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Hindu temple · Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar

Shiva; one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestMahashivratri and Kartik Purnima
Nearest airportIndore (IDR)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

A Jyotirlinga on an island shaped like the symbol Om in the Narmada. Walk the island parikrama and see the 108-ft Adi Shankaracharya statue.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Indore (IDR), about 64 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Khandwa Junction railway station (KNW), about 51 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Ujjain and Omkareshwar guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Cross by the bridges or a boat.
  • Mamleshwar temple on the south bank is part of the same pilgrimage.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Part of

The 12 Jyotirlingas

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Omkareshwar?
Omkareshwar is in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh.
How do I reach Omkareshwar?
The nearest airport on our list is Indore (IDR), about 64 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Khandwa Junction railway station, about 51 km away.
What is the best time to visit Omkareshwar?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Mahashivratri and Kartik Purnima.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Omkareshwar?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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