Jyotirlinga Darshan of Madhya Pradesh 2026 (By Madhya Pradesh State Branch)

Two of the twelve Jyotirlingas in one unhurried week. In Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar stands on the banks of the Shipra; its lingam faces south, which sets it apart among the twelve. At Omkareshwar, the shrine sits on Mandhata island in the Narmada, an island said to be shaped like the sacred syllable Om.

Between the darshans come the Afghan-era palaces of Mandu, high on the Vindhya range, and the Narmada ghats of Maheshwar, once the capital of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar. The pace is relaxed, with leisure time built in, so it suits middle-aged travellers and families as well as pilgrims. The tour starts in Indore.

Highlights

• Indore: Rajwada, the old Holkar palace at the heart of the city; the Khajrana Ganesh temple, associated with Ahilyabai Holkar; and Sarafa, a jewellers' market by day that turns into a street-food market at night. In 2025 Indore was named India's cleanest city for the eighth year running.
• Ujjain: darshan at Mahakal and other temples, a walk through the Shri Mahakal Lok corridor - over 900 m of murals and statues telling the stories of Shiva, opened in 2022 - and Kal Bhairav darshan at the temple of the city's guardian deity.
• Omkareshwar: Jyotirlinga darshan and other temples, an optional boat ride, and the Statue of Oneness - a 108-ft statue of Adi Shankaracharya as a 12-year-old, unveiled on Mandhata hill in 2023.
• Mandu: the hilltop fort-city of the Malwa sultans - Jahaz Mahal, the 'ship palace' between two lakes; Hindola Mahal, the 'swing palace' with its sloping walls; and Rani Roopmati's pavilion, looking out towards the Narmada, remembered for the love story of Roopmati and Baz Bahadur.
• Maheshwar: Rani Ahilyabai's fort and the broad stone ghats on the Narmada; the town is also known for its handwoven Maheshwari sarees.

At a Glance

• Duration: 5 nights / 6 days
• Batches: 22 and 27 December 2026
• Reporting: Hotel Regal Regency, Scheme No. 94, behind Bombay Hospital, Indore - after 2:30 PM
• Fee: Rs. 20,750 per individual; Rs. 37,800 per couple or pair
• Ages: 12 years and above

Program Coordinator

• Organised by the Madhya Pradesh State Branch, YHAI
• Coordinator: Shri Ashok Golane - 99264 12612
• Also contact: Manoj Johri - 98264 35549
• Email: yhaimpstatebranch@gmail.com
• Office: YHAI MP State Branch, 106 Malviya Nagar, Bhopal - 462003

The Fee Includes

• Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis
• Transportation throughout the programme
• Guide, expert guidance and supervision
• Simple vegetarian food and RO drinking water - lunch and dinner from day 2 to day 5, and breakfast from day 2 to day 6
• Not covered: individual activities such as boating, and temple entrance fees

Who Can Join

• All age groups above 12 years. Leisure time is built in, so the tour suits middle-aged participants and families.

How to Join

• Online: book at www.yhaindia.org.
• Offline: apply on the prescribed registration form with a recent passport-size photograph, and deposit the fee to the branch account: YHAI M P State Branch, A/c 10275921626, IFSC SBIN0006159, State Bank of India, MLA Rest House Branch, Bhopal.
• Send the counterfoil with the registration form to yhaimpstatebranch@gmail.com, or post it to YHAI MP State Branch, 106 Malviya Nagar, Bhopal - 462003.
• Offline booking contacts: Ashok Golane - 99264 12612, Shripad Kundle - 98260 17187, Manoj Johri - 98264 35549.

How to Reach

• Indore is well connected by train and air from all parts of the country.
• Report after 2:30 PM at Hotel Regal Regency, Plot No. 149-WA, Scheme No. 94, Sector A, behind Bombay Hospital, near Bharat Petrol Pump, Indore - 452010. Hotel: 98936 00810, 95949 54110.

Stay and Food

• Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis
• Simple vegetarian food and RO water

What to Bring

• The completed programme registration form, in hard copy, with a photograph
• Your original Aadhaar card with a photocopy
• Sunglasses, a sun umbrella or a cap
• A 2-litre water bottle to carry on day journeys
• Your personal medicines, if any, and a personal medical kit - a first aid kit is carried on the tour, but bring your own for emergencies
• Normal travelling items for personal use

Rules and Safety

• Keep strictly to the time schedule.
• Smoking, tobacco chewing and alcohol are strictly prohibited.
• Indore is India's cleanest city and its residents care about it - please do not litter, on the road or while sightseeing.
• Careful preparation has gone into planning the tour, with experienced field staff and camp leaders checking the details in advance. While every care is taken for your safety and health, YHAI MP State Branch cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness or other unforeseen eventuality.

• Once booked, no cancellation is permitted.
• A booking may be transferred to another member.
• Refunds, credit shell and transfer of fees to another program will not be entertained in any case.