Narmada Ghats & Boat Ride
नर्मदा घाट
The Gomukh and Kotitirth Ghats at the foot of the temples, where pilgrims bathe and float lamps, and small boats offer views around the island.
The Narmada Ghats are the most lively part of Omkareshwar. Early in the morning, pilgrims bathe and pray on the stone steps of Gomukh Ghat, Kotitirth Ghat and others, and in the evening there is the Narmada aarti (lamp ceremony) and lamp floating. Small boats or motorboats can be hired at the ghats to cross the river or circle part of Mandhata Island, and the best view from the water takes in the main temple, the palace and the suspension bridge. Agree on the fare before boarding; boats are charged per boat or per person. During the monsoon the current is strong, and boats often stop running. The steps are slippery, so take care.
Opening hours
Open all day; boat trips approx. sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Mamleshwar Temple
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
- Omkareshwar Palace (Raja Mandhata Palace)
- Mandhata Island Parikrama
- Siddhanath Temple
- Gauri Somnath Temple
- Statue of Oneness (Ekatma Dham)
- Omkareshwar Dam