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About Ujjain
Ujjain, also known as Ujjayini or Avanti, is an ancient city located in Ujjain District of Madhya
Pradesh. Ujjain is mostly visited for its ancient temples and is a main centre of religious
activities. Ujjain is located on the bank of the river Shipra and is famous for a site for the
triennial Kumbh Mela.

History of Ujjain
There are several mythological legends that are associated with the city of Ujjain. It was once
ruled by emperors like Vikramaditya and Asoka while poet Kalidas wrote his poetry here. The
mention of the city as a capital of the Avanti kingdom is also found in the Mahabharata.
Ujjain is one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus and popular for its ancient temples. It is
popularly recognised as Shivas land and the name of legendary figures like Kalidasa, Ashoka,
Brahmagupta, Vikramaditya, Varahamihira etc, are also associated with the city.

People & Culture of Ujjain

Ujjain is a religious town and its culture reflects the same. The biggest festival the city hosts is
the Maha Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, and the next one will take place in 2016. According
to mythology, the event is organised when demigods, as advised by Lord Bhrama and Shiva,
pray to Lord Vishnu to counter strong and powerful demons. Although the city is steeped in
history, locals have embraced modern lifestyle with great ease. The glittering malls and
restaurants visible across the city show that Ujjain is an interesting blend of old-world charm
and a modern way of life.

Things to do in Ujjain
The most famous temple of Ujjain is Mahakeleshwara temple. This Shiva temple is dedicated to
one of the twelve 'Jyotirlingas' in India. The temple is divided into five levels and consists of
idols of deities like Omkareshwars Shiva, Ganesh, Parvati, Kartikeya and Shiva's Bull - Nandi.
Apart from this temple, there are other temples to visit in Ujjain like Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir,
Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Mangalnath, Harsiddhi Temple, Siddhavat, Kaal Bhairava,
Gopal Temple, Pir Matsyendranath and Navgraha Mandir.
The Vedha Shala has provided Ujjain a considerable position in the field of astronomy. This
observatory was built by Raja Jai Singh, who was a great scholar. Of many observatories
constructed by him throughout India, Ujjain is actively used for astronomical studies. There are
other places of interest in Ujjain like Vikram University, famous for its literary and cultural
activities. Kalidasa Academy, a study centre of Sanskrit and Sandalwala Building, which is
renowned for its architecture are other places to visit.

Food & Shopping in Ujjain

Street food of Ujjain is famous among travellers. Tourists visiting this temple town must try local
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food items like a locally-made corn snack with ghee, chaats, bhel puri and pani puri. Popular
places in the city such as Tower Chowk sell street food. However, there is nothing much to shop
in Ujjain. But tourists can still buy souvenirs, tribal jewellery, bamboo products and textiles from
local markets.

Travelling to Ujjain
The nearest airport to Ujjain is Indore Airport, which is 53 kilometres from the city. Ujjain railway
station is on the Western Railway and connected to the major cities of India. Tourists can also
reach Ujjain via major cities like Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Bombay, Gwalior, Indore and
Khajuraho by road. There is a regular bus service from cities like Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Kota,
etc.

Accommodation options in Ujjain

Tourists can find many hotel options in Ujjain near the city railway station. These are primarily
budget hotels and offer basic amenities for tourists. As Ujjain is a pilgrimage town, tourists are
advised to book holiday packages in Ujjain to ensure that they have a planned trip before
them.
The best time to visit Ujjain is between the months of October to March as the climate of the city
is tropical in nature. During the monsoon season, between July and August, the climate is highly
humid.

