MADHYA PRADESH -LORD SHIVA PILGRIMAGE TOUR
- Duration: 8 nights /9 Days
- Destination: 1N Indore -2N Ujjain -1N Omkareshwar -1N Bhopal -2N Pachmarhi -1N Jabalpur
- Sightseeing Covered: Indore - Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga) - Mandsaur (Pashupatinath) - Maheshwar - Omkareshwar (Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga) - Bhopal - Bhojpur – Pachmarhi - Jabalpur
- Tour Start City: Indore Tour Ends City: Jabalpur
This is a pilgrimage route through Madhya Pradesh that includes several important Shiva temples: Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Mandsaur's Pashupatinath Temple, and Omkareshwar's Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga are key stops, connecting to other sites like Indore, Maheshwar, Bhopal, Bhojpur, Pachmarhi, and Jabalpur.
Religious highlights
Ujjain: Visit the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, a sacred and ancient temple situated on the banks of the Kshipra River. Ujjain also has other temples like the Kal Bhairav Temple and Bada Ganesh Ka Mandir.
Mandsaur: The Pashupatinath Temple is the main attraction here.
Omkareshwar: This is another one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, located on an island shaped like an "Om". The Mamleshwar (or Amaleshwar) temple on the mainland is considered to be part of the same pilgrimage site and is a must-visit as well.
Bhojpur: This is home to the Bhojeshwar Temple.
Pachmarhi: Features the Chauragarh and Jatashankar Cave temples.
Other notable stops
Indore: Often a starting or ending point for a trip to the region.
Maheshwar: Known for its historical and scenic locations.
Bhopal: The capital city, which can serve as a central hub for travel to other destinations.
Jabalpur: A major city with various attractions, often considered a destination in itself.
Planning your trip
This route covers several significant religious and cultural sites in Madhya Pradesh, making it an ideal itinerary for a spiritual and historical journey.
You can combine this list with a broader Madhya Pradesh tour to explore its unique spiritual aura, history, and architectural marvels.
It is recommended to plan your travel well in advance, especially for the pilgrimage sites, as they can get very crowded, particularly during festivals.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01: Indore -Arrival + Sightseeing Tour
Morning Arrival at Indore Airport / Station. On Arrival our representative will meet and assist you later followed by Transfer to Hotel. after Freshen up as time permits, you will be visiting the Indore city. Indore is known as the city of the Holkars. The city was built by Holkar Rani AhilyaBai, one of the famous queens of India. Here you can visi some of the famous historical monuments and religious centers like Rajwada, Kanch Mandir, Bada Ganpati, Chhatris, Mahatma Ghandhi Hall, Lal Bagh Palace, Nehru Park and Indore Museum. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Indore.
Day 02: Indore - Ujjain (55 Kms / 2 Hrs)
After breakfast and hotel check out, you will proceed to visit the Holy city Ujjain.After breakfast and hotel check out, you will proceed to visit the Holy city Ujjain. Ujjain is a venerated pilgrimage center enshrining Mahakaleshwara, one of the Jyotirlinga manifestations of Shiva. It is situated on the banks of the sacred river Shipra, You can visit Mahakaleshwara temple for the darshan of Shree Mahakaleshwara. And some of the other places like the Mahakaallok, Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Kaal Bhairav, Mangalnath Temple, Harsiddhi, ISCON Ujjain, Chaubis Khamba Temple, Mangalnath Temple, Sandipani Ashram. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Ujjain.
Day 03: Ujjain - Mandsaur -Ujjain (175 Kms / 3-4 Hrs / One way)- Day Trip
fter breakfast and hotel check out, you will proceed to visit Mandsaur.The main attraction of Mandsaur is lord Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath is synonymous name of lord shiva. This artistic effigy is built-up smooth, glowingly dark coppery fiery rock-block. The temple is situated at the bank of Shivna River.
It has 8 heads they are divided in two part. First part in 4 heads on the top and second part in 4 head bottom. Top 4 heads are clear, refined and complete then 4 bottom heads are not refined. This temple has four doors in the four directions but entrance door is situated in the west. This effigy’s heads which is situated in the west are presenting fearful image of lord shiva. This heads make-up indicate three rasp (relish) which is in bun-shaped hair with poisonous snakes, emerging third eye and opened underlie. In the centre tangled hair are surrounding snakes that is acquainted annihilation omkar (veda mantras symbolizing God almighty). Evening drive Back to Ujjain. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Ujjain.
Day 04: Ujjain - Maheshwar (170 Kms / 4 Hrs) -Omkareshwar (65 Kms / 2.5 Hrs)
After breakfast and hotel check out, you will proceed to visit Maheshwar.Kashi Vishwanath temple in Maheshwar was said to be build by Rajmata Devi Ahilya bai Holkar in 1786. on the bank of Narmada river. It is a holy temple in Maheshwar and one can find peace and beautiful look of river Narmada.
