Combine the Ujjain Simhastha 2028 with Malwa's heritage—Indore, Omkareshwar, Ahilyabai's Maheshwar and the ruined palaces of Mandu—in a 5-day itinerary.
The Simhastha brings you to Malwa, one of India's richest heritage regions. With five days, you can combine your snan and darshan with a Narmada riverside town and a ruined fortress city.
The route
Indore → Ujjain → Omkareshwar → Maheshwar → Mandu → Indore, a loop of roughly 450–500 km.
Day 1: Indore
- Arrive at Indore airport.
- Evening at Rajwada and the Sarafa Bazaar night food market.
Day 2: Ujjain, snan and Mahakal
- Drive to Ujjain (about 55 km) early.
- Snan in the Shipra, then Mahakaleshwar darshan.
- Evening Ram Ghat aarti and Mahakal Lok. Overnight in Ujjain.
Day 3: Omkareshwar
- Early drive to Omkareshwar, about 3–3.5 hours.
- Darshan at Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar, and a Narmada boat ride.
- Continue to Maheshwar (about 65 km) for the night.
Day 4: Maheshwar and Mandu
- Morning at Maheshwar: Ahilyabai's fort, the ghats, the temples and the handloom weavers.
- Drive to Mandu. Late-afternoon visit to Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal and Rani Roopmati's pavilion at sunset.
- Overnight in Mandu.
Day 5: Mandu and back to Indore
- Early morning at the remaining monuments, before the heat.
- Drive to Indore (about 95 km) for your flight.
Tips
- Heat: April–May afternoons are fierce. Sightsee before 11 a.m. and after 4–5 p.m.
- Stays: Maheshwar and Mandu have limited hotels, so book ahead.
- Shopping: Maheshwari sarees are best bought directly from weavers' cooperatives.
- Avoid Shahi Snan days for the drive in and out of Ujjain.
Book it
We can build this loop around our Two Jyotirlinga Yatra, with a private AC car and hotels. Send us your dates.
By KMII Travel Desk · Updated 13 Oct 2026