Information
State:
Madhya Pradesh
Famous for/as: Pilgrimage
Altitude:
1610 M

Featured review about Ujjain

Ujjain - Divine City of Lord Shiv
"Ujjain A holy city located in Central India - Madhya Pradesh. I visited there with my family on
31st March 2015 and it was a 3 Days trip. It was the best time to visit as the weather remains
calm and fine. Neither too hot, nor too cold. The climate remains fine in the month of March you
may say. So carrying regular clothes like T Shirts, Jeans would be fine. Its a place to visit only if
you have religious thoughts, and god-loving hence, not a picnic spot.
The main attraction of this city is the temple of Mahakaal which is 1 of the 12 Holy Jyotirlinga's in
the world. Its a place where you can actually feel presence of purity, faith in God. The best part
is the 4AM Bhasma aarti for which registration is prior to attending it. Its nearly 2 hour Pooja
done by various methods in a charming way as given in Shiv Puraan. Women are allowed to
attend the aarti but there's a particular point of time when they are not supposed to look at the
pooja due to some mystic reason. Around the city there are many other holy places such as
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Omkareshwar, Shri Krishna's School, Lord Shiva's Toe etc.

Allover, you can feel the cosmic power of God all around the city. People are gentle, decent,
Honest! So no need to worry of getting misguided. Its a nice place to visit with family for a Divine
Vacation." - Kanchan Sharma, New Delhi, 3 weeks ago

A historically colourful place

"Ujjain is really a historically colorful place King. Vikramaditya Vethalam Mahakavi kalidasa these names will never fade away from the minds of indians. Ujjain was the home for all these.
In ujjain the most important & religious place is Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple. It is one of
the twelve jyotirlinga temples of shiva in India. It is on the bank of holy river Kshipra & is 1.75 km
away from railway station.
The bank of kshipra river is filled with saints & pilgrims. An ashram is also functioning there. The
kaleeswara temple is visited by thousands of pilgrims every day. The sanctum saroram of the
temple is below ground level & the temples of other gods are in the ground level. A minimum of
2 hrs waiting was necessary for me to darshan even though the time was morning.
The darshan & the touching in the jyothirlinga was a good experience. From 4 km away from
railway station the famous Kalidasa sanskrit Academies Administrative office functions. Large
number of famous temples are in & around the city ujjain & many of them were visited by me
during the ujjain visit on march 2015. Since the visiting day march 1o0h was Rang Panchami
day of Holi celebrations the city & the completel people & places were in different colours &
celebrations. The celebrating people sprayed colours on everybody in support of the
celebrations. Really the ujjain trip was a new experience." - Thulaseedharan achary
Neelakandan achary, Punalur, Mar 19, 2015
Read 67 Ujjain reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Top attractions in Ujjain recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Mahakeleshwara Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 1 Of 44
Ratings: 6.69/7 (41 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 05:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 05:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 05:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 05:00 To 19:00
"Visit to Mahakaleshwar was wonderful and divine. It is one of the twelve jyotirlinga temples of
shiva in India. The Mahakaleshwar temple is visited by thousands of pilgrims every day. The
sanctum sanctorum of the temple is below ground level & the..." - Saurabh Gupta,
Dharamsala, 3 weeks ago
1

Kal Bhairava

Type:
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Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 44
Ratings: 5.85/7 (14 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 05:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 05:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 05:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 05:00 To 19:00
"This is the amazing place where god Kal bhirav drink the alcohol.andhis devotee may also
drink as prashad.Allbrands available here but at high cost so buy them already in city." Shailendra Kourav, Jabalpur, 3 months ago
3

Ram Mandir Ghat

Type:
Ghat
Entry: Free
Ranked: 3 Of 44
Ratings: 5.00/7 (7 Reviews)
"It is ghat near shipra.lord ram some pooja here so it is called ram Ghat.It is very good place
with many small tample near ram ghat.it is paisa vashool place. " - Shailendra Kourav,
Jabalpur, 3 months ago
ISKCON Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 44
Ratings: 6.21/7 (5 Reviews)
"it is very good temple of lord krishna in nanakheda.You get very good feeling here.It is very
Beautiful temple run By ISKON.You can alo buy products of iskon here." - Shailendra
Kourav, Jabalpur, 3 months ago
4

Jantar Mantar

Type:
Planetarium
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 5 Of 44
Ratings: 5.83/7 (4 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 19:00
"It is good to visit if you come to ujjain as it is one of oldest planetarium of india.it was made by
raja jai singh of jaipur but today is not well maintained.I like the design of a clock wall which is
used to calculate time.it was unique,I saw..." - Abhishek Choudhary, Patna, Oct 10, 2014
6

