The Omkareshwar temple and town on the island above the Narmada

Indore, Ujjain & the Narmada (Malwa) · Jyotirlinga island on the Narmada

Omkareshwar group trip guide

Omkareshwar: Jyotirlinga island on the Narmada in Indore, Ujjain & the Narmada (Malwa), Madhya Pradesh. From Indore it is 79 km by road, 2–3 hours with stops. Groups give it 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
79 km by road
Time to give it
1 day
Best season
October to March; Shravan (July–August) is the most crowded
Fare from Indore
₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Indore (IDR)

Omkareshwar's Jyotirlinga temple stands on Mandhata island in the Narmada, an island said to be shaped like the sacred syllable Om; the Mamleshwar temple faces it across the river.

Pilgrims cross by bridge or boat, and many walk the parikrama path around the island.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Omkareshwar 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 → Omkareshwar

₹6,800–8,400

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 79 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

The second Jyotirlinga of a Malwa yatra, a few hours from Ujjain and Indore.

Temples & pilgrimageHills, rivers & waterfalls

How far is Omkareshwar

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Omkareshwar
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Indore79 km2–3 h Route: Indore to Omkareshwar
Bhopal276 km6–7 h Route: Bhopal to Omkareshwar

Group fares from Indore

Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.

Indore to Omkareshwar: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 day
SUV / Innova6–7₹4,700–6,300
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹5,800–7,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹6,800–8,400
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹7,900–10,000
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹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; Shravan (July–August) is the most crowded.
  • Time to give it: 1 day.
  • Who goes: Pilgrims, Families.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Indore (IDR).
  • Nearest railway station: Omkareshwar Road (Mortakka) or Khandwa.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Operators for Omkareshwar

Approved operators who take groups to Omkareshwar. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.

Official pages and sources

Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

How booking works

  1. Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
  2. Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
  3. Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
  4. 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 Omkareshwar kitne km hai? (How far is Omkareshwar from Indore?)

79 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.

Omkareshwar ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Round trip from Indore (79 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 Omkareshwar 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 Omkareshwar?

1 day. With the drive from Indore, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. The second Jyotirlinga of a Malwa yatra, a few hours from Ujjain and Indore.

When is the best time to visit Omkareshwar?

October to March; Shravan (July–August) is the most crowded.

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 Omkareshwar from abroad?

Nearest airport: Indore (IDR). Nearest railway station: Omkareshwar Road (Mortakka) or Khandwa. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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Group trip to Omkareshwar

Post the dates, pickup and group size once. Verified operators send itemised quotes; you compare and pay the one you choose directly.