Navratri 2026 dates in Indore
- Navratri begins: Sunday 11 October 2026.
- Navratri ends: Monday 19 October 2026.
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami): Tuesday 20 October 2026.
The weekend inside the festival, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October, is when most families can travel, so book those nights first.
Bijasan Mata: the Navratri fair beside the airport
Bijasan Mata is a hilltop temple to Goddess Durga on the hill beside Indore airport — the airport is visible from the hill — about 9.8 km from Indore railway station. A fair is held here every Navratri, and thousands of devotees climb the hill.
For the fair, the closest ZECOHO hotels are the ones near the airport. The Where to stay near Bijasan Mata Temple list at the top of this page shows the nearest areas, how far their closest hotel is, and tonight's lowest price.
Garba nights: choose the area first
Garba and dandiya run every night of Navratri across Indore, from society and community grounds to large ticketed events. Venues, timings and pass prices are set by each organiser and change every year, so check the organiser's page or ticket listing first. Then stay close to that venue — late-night autos are harder to find than daytime ones.
- Vijay Nagar and the AB Road side: the biggest group of ZECOHO hotels, close to the newer city's grounds and malls.
- The old city (Rajwada): hotels near Rajwada and Sarafa, with Sarafa's night food street next door for after the garba.
- Arriving by train: hotels near Indore Junction, central and easy to reach from the platform.
Temple visits in Navratri week
Many families pair the garba nights with darshan. Our temples guide lists Indore's best-known temples, including Khajrana Ganesh, Bada Ganpati and Annapurna, with the hotels nearest each.
Booking tips for Navratri week
- Book the weekend nights early (17–18 October).
- Talk to the hotel before you book. Ask about late-night entry after the garba, early check-in and the ID it needs.
- Read the hotel card. Many ZECOHO hotels show early check-in, free cancellation and the age up to which kids stay free.
- Carry a government photo ID for every guest. It is required at check-in across India.
- Payment: ZECOHO charges hotels 0% commission per booking and does not collect payment from guests. You pay at the hotel where its policy allows; some hotels ask for an advance under their own policy.
FAQ
When is Navratri 2026 in Indore?
Navratri runs from Sunday 11 October to Monday 19 October 2026. Dussehra is on Tuesday 20 October.
Where should I stay for the Bijasan Mata Navratri fair?
Near the airport. Bijasan Mata sits on the hill beside Indore airport, so ZECOHO's hotels near the airport are the closest. The list at the top of this page shows tonight's prices.
Where do I find garba venues and passes?
From each organiser. Venues, timings and passes change every year, and ZECOHO does not sell passes. Once you know the venue, choose the nearest area on this page.
Should I book early for the Navratri weekend?
Yes, for the weekend nights of 17 and 18 October, when most families can travel. Talk to the hotel to confirm the room and its rules before you book.
Can I pay at the hotel?
ZECOHO does not collect payment from guests. You pay at the hotel where its policy allows; some hotels may ask for an advance or deposit under their own policy.