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Voykit pocket guide · India
Khargone
Half a day is enough for Khargone: see the Navgraha Mandir and the 12th-century Pawagiri Jain temple, then move on to Omkareshwar or Mandu.
Khargone is a fast-growing city of about 110,000 people on the Kunda river, known for its chili and cotton production and for having dozens of temples. Most travellers use it as a short stop between Indore and the Narmada valley temples — half a day covers the main sights.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, roads may be slow)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,000–2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,000–4,000 excl. bed · High ₹4,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
Get in
By air
- IDR · Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore
- 140 km (87 mi), about 2.5 h drive; taxis and buses available87 mi (140 km), about 2.5 h drive; taxis and buses available
Typical fares
- Auto-rickshaw within town
- ₹50–150 depending on distance
- Bus Khargone → Indore
- about ₹200–350, 2.5–3 h (check)
- Taxi Khargone → Omkareshwar
- about ₹1,500–2,500 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Auto-rickshaws and taxis are the main options within town; walking works for the central temples.
See and do
Known for
- Navgraha Mandir
- Pawagiri Jain temple (12th century)
- Chili and cotton production
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Omkareshwar | Bus or taxi, about 1.5 h | About 2 h |
| Mandu | Bus or taxi via Dhar, about 3 h | About 3.5 h |
| Indore | Bus or taxi, about 2.5 h | About 3 h |
Sleep
- City centre near Navgraha Mandir
- Basic hotels and lodges; most travellers stay in Indore or Omkareshwar instead.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Namaste | नमस्तेnamaste |
| How much? | कितना है?kitna hai |
| Where is the temple? | मंदिर कहाँ है?mandir kahan hai |
| Please take me to… | कृपया मुझे… ले चलिएkripya mujhe… le chaliye |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat (Apr–Jun) can exceed 40°C; carry water and a hat.
- Buses from Khandwa or Indore can be slow and crowded; check departure times in advance.
- Few English speakers outside hotels; have your destination written in Hindi.
Khargone is generally safe, but watch for traffic on the main roads and avoid walking alone after dark in quiet areas. Heat is the main risk.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Khargone yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Navgraha Mandir
- Pawagiri Jain temple (12th century)
- Chili and cotton production
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Khargone, revision 5285169 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5285169
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Khargone
इस पते पर चलिए
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/khargone). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.