District · Madhya Pradesh

Khandwa travel guide

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on its Narmada island, the 108-ft Statue of Oneness and Hanuwantiya.

  • 4 places to visit
  • HQ Khandwa
  • Best time October to March

Places to visit in Khandwa

4 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

Omkareshwar 3

  1. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Official source

    Highlight · Location: Mandhata island · Indore airport 77 km; Omkareshwar Road station 12 km (MP Tourism)

    Jyotirlinga on an island in the Narmada; Mamleshwar temple across the river (MP Tourism).

  2. Statue of Oneness (Adi Shankaracharya) Two sources

    Highlight · Location: Mandhata hill · Omkareshwar

    108 ft statue (News on AIR); Ekatma Dham complex (MP Tourism).

  3. Mamleshwar Temple Official source

    Location: Omkareshwar · Omkareshwar

    Listed by MP Tourism.

Lakes 1

  1. Hanuwantiya Official source

    Location: Indira Sagar backwaters (to confirm)

    MPT Hanuwantiya Resort (MP Tourism).

In depth: Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

Omkareshwar stands on an island in the Narmada, with the Mamleshwar temple across the river. The 108-ft Statue of Oneness of Adi Shankaracharya stands on Mandhata hill above it (News on AIR).

At a glance

Type
Jyotirlinga temple Official source
Setting
Island in the Narmada (MP Tourism) Official source
Statue of Oneness
108 ft, on Mandhata hill (News on AIR) Two sources
Timings
Not on the pages read Not yet verified

History and significance

Ekatma Dham
Complex around the statue (MP Tourism; News on AIR). Two sources

What to see

Omkareshwar
Jyotirlinga.
Mamleshwar
Across the river.
Statue of Oneness
108 ft.
Narmada-Kaveri Sangam
Listed by MP Tourism.

Visiting

Temples
Darshan timings to confirm. Not yet verified

Festivals

Festivals
To document. Not yet verified

Visitor guidelines

  • Do not bathe where currents are strong.
  • Expect crowds on Mondays and festivals.

How to reach Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

By air
Indore (IDR), 77 km (MP Tourism). Official source
By train
Omkareshwar Road, 12 km (MP Tourism). Official source
By road
Ujjain 140 km; Maheshwar 70 km (MP Tourism). Official source

Month by month

MonthTemp °CSunriseSunsetVerdict
JanIMD normals to add07:0718:01Best: cool, clear
FebIMD normals to add06:5818:22Good
MarIMD normals to add06:3618:35Warming
AprIMD normals to add06:0718:45Hot
MayIMD normals to add05:4618:57Very hot
JunIMD normals to add05:4119:10Very hot; monsoon late June
JulIMD normals to add05:5019:13Monsoon
AugIMD normals to add06:0318:58Monsoon
SepIMD normals to add06:1218:30Monsoon easing
OctIMD normals to add06:2118:01Good: post-monsoon
NovIMD normals to add06:3717:43Best: cool
DecIMD normals to add06:5717:44Best: cold nights

Suggested plans

One day
Omkareshwar, Mamleshwar and the statue.
Add
Hanuwantiya on the Indira Sagar backwaters.

How to reach Khandwa

By train
Omkareshwar Road, 12 km; Khandwa about 70 km (MP Tourism).
By air
Indore (IDR), 77 km (MP Tourism).
By road
Indore-Omkareshwar about 2 hours (MP Tourism).
Headquarters
Khandwa
Coast
Landlocked

Find trains, flights, buses and tours to Khandwa

Best time to visit Khandwa

Best time
October to March (Incredible India, for Jabalpur; seasonal pattern elsewhere).
Climate
Hot summers (April-June), monsoon July-September, cool winters.

Dates to plan around in Madhya Pradesh

  • Tiger reserve core zones — Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura, Panna, Sanjay-Dubri: Closed in the monsoon; reopen 1 October (Outlook Traveller, 2024)
  • Tansen Samaroh — Gwalior: 14-19 Dec 2026 (Incredible India)
  • Khajuraho Dance Festival — Chhatarpur: 20-26 Feb 2027 (Incredible India; MP Tourism)
  • Simhastha — Ujjain: 2028; official dates to confirm

Where to stay in Khandwa

MPT Temple View Official source

Omkareshwar

MP Tourism (MPT) property; rooms and tariffs on mpstdc.com

Official website ↗

MPT Hanuwantiya Resort Official source

Hanuwantiya

MP Tourism (MPT) property; rooms and tariffs on mpstdc.com

Official website ↗

Quick answers about Khandwa

What is Khandwa known for?

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on its Narmada island, the 108-ft Statue of Oneness and Hanuwantiya.

What is the one place not to miss in Khandwa?

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga. Jyotirlinga on an island in the Narmada; Mamleshwar temple across the river (MP Tourism).

Which is the nearest railway station to Khandwa?

Omkareshwar Road, 12 km; Khandwa about 70 km (MP Tourism).

Which is the nearest airport to Khandwa?

Indore (IDR), 77 km (MP Tourism).

When is the best time to visit Khandwa?

October to March (Incredible India, for Jabalpur; seasonal pattern elsewhere).

How many places are there to visit in Khandwa?

Our guide lists 4 places in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, across omkareshwar, lakes.

Nearby, in neighbouring districts

  • Maheshwar Fort and ghats, Khargone — Fort with Ahilyabai statue and temples; Narmada ghats; Rehwa Society weavers (MP Tourism).
  • Rajwada, Indore — Holkar palace with a seven-storey facade, built by Malhar Rao Holkar (Incredible India).

Official links and sources