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4-Day Itinerary for Ujjain, Omkareshwar, and Somnath in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Ujjain
    2 hours 30 minutes (56.3 miles) from Indore Airport

    Start your day by visiting the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the most famous temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Take a holy dip in the Kshipra River at Ram Ghat and witness the morning aarti ceremony. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Chhappan Bhog or Joshi Dahi Bada House. Afternoon, visit Kal Bhairav Temple and explore the Ujjain Observatory. In the evening, take a stroll through the local markets and indulge in some street food.

  2. Day 2: Omkareshwar
    2 hours 15 minutes (67.4 miles) from Ujjain

    Begin your day by visiting Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the most revered shrines of Lord Shiva. Take a boat ride in the Narmada River and visit the nearby Gauri Somnath Temple. Have lunch at Rajrani Restaurant and then head to the scenic 24 Avatars, a group of ancient temples. In the evening, witness the aarti ceremony at Omkareshwar Temple and enjoy a peaceful evening by the river.

  3. Day 3: Maheshwar
    1 hour 10 minutes (32.7 miles) from Omkareshwar

    Start your day by visiting Ahilya Fort and take a tour of the beautiful palace. Visit the Maheshwar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, and take a holy dip in the Narmada River. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants and then visit the Rehwa Society, a cooperative that produces exquisite handloom saris. In the evening, witness the aarti ceremony at the Maheshwar Temple.

  4. Day 4: Somnath
    3 hours 45 minutes (147 miles) from Maheshwar

    Start your day by visiting the famous Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Take a dip in the holy Triveni Sangam and visit the nearby Bhalka Tirth, where Lord Krishna was said to have been hit by an arrow. Have lunch at the nearby restaurants and then visit the Triveni museum. Witness the evening aarti ceremony at the Somnath Temple and spend the rest of the evening relaxing by the beach.

Recommendations

Don't miss visiting the Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir and Harsiddhi Temple in Ujjain. For a day trip, head to Mandu, known for its rich history and beautiful architecture. To maximize your fun, try the local delicacies like poha, jalebi, and dal baati churma and explore the vibrant local markets.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Kal Bhairav Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Ujjain Observatory (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga (2 hours, free)
  • Gauri Somnath Temple (1 hour, free)
  • 24 Avatars (1 hour, free)
  • Maheshwar Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Rehwa Society (1 hour, free)
  • Somnath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Bhalka Tirth (1 hour, free)
  • Triveni museum (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Food and drink (per day, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1500 per day per person (excluding hotel and transportation)

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