Customised holidayTR-W26-MP-04
Malwa from IndoreMadhya Pradesh in 4 nights
- 5 Days · 4 Nights
- India · 1 City
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Any date you choose
Indore (4N)
View day-wise itinerary →Holiday includes
- Hotel
- Meals
- Sightseeing
- Transport
- FlightsOptional
Private car and driver throughout. Prafull plans and answers every message himself.
Holiday highlights
- Four nights in one Indore hotel, with day trips across Malwa
- The Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar jyotirlingas
- Mandu's Afghan palaces and Rani Roopmati's Pavilion
- Maheshwar's ghats and the Narmada aarti
- Indore's Sarafa night food market
Itinerary (day wise)
Four nights in Indore with day trips across Malwa: Ujjain, Omkareshwar, and a long day to Mandu's palaces and the ghats of Maheshwar.
Day 1Arrive Indore, City Sightseeing
Welcome to Madhya Pradesh. Your driver meets you at Indore airport or railway station and takes you to your hotel. After a rest, Indore: Lal Bagh Palace of the Holkars (closed Mondays); Kanch Mandir, the Jain 'glass temple'; the Holkars' Rajwada palace and the Krishnapura Chhatris; and the Khajrana Ganesh temple. In the evening, eat your way through Sarafa, the jewellers' lane that turns into a vegetarian street-food market from about 8 pm.
No meals included today Overnight: Indore
Day 2Indore – Ujjain – Indore
About 1.5 hrs each way
After breakfast, a day in Ujjain: the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Bada Ganesh, the Harsiddhi temple, Ram Ghat, Gadkalika, Kal Bhairav, Mangalnath and Sandipani Ashram, and in the evening the Mahakal Lok corridor. Back to Indore for the night.
Breakfast Overnight: Indore
Day 3Indore – Omkareshwar – Indore
About 3 hrs each way
After breakfast, drive to Omkareshwar, a temple town on an island in the Narmada said to be shaped like Om. Visit the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga and the Mamleshwar temple, and offer a Narmada puja. Back to Indore in the evening.
- Note: The Omkareshwar temple closes from 1:00 to 2:30 pm each day.
Breakfast Overnight: Indore
Day 4Indore – Mandu – Maheshwar – Indore
About 2.5 hrs, 1 hr, then 2 hrs
After an early breakfast, drive to Mandu, the hilltop city of the Malwa sultans, for Rani Roopmati's Pavilion, Baz Bahadur's Palace, Jahaz Mahal and the Neelkanth temple. Then on to Maheshwar for Ahilya Fort, Ahilyabai Holkar's cenotaph and the riverside temples, a boat on the Narmada (paid directly) and the evening aarti at the ghat. Back to Indore for the night.
- Note: A guide is recommended at Mandu (extra cost).
Breakfast Overnight: Indore
Day 5Indore, Departure
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Indore airport or railway station for your journey home.
Breakfast
Tour details
Accommodation
Choose the hotel category. The same route and sightseeing in every category.
| City | Standard hotels |
|---|---|
| Indore4 nights | Silvotel / or similar |
| City | Deluxe hotels |
|---|---|
| Indore4 nights | Best Western / or similar |
| City | Premium hotels |
|---|---|
| Indore4 nights | The Park / or similar |
Hotels are listed or similar, subject to availability. Breakfast in Indore.
Package cost
Price per adult on twin sharing, by the number of adults travelling together. Land only.
| Hotel category | 2 adults, Sedan | 4 adults, Ertiga | 4 adults, Innova Crysta | 6 adults, Innova Crysta | 8 adults, Tempo Traveller | Extra person (5+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹24,000 | ₹17,700 | ₹22,100 | ₹18,900 | ₹19,600 | ₹5,700 |
| Deluxe | ₹26,500 | ₹20,800 | ₹24,600 | ₹21,500 | ₹22,100 | ₹6,300 |
| Premium | ₹30,300 | ₹24,400 | ₹28,500 | ₹25,200 | ₹25,900 | ₹8,200 |
Private car with driver: sedan for 2, Ertiga or Innova Crysta for 4, Innova Crysta for 6, Tempo Traveller for 8.
Rates in INR per person, GST included. The extra-person rate applies to a third adult or a child above 5 sharing the room.
Tour information
Read this to prepare for your holiday.
Tour inclusions
- Hotel stay on twin sharing in your chosen category (base-category rooms)
- Meals: breakfast in Indore
- Private car for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary, by group size
- All hotel taxes
- GST 5% (included in the price)
Tour exclusions
- Air or train tickets
- Monument and temple entry fees, camera fees, guides and boating
- Meals not listed under inclusions
- Room service, laundry, phone calls, tips, porterage, drinks and mineral water
- Travel insurance
- Special pujas, Bhasma Aarti tickets and anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027 for bookings confirmed at least 15 days before arrival. Dussehra, Diwali, Christmas–New Year, long weekends and city exhibition dates are priced on request.
- Hotel levels: Standard is roughly a 2-star-plus hotel, Deluxe 3 to 4 stars, Premium 4 to 5 stars. Tell us if you need a lift, a heated pool or special food, and we check before booking.
- Your car: a sedan for 2, an Ertiga or Innova Crysta for 4, an Innova Crysta for 6 and a Tempo Traveller for 8. An Innova Crysta legally seats 6 including children, so please travel light. The A/C runs while the car is moving and is switched off on steep climbs.
