04 NIGHTS /05 DAYS

INDORE (ARRIVEL) – UJJAIN (02 NIGHTS) – MAHESHWAR (01 NIGHT) – INDORE (01 NIGHT) – INDORE (DROP)

DAY 01: INDORE AIRPORT TO UJJAIN (55 KMS/ 2 HRS)

Pick up from Indore Airport/ Railway station. Transfer to Ujjain. Check in to Hotel & relax. Evening Proceed to visit Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling Temple. Later Visit Mahakal Lok Corridor. Night Stay in Ujjain.

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling is one of the twelve Jyotirlings, shrines which are said to be the most sacred abodes of Shiv. It is the only Jyotirling facing the south, while all the others face east. This is because the direction of death is believed to be the south. In fact, people worship Mahakaleshwar to prevent an untimely death.

Mahakaal Lok Corridor: It is newly constructed by state Government. The Mahakal Path contains 108 stambhs (pillars) which depict Anand Tandav Swaroop (Dance form) of Lord Shiva. Many religious sculptures depicting the life of Lord Shiva are installed along the Mahakal Path. The mural wall along the Path is based on Shiv Purana stories.

DAY 02: UJJAIN LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After Breakfast, proceed to visit Gad Kalika, Kaal Bhairav, Mangalnath and Sandipani Ashram. Afternoon proceed to Visit Ramghat and Bada Ganesh. Evening Visit Lamp Lightening (Deep Maalika) Ceremony at Harsiddhi Mata Temple. Night stay in Ujjain.

Gad Kalika Mata Temple: Gad Kalika is the one of the Siddhpeeth. The classical poet Kalidas Garh was a worshiper of Kalika Devi. Gadkalika Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali that dates back to the period of the Mahabharat war.

Kal Bhairav temple: The worship of Kal Bhairav was traditionally popular among the Kapalika and Aghora sects, and Ujjain was a prominent centre of these sects. Kal Bhairav is the guardian deity of Ujjain: He is considered Senapati (Commander-in-Chief or Chief General) of the town. Liquor is one of the offerings made to the temple deity.

Mangalnath: It is dedicated to Mahadeva, the guardian deity of the city. It is regarded as the birthplace of Mars (mangal in Hindi), according to the Matsya Purana. Famous for a clear view of the planet and hence suitable for astronomical studies. This temple is famous for magal dosh nivaran Bhaat Puja.

Sandipani Ashram: Sandipani Ashram is a holy shrine which is built in remembrance of the Maharishi Sandipani. According to mythology, it is believed that this is the ashram where Guru Sandipani used to teach Shri Krishna, his friend Sudama and Lord Krishna’s brother Balram.

Bada Ganesh: This temple enshrines a huge artistic sculpture of Ganesh. An idol of this size and beauty is rarely to be found. The middle of the temple is adorned by an idol of the pancha-mukhi (five faced) Hanuman.

Ramghat: Ram Ghat is one of the biggest pilgrim places. It is where millions of pilgrims gather during the event. The aarti here is renowned and the ghat is known to be the oldest bathing ghat in Ujjain, almost as old as the Kumbh mela itself.

DAY 03: UJJAIN TO MAHESHWAR (170 KMS/ 4 HRS)

After Breakfast, Checkout and Proceed for Omkareshwar. Visit Omkareshwar Jyotirling Temple and Mamleshwar Temple. Later do Narmada River Pooja. After Pooja and darshan transfer to Maheshwar. Check in to the Hotel and Relax. Night stay in Maheshwar.

Omkareshwar Temple: Omkareshwar means ‘Lord of Omkaara’, which is one of the Dwadasa Jyotirlinga shrines or the 12 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Jyotirlingam. Omkareshwar, located on the island of Mandhata, on a sacred island, shaped like the holy Hindu symbol ‘Om’ drawing hundreds of pilgrims to this temple town.

Mamleshwar Temple: The Mamleshwar temple, hosts the second Jyotirling of Omkareshwar, and one of the only twelve on the Indian subcontinent.

DAY 04: MAHESHWAR TO INDORE (95 KMS/ 3 HRS)

After Breakfast, Checkout and Proceed to visit Maheshwar Ahilya Fort, Ahilya Mata’s Cenotaph, Baneshwar Mahadev Temple, Rajarajeshwari Temple, Ek Mukhi Datta Temple, etc. Later enjoy boating at Narmada Ghat. Maheshwar is very famous for Maheshwari Handloom handmade Sarees. Guests can buy from Maheshwar local market. Evening Enjoy Boating (ON DIRECT PAYMENT BASIS) and visit Narmada River aarti at Royal Ghat. Later transfer to Indore. Check in to the Hotel and relax. Night stay in Indore.

Maheshwar is a town, the commercial capital of the state. The Town lies on the north bank of the Narmada River. It was the kingdom of Chaktavartin Samrat Sahastraarjun, Kartavirya Arjuna a Heheya king. Lately, after many years, it was the capital of the Malwa during the Maratha Holkar reign till 6 January 1818, when the capital was shifted to Indore by Malhar Rao Holkar III.

Maheshwari Sarees & Handlooms: Maheshwar is very famous for Maheshwari Handloom handmade Sarees. Guest can buy from Maheshwar local market. These Sarees were first found and produced in the town of Maheshwar. Hence these sarees named Maheshwari Sarees. The interesting legend behind these suits is of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar who ordered various craftsmen and artisans from Malwa and Surat to design a special suit with 9 yards. Which later came to be known as the Maheshwari suit.

DAY 05: INDORE TO INDORE AIRPORT DROP

After breakfast, Checkout and Proceed to Indore Airport for your onward Journey.