Khandwa district

A pilgrimage destination on the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, where Omkareshwar Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva.

Khandwa district is located in southwestern Madhya Pradesh, with the Narmada River flowing through it, making it a major Hindu pilgrimage site. Travelers mainly head to Mandhata Island in the river to worship at the Omkareshwar Temple and walk the parikrama path to visit the Siddhanath Temple, Gauri Somnath Temple, and Mandhata Palace. Mamleshwar Temple sits on the riverbank, and boat rides are available at the ghats. The Statue of Oneness (Adi Shankaracharya) is a new landmark. The climate is comfortable from October to March. Visitors can transfer by road from Indore Airport or enter via Khandwa railway station.

Destinations

• Omkareshwar

Itineraries

• Ujjain & Omkareshwar Dual Jyotirlinga Pilgrimage – A round trip from Indore to two sacred Jyotirlinga sites, featuring the Bhasma Aarti and the holy island on the Narmada…
• Malwa Sacred Cities & Narmada Heritage Circuit – Depart from Indore to tour Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, and the ruined capital of Mandu
• Central India Heritage Trail: Delhi to Indore – A cultural journey heading south from Delhi through Gwalior, Khajuraho, and Sanchi to Malwa.
• Grand Madhya Pradesh Heritage & Tiger Loop – Traverse Madhya Pradesh from Gwalior to Indore, connecting heritage, tigers, mountains, and sacred cities in one go.