Exploring Mahakaleshwar and Omkaleshvar - Family Friendly Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Visit Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
    20 minutes (6.4 km) from Ujjain Junction Railway Station

    Visit one of the most revered and famous temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, which is said to be the only one in the world where the deity faces south.

  2. Day 2: Explore Harsiddhi Temple and Kal Bhairav Temple
    10 minutes (4.2 km) from Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

    Visit the Harsiddhi Temple, also known as the Shaktipeeth temple and the Kal Bhairav temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva's fierce form. Both places offer stunning architecture, peaceful ambiance, and religious significance.

  3. Day 3: Sightseeing at Ram Ghat and Kshipra River
    5 minutes (1.5 km) from Harsiddhi Temple

    Take a serene boat ride at the Ram Ghat while admiring the river's beauty and listening to its legends. Afterward, visit the Kshipra river and take a dip in its sacred water, which is believed to grant liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

  4. Day 4: Visit Omkareshwar Temple complex
    3 hours (140 km) from Ujjain

    Visit the Omkareshwar temple complex, a group of Hindu and Jain temples on the banks of the Narmada river, regarded as one of the holiest places in India. It showcases stunning architecture, religious significance, and breathtaking views of Narmada's beauty.

  5. Day 5: Sightseeing at Bhedaghat Dhuandhar Falls and Marble Rocks
    1.5 hours (60 km) from Omkareshwar Temple

    Enjoy a stunning boat ride at the Bhedaghat Dhuandhar Falls and admire the majestic rocks, waterfalls, and the river's beauty. Afterward, visit the Marble Rocks, a natural wonder made up of scenic marble cliffs along the river, which reflect magical colors in the sunlight.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Harsiddhi and Kal Bhairav Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Ram Ghat and Kshipra River boat ride (1-2 hours, INR 200-500)
  • Omkareshwar Temple Complex (2-3 hours, free)
  • Bhedaghat Dhuandhar Falls and Marble Rocks boat ride (2-3 hours, INR 400-800)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 600-1300

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to the Siddhavat tree, Unkalhedi, Kaliadeh Palace, and Jantar Mantar observatory in Ujjain. If you have less time, skip Ram Ghat and Kshipra River boat ride, and plan to arrive early and spend the whole day at Omkareshwar Temple to explore all the temples.

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