Situated on the banks of river Narmada, Maheshwar appeals to both, the pilgrim as well as the tourist in you. The town possesses a treasure trove of beautiful temples that calm the soul, alongside man-made creations that please the eyes.
Besides, Maheshwar is known for its spiritual importance, which is mentioned as Mahishmati in the famous Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
In the 18th century, Maratha Queen Ahilyabai Holkar revived Maheshwar after moving her capital there from Indore to be close to the Narmada River and Lord Shiva. She built many temples, reconstructed the landmark fort, added a palace, and established a local weaving industry. Her positive contribution to Maheshwar's development resulted in her being very popular and greatly admired.
Members of the Holkar family still live in Maheshwar and have opened part of Ahilya Fort and palace as a luxury heritage hotel.
In addition to all these, Maheshwar is popular for making unique and delicate cotton and silk blend handloom saris. It is recognized for its huge production of Maheshwari sarees and this makes this popular tourist destination a perfect paradise for shopaholics.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport to reach Maheshwar is the Indore Airport, which is located at the distance of 91 km.
By Train: Marwaha Railway Station (Approx 39 Km) is the nearest railway junction to reach the destination.
By Road: Maheshwar is well connected by road to various cities of Madhya Pradesh. There are various private and state government buses that connect to major cities of the state like Nasik (328km), Mumbai (220km), Pune (113km), and Kolhapur (179km).
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