- Mahakaleshwar is open for darshan from about 6 am to 11 pm. The Bhasma Aarti is held from 4 to 6 am; tickets cost ₹200 and are booked online about 15 days ahead with photo ID. We can help you book. The temple is busiest in Sawan and at Mahashivratri.
- Special pujas such as the Maha Rudrabhishek or Mahamrityunjay jaap can be arranged at Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar at extra cost, subject to availability. A boat around Omkareshwar island and to the Narmada–Kaveri sangam costs about ₹2,000 per boat (up to 6).
- Most forts, palaces and museums in Indore and Bhopal are closed on Mondays; we plan around it.
When to go
October to March. October to March is cool and dry, the best time for forts, temples and the Pachmarhi hills. The national parks open on 1 October and close on 30 June; winter mornings in the parks are cold, and the forest thins out towards spring. April to June is very hot.
Our favourite months
Cancellation policy & payment terms
Payment terms
| At the time of booking | 50% of the package cost, to confirm the booking |
|---|---|
| At least 30 days before travel | Balance 50% of the package cost |
Cancellation charges
| 45 days or more | 10% of the package cost |
|---|---|
| 44 – 30 days | 25% of the package cost |
| 29 – 15 days | 50% of the package cost |
| 14 – 7 days | 75% of the package cost |
| Less than 7 days / no-show | 100% of the package cost |
- Flights, trains and houseboats are paid in full at the time of ticketing or confirmation.
- Payments by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS), UPI or cheque in favour of TripRoutes. Card payments may carry a convenience fee.
- GST 5% is charged on the package cost as per government rules. On international holidays, TCS also applies as per government rules.
- Cancellation charges are per person, counted from the date of departure.
- Cancellations must be sent in writing by email or WhatsApp; the date we receive it is the cancellation date.
- Air and train tickets are refunded as per the airline / railway rules, plus our service charge.
- Visa fees, insurance premiums and non-refundable hotel or houseboat bookings (peak dates, special events) are not refundable.
- Refunds are processed within 15 working days of receiving supplier refunds.
- There is no refund for services not used during the holiday.
- Hotels may ask for a refundable security deposit at check-in, paid directly to the hotel.
- Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- TripRoutes is not liable for changes caused by weather, strikes, roadblocks, flight delays or government orders; extra costs arising are payable by the guest.
Questions about this holiday
How much does the Malwa from Indore trip cost?
The 4-night Malwa from Indore holiday starts at ₹24,000 per person on twin sharing for 2 adults, Sedan in Standard hotels (₹26,500 in Deluxe, ₹30,300 in Premium hotels), land only. The price per person changes with the number of adults travelling together. GST (5%) is included. Flights are quoted for your dates.
What is the best time for this Madhya Pradesh trip?
October to March. October to March is cool and dry, the best time for forts, temples and the Pachmarhi hills. The national parks open on 1 October and close on 30 June; winter mornings in the parks are cold, and the forest thins out towards spring. April to June is very hot.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every TripRoutes trip is private, so we can add or remove nights, swap Indore or any other stop, change hotels, or adjust the pace.
How many days do you need for Madhya Pradesh?
Three nights covers Ujjain and Omkareshwar, Bhopal and Sanchi, or Pachmarhi on its own. Five nights covers two tiger reserves, or Gwalior, Khajuraho and Orchha. Our longest trips run to 7 or 8 nights.
Which is better for tigers, Kanha or Bandhavgarh?
Both are among India's best-known tiger reserves. Bandhavgarh is smaller and known for its tigers and leopards; Kanha is larger, with open meadows and the rare hard-ground barasingha. Our Bandhavgarh and Kanha trip does both, two nights each.
Madhya Pradesh
Other ways to see Madhya Pradesh
3 nightsMalwaMahakal and Omkareshwar
- Evening darshan at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and the Mahakal Lok corridor
- Ujjain's temples, Ram Ghat and the Harsiddhi lamps
- The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on its island in the Narmada
3 nightsMalwaIndore, Ujjain and Omkareshwar
- Three nights in one Indore hotel, with day trips to both jyotirlingas
- The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and Ujjain's temples
- Omkareshwar on its island in the Narmada
4 nightsMalwaJyotirlingas and Maheshwar
- The Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar jyotirlingas
- Two nights in Ujjain for the temples and Ram Ghat
- Maheshwar's riverside fort, ghats and handloom saris
5 nightsMalwaGrand Malwa
- The Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar jyotirlingas
- A night by the Narmada at Maheshwar
- A night at Mandu, the hilltop city of Baz Bahadur and Roopmati
3 nightsBhopalBhopal, Sanchi and Bhimbetka
- Bhopal's palaces, museums and the Upper Lake
- The Great Stupa at Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The rock shelters and prehistoric paintings of Bhimbetka
3 nightsBhopalPachmarhi Hills
- Three nights in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh's only hill station
- A day by Gypsy to the Pandav Caves, Bee Falls and Dhoopgarh sunset
- Handi Khoh ravine, Priyadarshini Point and Gupt Mahadev
Plan with Prafull
Make this holiday yours
Tell Prafull your dates and who is coming. He will send a revised plan and an exact price, usually within a few hours.
- WhatsApp +91 91673 84834
- Call +91 74800 66666
- prafull.pitale@triproutes.in
- 304, Kailash Plaza Business Park, Ghatkopar East