Bhartrihari Caves

Type:
Cave
Entry: Free
Ranked: 6 Of 44
Ratings:

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Ratings: 6.00/7 (4 Reviews)

Timings: Monday - Friday - 05:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 05:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 05:00 To
18:00 , Public Holidays - 05:00 To 18:00
"Bhartrihari, believed to be the step brother of Vikramadithya, meditated hereafter renunciating
the worldly possessions. The caves are situated on the banks of river kshipra. caves are well
maintained. electric bulbs are fixed so that there..." - Pranesh , Bangalore, Jul 27, 2015
7

Harsiddhi Temple

Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 7 Of 44
Ratings: 6.10/7 (4 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 05:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 05:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 05:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 05:00 To 19:00
"Harsiddhi is also known as Mangal chandi and Annapurneshwari is one of the 51 Shakti
peethas. Devi's elbow ( kurpara) fell here. She is the Shakti of Kapilambara. She was
worshipped by great King Vikramadithya. Harsiddhi is described also as..." - Pranesh ,
Bangalore, Jul 27, 2015
8

Sandipani Ashram

Type:
Ashram
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 44
Ratings: 6.21/7 (4 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 19:00
" Lord Krishna and Sudhama believed to have studied here, under the guidance of Maharishi
Sandipani. The ashram temple has idols of Sandipa Maharishi,Lord Krishna, Balarama and
Sudhama. ashram also has a hall with paintings of lord krishna's life..." - Pranesh , Bangalore,
Jul 27, 2015
Chintaman Ganesh Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 44
Ratings: 5.64/7 (4 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 05:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 05:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 05:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 05:00 To 19:00
"This temple is larges historical place dedicated of Lord Ganesha. It is real Ganesha is seat
there. there more and more people belive in this temple. There are a one place there all time
bhajan and prayer there. it is real ganesh." - Pritesh Mehta, Baroda, 3 months ago
9

10 Mangalnath

Type:

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Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 44
Ratings: 5.75/7 (3 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 19:00
"The Mangalnath temple is situated on the banks of river Kshipra on the outskirts of city of
Ujjain. This place is supposed to be the birth place of Mars. During ancient period, Mangalnath
was offering a clear view of planet Mars and hence this..." - Pranesh , Bangalore, Jul 27, 2015

Popular hotels in Ujjain recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

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Raj Palace Hotel

Price:
Rs. 1,200 - 1,800
Ranked: 1 Of 66
Ratings: 5.7/7 (11 Reviews)
Address: Near Patidar Hospital,
Freeganj,
Phone: 734-2530325
Website: Www.hotelrajpalaceujjain.com
"hotel at convenient location with good budget near to railway station. this is
perfect place to stay with family. comfortable and cozy room with all amenities.
hotel is near to temple. good behaving and fast services of staff. delicious and
good..." - Pawan Kute, Pune, 4 weeks ago
Read 11 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Mittal Avenue Hotel

Price:
Rs. 1,600 - 4,000
Ranked: 2 Of 66
Ratings: 5.22/7 (497 Reviews)
Address: Nanakheda Ring Road
Ujjain Govt Engineering College
Ujjain
Phone: 0734-2533489
Website: Http://Hotelmittalavenue.com/
"The overall experience was satisfactory. The food served was good. The
location was calm far from the market but peaceful. The hotel staff was cooperative. The distance from hotel to mahakal mandir is not far like 2.5-3 km.
The location needs..." - Nalin Asthana, New Delhi, 5 days ago
Read 497 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Shipra Residency
Price:

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Price:
Rs. 2,300 - 5,000
Ranked: 3 Of 66
Ratings: 5.36/7 (48 Reviews)
Address: University Road
Near Madhav Club
Ujjain
Phone: 0734-2551495
Website: Www.mptourism.com
"We planned a family tour of Ujjain. We stayed with my family in Shipra
Residency and my experience was delightful.The check in/out was very smooth.
The staff is very co-operative.The rooms are quite spacious and neat and clean.
The elevator is..." - Vikas Singhania, Dewas, 1 month ago
Read 48 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
4

