Omkareshwar is one among the 12 enshrined Jyotirlinga shrines of the Lord Shiva, situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The Temple of Lord Omkareshwar is situated on the banks of River Narmada, in between Indore & Khandwa and on the islands of Mandhata. It lies at the confluence of the rivers Narmada and the Kaveri. Omkareshwar is one of the best pilgrimage attractions, as the shape of this is identical to the holiest of all Hindu symbols “Om”. Being situated on the river banks, the climatic conditions in Omkareshwar remain pleasant and favourable during October to March, however the temperature in summer will be a bit hot and sultry. The best time to visit the destination is during the festival of Maha Shivaratri between February and March.
General Information
State: Madhya Pradesh
STD Code: 07280
Language: Hindi, English
Clothes: Summer: Tropical Winter: Tropical
Temperature: Summer: 37 - 23 C Winter: 30 - 17 C
Best Season: The best time to visit Omkareshwar is between September and March
How to reach
By Air: The nearest airports are at Indore(77 km) and Ujain (133 km).
By Rail: The nearest railways station is at Omkareshwar Road (12 km) and Indore (77 km).
By Road: Omkareshwar is very well connected by good motorable roads to all important cities like Indore, Bhopal, Ratlam, Gwalior and Ujjain.