Maheshwar Ghats & Fort

A sacred temple town on the banks of the Narmada River famous for Ahilyabai Holkar fort and handwoven Maheshwari sarees.

Location: Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, Khargone District, Madhya Pradesh

Best time: October to March

How to reach: Indore Airport is 95 km away. Regular buses available from Indore.

Situated on the northern bank of the Narmada River, Maheshwar is steeped in ancient mythology and history. Mentioned in the Ramayana and Mahabharata as Mahishmati, the town flourished under the benevolent rule of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, who built magnificent stone ghats, temples, and established the renowned Maheshwari handloom textile craft.