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Siddhavat shipra River, Ujjain. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Siddhavat is a huge banyan tree that has flourished on the bank of River Shipra and holds immense religious importance, like the Akashyavat in Prayag and Gaya and the Panchavat of Nasik. A good number of pilgrims take a dip in River Shipra from the bathing ghat built at the place. The site was popular as the worshipping place of the followers of the Natha sect. It is said that the Mughal rulers cut off the banyan tree and they covered the entire area with iron sheets to restrict the growth of the tree. However, this sacred tree pierced the iron sheets and flourished significantly. There is a hamlet near Siddhavat, called Bhairogarh, which is renowned for its tie and dye painting for decades.
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
6.00 AM – 6.00 PM
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1hrs
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Mirch Restaurant ; Food Zone, Dewas Road, Madhya Pradesh State Highway 18, Vikram University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh 456010 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxi services are available from Indore to Ujjain
Bus : Ujjain is well connected by state road transport public bus services. Regular bus services are available from Indore (55 km), Gwalior (450 km), Ahmedabad (400 km) and Bhopal (195 km) to Ujjain. Super fast and Deluxe A/C buses are also available in these routes. Bus fare is about Rs 3 – Rs 4 per km.
Train : Ujjain Junction Railway Station is an important railway station in Western railway zone. It is well connected to all major railway stations in India. Direct train services are available to Bhopal , Indore, Nagpur, Pune, Malwa, Delhi (Nizamuddin Exp), Mumbai (Avantika Exp), Kolkata (Shipra Express), Chennai (Jp Madras Expre) and many other cities.
Air : Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore is the nearest airport to Ujjain, which is situated 55 km away. Indore is air connected to major cities in India by public and private domestic airlines. Indore is connected to places like Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Bhopal and Chennai. Taxi services are available from Indore airport to Ujjain, costing about Rs 1,000. International travelers can get connecting flights to Indore from Delhi (800 km) or Mumbai (655 km) airport.
Others : Tangas are horse drawn carriages, and this mode of travel is slower than the above modes but cheaper. Fares will vary from Rs 10 to 30 depending on the distance covered. Auto rickshaws in Ujjain don’t run on meter and you need to negotiate on a fixed rate before opting for travel through auto rickshaws. These auto rickshaws however can be a safe mode of travel during night time. Fares may range anywhere from Rs 15 to 60. There are no night fares.
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
- Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
- Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
- Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers.
HelplineEdit
- Ujjain Police Station : 100, (0734) 2527137.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