Hotel Muskan Palace

Price:
Rs. 1,500 - 1,800
Ranked: 4 Of 66
Ratings: 5.26/7 (31 Reviews)
Address: Near Railway Station
Doodhtalai
Phone: 0734-4010790
Website: Www.hotelmuskanpalaceujjain.com
"Visited Ujjain on personal tour. Had no time to stay more at hotel. Reached in
early morning, after fresh up, proceeded for Mahakal Darshan (around 1 to 1.5
Km from Hotel) and came back in 1 Hr. Took breakfast at hotel and same was
homely. Again..." - Sreenivasa rao patta , Ahmedabad, Today
Read 31 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Fort Amla
Price:
Rs. 5,000 - 6,500
Ranked: 5 Of 66
Ratings: 5.34/7 (6 Reviews)
Address: VPO Amla
Via Barnagar
Ujjain
Phone: 0731-5070451
Website: Www.fortamla.com
"It's a very beautiful and luxurious hotel in Ujjain and I enjoyed my stay a lot and
I felt like staying in home. It's a very beautiful and luxurious hotel in ujjain and i
enjoyed my stay a lot. I stayed in the Hotel Ashray for two days to attend..." Supriya Singh, Bhopal, 2 months ago

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Read 6 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

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Hotel Imperial (Indian Garden

Price:
Rs. 1,750 - 3,200
Ranked: 6 Of 66
Ratings: 5.62/7 (22 Reviews)
Address: Near Hari Phatak,
Over Bridge,
Indore Road
Phone: 0734-2551904
Website: Www.hotelimperialujjain.com
"Overall hotel is best in location, food and presentation. Around 2km from ujjain
tample. So good for tourist to go tample in early morning. Recomending to
other. Its room was around 2000 rs. Its on main highway indore main highway.
Good lawn..." - Amit kumar Aggarwal, Rohtak, 1 month ago
Read 22 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Hotel Mahakal Palace

Price:
Rs. 1,000 - 1,500
Ranked: 7 Of 66
Ratings: 5.15/7 (53 Reviews)
Phone: 734-2551543
Website: Www.hotelmahakalpalace.com
"It is average hotel. The room was average. The electric appliances were old
and not properly working.Hotel is situated in narrow streets. No restaurant
attached. But very close to Mahakaleswar temple, could go to temple in
midnight..." - K vijaya kumar , , 2 weeks ago
Read 53 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Grand Tower Hotel

Price:
Rs. 1,500 - 2,300
Ranked: 8 Of 66
Ratings: 5.24/7 (22 Reviews)
Address: 1, Vikram Marg
Near Clock Tower, Ujjain
Phone: 0734-2553699
Website: Www.hotelgrandtower.com
"The hotel is too dirty. Money is complete waste no WiFi, no cable television and
they don't hear you what ever you say please don't visit this hotel. There is no
24 hour hot water facility, the blankets are too old even the furniture's are too..."
- Subhashchandra nair , , 3 days ago

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Read 22 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

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Kanha Hotel & Restaurant

Price:
Rs. 1,200 - 2,200
Ranked: 9 Of 66
Ratings: 5.52/7 (18 Reviews)
Address: 9, Bakshi Bazar Raja Bhaou
Mahakal Marg, Gudri Chauraha
Ujjain
Phone: 734-4041502
Website: Www.kanhahotelujjain.com
"we stayed there for two days for our cousin's marriage. The location is good.
They have lawn for parties and marriage function. The rooms are average but
clean.It is an economical hotel at prime location...the services are good..staff
is..." - Shruti V, Delhi, Jul 31, 2015
Read 18 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

10 Hotel

Blue Star
Price:
Rs. 1,000 - 2,000
Ranked: 10 Of 66
Ratings: 5.65/7 (4 Reviews)
Phone: 734-2555788
Website: Http://Www.hotelbluestarujjain.com
"Last month stayed here for two days and had very a room booked for quite
affordable prices. hotel looked very average from its appearance and decoration
but hotel's services were very good and fast and hotel's tariff was very
affordable. hotel..." - Shubham Verma, Madurai, Jun 3, 2015
Read 4 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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