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Ujjain, one of the best-known cities of ancient India and one of Hinduism’s seven sacred cities, is one of the four centers of the Kumbh Mela, attracting about three million pilgrims every 12 years. At other times, a constant stream come to bath in the River Shipra and worship at the temples. Despite its sanctity and its age, it has few remarkable buildings. in its heyday, Ujjain was on a flourishing trade route to Mesopotamia and Egypt. Now a days, it is little more than a provincial town. Its origin is ascribed to the myth of Sagar Manthan (churning of the primordial ocean to discover the pot of nectar). The story goes that after the nectar was discovered, there was competition between the Gods and the demons to have the nectar first so as to attain immortality. During this chase a drop of nectar spilled and fell on Ujjain, thus making the city sacred. According to legend, the river Kshipra that flows across Ujjain is regarded to have originated due to the churning of the Gods and Goddesses.
Mahakaleshwar temple
Quick Facts-Edit
Category : Pilgrim, Jyotirlinga
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 456001
STD Code: 734
Info Website: ujjain.nic.in
Best Time to Visit: September to March.
HistoryEdit
Ujjain one of the seven holy cities of India. Located on the bans of River Shipra, about 56km from Indore. The ancient city of ujjain was governed by greatemperors like Vikramaditya and Ashoka. It was in ujjain that Kalidasa, the great interesting amalgam of an age-old legacy and the modern day lifestyle. Great works on astronamy such as the Surya Siddhanta and the panch siddhanta were written in ujjain. It is also one of the four sites where the kumbh mela is held once in 12 years.
Places to VisitAdd
Ujjain Sightseeing
How to ReachEdit
By 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.
By 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.
By 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.
By Taxi : Taxi services are available from Indore airport to Ujjain,
By Other : “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.
Top HotelsAdd
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
Hotel Anand Palace ; 3/8, Near Bus Stand,, Nanakhrda Area, Ujjain, MP 456010 ; Ph – 0734 253 3211 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
Ashray Hotel ; 77, Dewas Road, Dewas Road, Ujjain, MP 456001 ; Ph – 0734 251 9303 ; Facilities – 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.
Top RestaurantsAdd
- New Rajkumar Restaurant ; 20, Bhaktawar Ganj, Ujjain ; M – 0734 253 0778 ; Food Serve : Indian(Vegetarian)
- NEW KARACHI RESTAURANT ; 12/5 Shanku Marg, Free Ganj Ujjain, MP; M – 0734 251 5643 ; Food Serve : Indian(Vegetarian)
Must Eat FoodAdd
Kulfi – Gopal Mandir ; ujjain ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – N.A
Aaloo Tikia with Chhole – Tower Chowk ; ujjain ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – N.A
Aaloo poha – Chanakya ; Near Railway station, Ujjain ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – N.A
Must Do ActivitiesAdd
Must ShopAdd
Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add
SpaAdd
FestivalAdd
Kumbh Mela ; Venue: Ujjain ; Period : After every 12 years in the month of Ap ; Details: The Kumbh Mela takes place in Ujjain after every 12 years in the month of April. During this fair, millions of pilgrims from all over the country gather here for a dip in the holy river. Kartik Mela is held in the month of November. This fair lasts for a month.
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
ItineraryEdit
Day 1 :
10:00 am – Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
1:00 pm – Vedh Shala (Observatory) ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
4:00 pm – Zharokha Restaurant ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
6:00 pm – Bhartrihari Caves ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
Day 2 :
10:00 am – Kal Bhairav Temple ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
12:00 pm – Shivam Restaurant ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
3:00 pm – Ram Mandir Ghat;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
6:00 pm – Vikrant Bhairav Shrine ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
Day 3 :
10:00 am – Gopal Mandir Temple ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
12:00 pm – Jantar Mantar ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
3:00 pm – Siddhavat ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
6:00 pm – Ankapata ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
