Omkareshwar is about 77 km from Indore and makes for a comfortable single-day trip — perfect for a family or small group. Route Indore → Khandwa Road → Sanawad → Omkareshwar. Roughly 2 hours one-way in a sedan. Suggested itinerary 6:30 AM — Pickup from Indore. 8:30 AM — Reach Omkareshwar, head straight for darshan. 10:30 AM — Breakfast at one of the riverside dhabas. 11:30 AM — Boat ride / parikrama of Mandhata island. 2:00 PM — Late lunch, then drive back. 5:00 PM — Drop in Indore. Fares Sedan round-trip with 4 hours halt: ₹3,000–₹3,500. SUV: ₹4,500–₹5,500. Tempo traveller for a group of 9–12: ₹6,000–₹7,500. What to carry • Comfortable footwear — parikrama is ~7 km on foot. • Cash for the boat ride and prasad shops. • Light snacks if travelling with children.