Omkareshwar Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

Visit Siddhanath temple famous for the illustrations of perfect Brahminic architecture. The entrance of the temple is the main attraction with two structures of elephants carved on a stone slab.

Samatrika Temple is a group of 10^th century temples and is just 6kms away from Omkareshwar.

Markandeya Sanyas Ashram is a newly built ashram which represents the simple lifestyle of ancient rishis. Prayers and Vedic discourses are the main attractions here.

Kajal Rani Cave is just 9 km. from the famous Omkareshwara temple and is famous for its very picturesque surroundings and the natural caves. The place is a famous tourist attraction and can be easily reached.

Other Activities

If you are interested in taking overnight trip from Omkareshwar, Ujjain, is just 122 km. away. It is among the four most holy places for the Hindus. It is famous for Kumbh Mela held in every 12 years it represents and amazing blend of modern day lifestyle and age-old legacy.

Apart from the pilgrimage sites, you can go boating and adventure lovers would love to hike up the 150 feet cliffs on the southern and the eastern side of the island. It is a paradise for nature and bird lovers.

TOURISM INFORMATION

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Omkareshwar is a small island town in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh with its own nagar panchayat. It is 72kms far away from Khandwa. It is 72 km. away from Khandwa and is strategically located at the confluence of the two main rivers Narmada and Kauveri. The island is also known as Mandhata Omkareshwar or Shivapuri. It is one of the holiest of the Hindu pilgrimage places with the temple of Omkara, the presiding deity who is worshipped there.

The island derives its name from the shape of the Holiest Hindu symbol “Om” with two soaring mountains separated by a steep valley. It is considered to be one of the places among the 12 Jyotirlingas and holds a special significance for the Shiv Bhakts.

On the southern and the eastern side of the island are soaring, 150 meters high cliffs that make the perfect backdrop to the architectural charm of the temples.

Omkareshwar is known due to the famous Shri Omkar Mandhata and the Amareshwar temples. These are one of the oldest temples and the main attraction here. There are numerous intricate carvings on both the temple walls, built of local soft sandstone. The temples complexes are huge with half a mile in width and a mile in length. They are surrounded by verandahs which are beautifully carved. Both the temples are rich in architecture and sculpture. This place is not only significant for the Hindus but to Jain community also. The Siddhavarkut Jain Temples is among the 24 Tirthankaras visited by thousands of Jain devotees every year.

Apart from the religious significance of the place, the pleasant climate with cool winters and dry summers, presents ample opportunity to go trekking, hiking along the natural trails. Lush green vegetation and peaceful atmosphere makes it the perfect place to relax both physically and spiritually.