Ahilyeshwar Mahadev mandir was made by holkars asa tribute to Ahilya bai Holkar. This temple was constructed in 34 years with a huge cast of that time about 1.5 crore rupees and can be seen from distances. The temple is a shivalay with great stone sculptures . Pillars have statues of dashavtar of Hindu sanatan dharm Matsy, Varah, Kachhap, Vaman, Nrasingh, Parshuram, Ram, Krishna, Budhh, and Kalki avatars.
Jwaleshwar Mahadev Temple is located on the west side of the confluence of Maheshwari and Narmada river. According to the legend, this Shivalinga was manifested when Lord Shiva had killed Tripurasur Salt monster and offered his weapon at Narmada Ji at this place. Behind this temple, Kadamb forest and Kadambeshwar temple is established. Thereafter drive towards Omkareshwar. On Arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Omkareshwar.
Day 05: Omkareshwar - Bhopal (260 Kms / 6 Hrs)
After early breakfast, you will proceed and visit Omkareshwar. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams of Lord Shiva. One can see the temple of Omkare Mandhata Temple, Mamleshwar Temple and Siddhnath temple here, along with the Jhula Pul, Gomukh Ghat and Narmada Kaveri Sangam. Thereafter, drive towards Bhopal.
Bhopal city is also referred to as the City of Lakes because of the two beautiful lakes. The city has immense archaeological, historical and political importance attached to it. After reaching check in to your pre booked hotel. You can visit the Upper Lake also known as “the Bhopal Beauty” is the largest artificial lake in Asia and where you can enjoy bracing on speedboats or go cruising. If time permits you can also visit places like the Laxmi Narayan Temple, Rastriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bharat Bhavan, Taj-ul-Masjid, VidhanSabha. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Bhopal.
Day 06: Bhopal -Bhojpur (29 Kms / 1 Hrs) -Pachmarhi (178 Kms / 4-5 Hrs)
After breakfast and check out from hotel, drive towards Panchmarhi. En-route and take a halt to visit Bhojpur (28 Km).The tiny village of Bhojpur is situated on the bank of river Betwa. Here we will see the remains of magnificent Shiva Temple and Cyclopean dam dated 1010-53 A.D.
Thereafter, continuing your journey to reach Pachmarhi. After reaching check in to your pre booked hotel/resort and take rest. If time permits you can visit Jata Shankar, Gupt Mahadev, Mahadev, Light and Sound shows.Overnight stay at Hotel in Pachmarhi.
Day 07: Pachmarhi Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for a full day Pachmarhi sightseeing tour by Gypsy (Cost Extra) and cover its tourist places in 03 fixed trails (need to select any 01 as per choice) such as:
Trail 01 - Museum, Apsara Falls, PanchaliKund, Silver Fall, Point Gufa, Bee Fall, Surya namaskar, Lake Boating, Rajendra Giri.
Trail 02 - Apsara Fall, Silver Fall, Bee Fall, Reechgarh.
Trail 03 - Pandava caves, Bee Fall, Museum, Parasailing, Eco Point, AsanyaDrashaym, Bhavya Drashya and Dhoopgarh. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Pachmarhi.
Day 08: Pachmarhi - Jabalpur
After breakfast and check out drive towards Jabalpur.The wonder of Jabalpur lies in its Marble Rocks canyon and the torrential waterfall called Dhuandhar (Fumes of water). Soaring in their glittering splendor, the rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada River. Enjoy the enticing sight of Marble rocks in the small and old canoe-type ferryboats.Overnight stay at Hotel in Jabalpur.
Day 09: Jabalpur -Departure
Today after hotel check out, you will be transferred to Jabalpur station/airport for onward Journey.
Tour Ends here….
- 8 night’s accommodation on Double Sharing basis.
- 8 Breakfasts at Hotels.
- Pickup from Indore Airport & Drop to Jabalpur Airport.
- All Transfer + Sightseeing Tour by Private A/c Vehicle.
- All Toll Tax, Parking, State Tax and Driver allowance.
- Lunch and Dinner, Tipping, Laundry.
- Flight / Train Tickets.
- Local Company Tour Guide Ex-Indore.
- Mahakal Special Darshan Pass
- Travel Insurance, Special Darshan Pass.
- Tour Guide, Portage at Airport / Station.
- Local Sightseeing by Local Auto / Rickshaw.
- Early Check-in / Late Check-out.
- Govt Service Tax.
- Or any other expense which is not specify above Inclusions.
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