Maheshwar Tour Package from Mumbai (3 Days)
3-day Maheshwar tour from Mumbai: Indore, Maheshwar, Mandu and Omkareshwar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,620 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
18° – 31°C
October in Maheshwar
Description
3-day Maheshwar tour from Mumbai: Indore, Maheshwar, Mandu and Omkareshwar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,620 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 8 handpicked stops, including Ahilya Fort, Maheshwar Ghats, Rehwa Society and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Maheshwar. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Maheshwar
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 8°C – 40°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Maheshwar on the Narmada
Reach Indore by train from Mumbai, where our driver meets you. Drive from Indore to Maheshwar (about 83 km, 1 hr 45 min). Check in at your hotel in Maheshwar. Maheshwar was the capital of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century. See her fort and the small palace where her seat (gaddi) is kept, walk the long stone ghats lined with temples and cenotaphs, and visit the Rehwa Society, where weavers make Maheshwari saris on handlooms. At sunset, take a boat across the Narmada towards the Baneshwar temple on its island. Overnight stay in Maheshwar.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Mumbai to Indore
583 km · ~12h 20m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mumbai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 292Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 442Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in IndoreIndore, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Mumbai to Indore
583 km · ~12h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mumbai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mumbai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mumbai → Indore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~583 km
~12h 57m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680
- Arrive in Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mumbai to Indore
Nearest railway stations: Lokmanya Tilak Term for Mumbai, Indore Jn Bg for Indore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 11h 52m in total
Change trains at Chhayapuri — about 44m wait
1 change · 12h 32m in total
Change trains at Nagda Jn — about 1h 3m wait
1 change · 13h 10m in total
Change trains at Godhra Jn — about 40m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Indore to Maheshwar
83 km · ~1h 40m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Indore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MaheshwarMaheshwar, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Indore to Maheshwar
83 km · ~1h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Indore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Indore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Indore → Maheshwar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~83 km
~1h 51m|Tentative fare ₹90–₹280
- Arrive in Maheshwar
Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Indore to Maheshwar
Nearest railway stations: Indore Jn Bg for Indore, Mhow (about 46 km away) for Maheshwar.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Ahilya Fort
The fort and palace of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar.
- 2
Maheshwar Ghats
Long stone ghats on the Narmada with temples.
- 3
Rehwa Society
Handloom weavers of Maheshwari saris.
- 4
Narmada boat ride
A sunset boat on the river.
A day in Mandu
Today's travel: from Maheshwar to Mandu (about 41 km, 1 hr) and from Mandu to Maheshwar (about 41 km, 1 hr). Drive up to the plateau of Mandu to see the Jahaz Mahal, the marble tomb of Hoshang Shah, the Jami Masjid and Rani Roopmati's pavilion, then return to Maheshwar. Overnight stay in Maheshwar.
- 1
Jahaz Mahal
The ship palace between two lakes.
- 2
Hindola Mahal
The swinging palace, with sloping walls.
- 3
Rani Roopmati's Pavilion
A pavilion on the plateau edge, for sunset.
Omkareshwar and Indore
Drive to Omkareshwar, where the Jyotirlinga temple stands on an island in the Narmada shaped like the sacred Om; cross the bridge for darshan. Then go on to Indore for the train. Drive from Maheshwar to Omkareshwar (about 66 km, 1 hr 15 min) and from Omkareshwar to Indore (about 78 km, 1 hr 45 min). Board the train from Indore back to Mumbai (about 583 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Maheshwar to Omkareshwar
66 km · ~1h 19m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Maheshwar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in OmkareshwarOmkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Maheshwar to Omkareshwar
66 km · ~1h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Maheshwar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Maheshwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Maheshwar → Omkareshwar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~66 km
~1h 28m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹230
- Arrive in Omkareshwar
Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Maheshwar to Omkareshwar
Nearest railway stations: Mhow (about 46 km away) for Maheshwar, Sanawad for Omkareshwar.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Omkareshwar to Indore
78 km · ~1h 34m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Omkareshwar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Arrive in IndoreIndore, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Omkareshwar to Indore
78 km · ~1h 44m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Omkareshwar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Omkareshwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Omkareshwar → Indore
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~78 km
~1h 44m|Tentative fare ₹90–₹270
- Arrive in Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Omkareshwar to Indore
Nearest railway stations: Sanawad for Omkareshwar, Indore Jn Bg for Indore.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Indore to Mumbai
583 km · ~12h 20m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Indore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 292Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 442Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MumbaiMumbai, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Indore to Mumbai
583 km · ~12h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Indore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Indore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Indore → Mumbai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~583 km
~12h 57m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680
- Arrive in Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Indore to Mumbai
Nearest railway stations: Indore Jn Bg for Indore, Lokmanya Tilak Term for Mumbai.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 13h 5m in total
Change trains at Nagda Jn — about 58m wait
1 change · 13h 35m in total
Change trains at Nagda Jn — about 59m wait
1 change · 13h 35m in total
Change trains at Nagda Jn — about 59m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
A Jyotirlinga temple on an island in the Narmada.
Tour Overview
Maheshwar, Rani Ahilyabai's town of ghats and handlooms on the Narmada, with the plateau palaces of Mandu and the Jyotirlinga of Omkareshwar on the longer trip.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Mumbai. The route runs Mumbai → Indore → Maheshwar → Mandu → Maheshwar → Omkareshwar → Indore → Mumbai, about 1,475 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Maheshwar Tour from Mumbai
- Ahilya Fort
- Maheshwar Ghats
- Rehwa Society
- Narmada boat ride
- Jahaz Mahal
- Hindola Mahal
- Rani Roopmati's Pavilion
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
Inclusions in the Maheshwar Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Mumbai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Maheshwar Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Maheshwar Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Mumbai → Indore → Maheshwar → Mandu → Maheshwar → Omkareshwar → Indore → Mumbai (about 1,475 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Indore and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Boats on the Narmada do not run when the river is in flood.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Maheshwar, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Mumbai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹23,810 | ₹11,860 | ₹10,880 |
| 33 Persons | ₹19,710 | ₹10,830 | ₹9,850 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹17,390 | ₹9,700 | ₹8,720 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹16,070 | ₹9,200 | ₹8,220 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹13,870 | ₹8,600 | ₹7,620 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Mumbai the drive is about 514 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Indore and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Ahilya Fort
- Maheshwar Ghats
- Rehwa Society
- Narmada boat ride
- Jahaz Mahal
- Hindola Mahal
- Rani Roopmati's Pavilion
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Mumbai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Things To Do
Explore Ahilya Fort, seat of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar
This riverside fort-palace was the residence and administrative seat of the 18th-century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar, revered for her just rule, and parts of it now operate as a heritage stay while other sections remain open to visitors, including her small marble memorial (chhatri) overlooking the river.
1-1.5 hours
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Mumbai → Indore → Maheshwar → Mandu → Maheshwar → Omkareshwar → Indore → Mumbai (about 1,475 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Indore and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Boats on the Narmada do not run when the river is in flood.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Maheshwar, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Mumbai on day 1 and you are back in Mumbai on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Mumbai → Indore → Maheshwar → Mandu → Maheshwar → Omkareshwar → Indore → Mumbai. That is about 1,475 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹10,880 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,620 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Mumbai and back. By cab from Mumbai the drive is about 514 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Indore and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
Boats on the Narmada do not run when the river is in flood.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to