Omkareshwar Dam

Omkareshwar Dam stands upstream from the pilgrimage town, a practical contrast to the old ghats and temples. It is not a romantic monument, but it changes the river and the wider valley, so it belongs in the story of the place.

Visit only if you have extra time or a specific interest in the Narmada projects. For most travellers it is a secondary stop after the island, ghats, and temples.

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A story
Modern Omkareshwar is not only a pilgrimage town; it is also part of the Narmada's heavily engineered river system. The dam is a reminder that sacred landscapes in India are often working landscapes too.