Best Weekend Getaways from Indore: Mandu, Maheshwar & Ujjain
The best weekend getaways from Indore are heritage towns, temple cities and river ghats within two to three hours.
21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Sep
The best weekend getaways from Indore are heritage towns, temple cities and river ghats within two to three hours.
1. Ujjain
One of the seven sacred cities.
2. Omkareshwar
A Jyotirlinga temple island.
3. Maheshwar
Narmada ghats, a fort and handloom sarees.
4. Mandu
A hilltop city with palaces and baobab trees.
5. Patalpani
A waterfall close to the city.
6. Dhar
A historic town with a fort.
7. Bhopal
Lakes and museums.
8. Pachmarhi
A hill station for a longer weekend.
Best time to visit
October to March; the monsoon turns Mandu green.
Start early for Mandu; the loop covers a wide area.
Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.