Indore, Ujjain & the Narmada (Malwa) · Ahilyabai's fort town on the Narmada
Maheshwar group trip guide
Maheshwar: Ahilyabai's fort town on the Narmada in Indore, Ujjain & the Narmada (Malwa), Madhya Pradesh. From Indore it is 95 km by road, 2–3 hours with stops. Groups give it half a day to 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Indore costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Indore
- 95 km by road
- Time to give it
- Half a day to 1 day
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Indore
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Indore (IDR)
Maheshwar was the capital of Ahilyabai Holkar, the 18th-century queen of Indore; her fort rises over long stone ghats and temples on the Narmada.
The town is known for Maheshwari saris, woven here for centuries; the Rehwa Society keeps the craft going.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Maheshwar from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Indore → Maheshwar
₹6,800–8,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 95 km one way · 1 day, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A calm half-day of ghats, a boat ride and weaving, between Omkareshwar and Mandu.
Forts, palaces & historyHills, rivers & waterfallsTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Maheshwar
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 95 km | 2–3 h | – |
| Bhopal | 344 km | 7–8 h | – |
Group fares from Indore
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: Half a day to 1 day.
- Who goes: Families, Heritage lovers, International visitors.
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Circuits that include Maheshwar
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Indore (IDR).
- Nearest railway station: Barwaha or Indore.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Maheshwar
Approved operators who take groups to Maheshwar. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
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Indore, Madhya Pradesh
95 km by road from Maheshwar
1 vehicle · 20 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Indore se Maheshwar kitne km hai? (How far is Maheshwar from Indore?)
95 km by road: 2–3 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Maheshwar ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Indore (95 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Maheshwar cost?
Round trip from Indore with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Maheshwar?
Half a day to 1 day. With the drive from Indore, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A calm half-day of ghats, a boat ride and weaving, between Omkareshwar and Mandu.
When is the best time to visit Maheshwar?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Maheshwar from abroad?
Nearest airport: Indore (IDR). Nearest railway station: Barwaha or Indore. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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