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3-Day Road Trip: Pune → Ujjain First, Return via Omkareshwar, Maheshwar & Gwalior (Start 2025-12-31 4:00PM)

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Day 1: Depart Pune

Pune, India → Indore, India (overnight stop en route to Ujjain) on December 31, 2025

4:00PM

Departure from Pune

Begin your road trip at 4:00PM heading north on NH48 then NH52 toward Indore; starting late afternoon lets you cover highway distance before night.

INR0, 10h30m

9:00PM

Dinner at Highway Dhaba (example: Shalimar / Highway Dhaba near Ahmednagar/Manmad stretch)

Stop for a hearty dinner at a clean highway dhaba to refuel — dhabas typically serve until late (9–11PM depending on location).

INR350, 1h0m

2:30AM

Check-in at Indore hotel

Arrive and check in at a pre-booked hotel in Indore for a rest stop before the Ujjain morning visit; most hotels accept late check-ins if informed.

INR1200, 7h30m

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Day 2: Ujjain Day

Indore → Ujjain → Omkareshwar → Overnight drive toward Gwalior on January 1, 2026

6:30AM

Breakfast in Indore (e.g., 56 Dukan or Joshi Wadewale)

Enjoy Indore’s famous breakfast (poha, jalebi, or kachori) at a well-known spot open by 6–7AM to start fresh for Ujjain.

INR200, 1h0m

7:45AM

Drive Indore → Ujjain

A short drive (≈1h15m, ~55 km) to reach Ujjain early to avoid crowds at the temples.

INR0, 1h15m

9:00AM

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Visit the famous Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga — spiritually significant; main darshan windows are open early (Bhasma Aarti is performed pre-dawn; regular timings approx 5AM–12PM and 4PM–9PM).

INR0, 1h30m

10:45AM

Kal Bhairav & Harsiddhi Temple

Walk or short drive to Kal Bhairav Temple (open 24 hours) and Harsiddhi Temple for panoramic views — both are quick, culturally rich stops.

INR0, 1h0m

12:00PM

Stroll Ram Ghat / Kshipra River

Take a peaceful riverside walk at Ram Ghat and observe pilgrim rituals and the riverfront ambiance in late morning.

INR0, 45m

1:00PM

Lunch at Radha Vatika / Local Thali

Have a hearty North-Indian/Malwa thali lunch near the temple area — most restaurants serve lunch from 12PM to 3PM.

INR350, 1h0m

2:30PM

Drive Ujjain → Omkareshwar

Leave Ujjain mid-afternoon for Omkareshwar (≈2–2.5h, ~120 km) to catch the evening temple atmosphere by the Narmada.

INR0, 2h30m

5:15PM

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

Visit Omkareshwar temple on the island — scenic setting on the Narmada; temple visiting hours generally 5AM–8PM (evening aarti available).

INR0, 1h0m

6:30PM

Quick Tea / Snacks by Narmada

Relax with tea/snacks at the ghats watching the river sunset before the long overnight drive ahead.

INR100, 30m

7:00PM

Overnight Drive: Omkareshwar → Gwalior (long haul)

Begin a long overnight drive toward Gwalior (this is an ambitious stretch approx 7–8h; consider driver swaps and rest breaks).

INR0, 8h0m

Find Hotels in Indore → Ujjain → Omkareshwar → Overnight drive toward Gwalior

Day 3: Gwalior Morning & Return

Gwalior, India → Return to Pune (optional quick Maheshwar pass on return) on January 2, 2026

4:30AM

Arrive and Check-in / Short Rest in Gwalior

Arrive in Gwalior late night / early morning; check in for a short rest or freshen up at the hotel before morning sightseeing.

INR1000, 2h0m

7:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel or Local Cafe (Gwalior)

Light breakfast to fuel the morning tour; many cafes and hotels open early for guests and travelers.

INR250, 45m

8:00AM

Gwalior Fort (Man Singh Palace, Gujari Mahal museum)

Explore the impressive hill-top Gwalior Fort (generally open early to evening) for panoramas, old palaces, and forts’ sculptures.

INR50, 1h45m

10:00AM

Jai Vilas Palace (Museum)

Visit the ornate Jai Vilas Palace museum (typically open 9:30AM–4:30PM), which showcases the royal collections and European-influenced interiors.

INR250, 1h30m

11:45AM

Tansen’s Tomb & Scindia Museum area

Quick cultural stops around Tansen’s tomb and nearby historic sites to soak local history before departure.

INR0, 45m

12:30PM

Lunch in Gwalior (e.g., local restaurant serving Bundeli/Mughlai fare)

Have a filling lunch in Gwalior; plan to leave soon after to begin the long return drive to Pune — lunch services are available until mid-afternoon.

INR400, 1h0m

1:45PM

Departure: Gwalior → Pune (return leg, optional via Maheshwar)

Start the long drive back to Pune. If you want to include Maheshwar as a quick stop on the way south-west, note this extends driving time considerably; straight return is fastest (approx 13–14h).

INR0, 13h30m

10:30PM

Estimated Arrival Pune

Arrive back in Pune late evening — end of a fast-paced 3-day road trip that covered Ujjain first and Gwalior on the return loop (optional side stop Maheshwar/Omkareshwar required extra time).

INR0, 0h0m

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