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Also renowned as Mahishmati in the ancient age, Maheshwar was the capital of King Kartivarjun. Situated on the banks of the Narmada River, this ancient city finds relevance in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata.
This ancient city revived its past glory and charm under the shelter of the Holkar Queen of Indore, Rani Ahilyabai. Today it is renowned for its cotton and silk blend handloom saris apart from the temples which still bears the testimony of the by gone age.
Tourist Attractions in Maheshwar
- The Fort is an important piece of ancient monument in this city. A palace on the grounds has been transferred into a museum for preserving royal artifacts and heirlooms.
- The beautiful Ghats along the river Narmada are nice places to spend time in meditation.
- Among the numerous temples in this city the worth visiting ones are the Kaleshwara, Vithaleswara, Ahileswara and Rajarajeswara temples.
- Another place worth visiting while on your tour to Maheshwar is the important archaeological site of Navdatoli. It was discovered in 1950 and the excavations yielded microliths and pottery.
How to Reach
One can reach Maheshwar by taking any of the following modes of transport. However it is considerably convenient to come to Maheshwar via Indore. You can reach Indore
- By Air: Airport at Indore has flights to all the major cities in India.
- By Rail: Indore is connected to Mumbai and Delhi through extensive and frequent express trains.
- By Road: Bus services from Bhopal and Ujjain is available up to Indore.
Maheshwar can be reached from Indore by bus. One can also opt for hired taxis and cars to reach Maheshwar.
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