and Kaveri rivers meet. The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga temple rises five stories, each floor holding a different deity, with a prayer hall supported by 60 carved stone pillars. You also visit Mamleshwar Temple on the southern bank, where around 1000 Shivalingas are planted for daily rituals and devotees can touch the Jyotirlinga directly. A holy dip in the Narmada River follows, along with a boat ride on its waters. You return to Indore the same evening, 80 kilometers away.

Day three offers optional visits to Khajrana Ganesh Mandir, built in the 18th century by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar; Kanch Mandir, the Glass Temple, where walls, ceilings and pillars are covered in glass mosaics and mirrors reflecting statues of Jain saints; and Rajwada, a seven-story palace blending Maratha, Mughal and French styles that once housed the Holkar dynasty. You check out and depart for your onward journey.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a car for all transfers and sightseeing.
• accommodation in a well-appointed room for two nights (category chosen at checkout).
• sightseeing at all temples and sites listed in the itinerary.
• a live English-speaking local guide.
• GST (Goods and Services Tax).

Options for this experience

3 options

2-Star Accommodation & TransportGuide in English · No fixed timeStandard [2-Star] Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller: An air-conditioned vehicle is arranged according to the number of passengers. Includes pickup.

3-Star Accommodation & TransportGuide in English · No fixed timeDeluxe [3-Star] Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller: An air-conditioned vehicle is arranged according to the number of passengers. Includes pickup.

4-Star Accommodation & TransportGuide in English · No fixed timePremium [4-Star Category] Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller: An air-conditioned vehicle is arranged according to the number of passengers. Includes pickup.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Youth (6 to 11 years) · Child (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

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Is this one for you?Book the 3-star or 4-star option if you want comfortable, modern hotel facilities between long days of temple visits. The 2-star option suits travelers who prioritize the spiritual experience over accommodation luxury and want to keep costs lower. Guide charges of 1,000 rupees per adult are paid separately and not included in any package option.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 11 years); Child (under 6): free.

What is the Mahakal Lok corridor and when do you visit it?

Mahakal Lok is a 920-meter-long illuminated corridor running along Rudra Sagar Lake in Ujjain, lined with 200 statues, eight forms of Lord Shiva, murals from the Shiva Purana, and 108 pillars. You visit it in the evening of day one after sunset, when bright lights reveal every detail of the passage leading to Mahakaleshwar Temple.

How far is Ujjain from Indore and how long does the drive take?

Ujjain is 55 kilometers from Indore and takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach by private car. On day two, the drive to Omkareshwar covers 145 kilometers in about 3.5 hours, and the return to Indore on the same day is 80 kilometers in roughly 2.5 hours.

What are the two Jyotirlingas you visit on this tour?

You visit Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain, one of twelve sacred Shiva shrines in Hindu tradition, and Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on an island in the Narmada River shaped like the Om symbol. Both are among the most revered pilgrimage destinations for devotees of Lord Shiva.

Can you touch the Jyotirlinga at Omkareshwar?

Yes, at Mamleshwar Temple on the southern bank of the Narmada in Omkareshwar, devotees are allowed to worship by touching the Jyotirlinga directly, unlike many other temples where the shrine is not accessible to visitors.

What happens on the final day of the tour?

Day three offers optional visits to Khajrana Ganesh Mandir, Kanch Mandir (the Glass Temple with intricate glass and mirror work), and Rajwada palace in Indore. After these visits, you check out from your hotel and are dropped at your departure point.

Which hotel categories are available and how do you choose?

You select your hotel category (2-star, 3-star, or 4-star) at checkout. The same tour itinerary applies to all three options. The difference is the standard and amenities of your overnight accommodation in Ujjain and Indore.