OMKARESHWAR DAM
Omkareshwar, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India
The Omkareshwar Dam is a gravity Dam on the Narmada River just upstream of Mandhata in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is named after the Omkareshwar temple located just downstream. The Dam was constructed between 2003 and 2007 with the purpose of providing water for irrigation of 132,500 Hectres (327,000 acres). An associated hydroelectric power station located at the base of the Dam has an installed capacity of 520 MW.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Omkareshwar Bus Stand |
2.3 KM | 07512971008 |
 Talvadiya Railway Station |
70 KM | 139 |
 Ujjain Airport |
130 KM | 9425057716 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Omkareshwar | 2 KM |
Nearest Temples
BADA GANPATI TEMPLE
Bada Ganpati was built during the reign of Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar in 1875
ANNAPURNA TEMPLE
It was built in Indo-Aryan and Dravidian architectural styles
KHAJRANA GANESH TEMPLE
Eyes of the deity are made of diamonds
SHREE BIJASAN MATA TEMPLE
Nine forms of Mother residing on a simple clay-stone platform
DEVGURADIA TEMPLE
Shivalingam is of 12 feet in height
SHREE MAHAKALESHWAR TEMPLE
Only temple facing south amongst all the Jyotirlingas
SHRI GADHKALIKA SHAKTI PEETH
Sati devi's Lower Lips had fallen here
SHRI KAAL BHAIRAV TEMPLE
Temple was built in 9th century by Bhadrasena Raja
Nearest Attractions
Heritage MonumentsRAJWADA PALACE
It was constructed by the Holkars more than 200 years ago
MuseumCENTRAL MUSEUM OF INDORE
It has a multiple collection of the palmer scriptures
WildlifeRALAMANDAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
The oldest sanctuary of Madhya Pradesh and home to tigers
WaterfallsTINCHA WATER FALLS
Surrounded by lush green vegetation on all sides
FortDHAR FORT
Dhar fort was constructed out of red sandstone
CavesLOHANI CAVES
The lohani cave is the famous and oldest cave in Mandu
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