The stunning Ujjain is famed for holding beautiful temples and one of the biggest and most popular temples is Mahakaleshwar temple.

Places to visit

Mahakaleshwar Temple

The Mahakaleshwar temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. It is also one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas in India.

Ram Mandir Ghat

Ram Mandir Ghat is of immense religious significance to Hindus as it is one of the four locations where the Kumbh Mela takes place every 12 years. It is considered to be one of the oldest bathing Ghat.

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar or Veda Shala Observatory built in the 17th century is the oldest to be constructed among the group of five observatories- Jaipur, Delhi, Ujjain, Mathura, and Varanasi. The main purpose to construct Jantar Mantar was to illustrate and compile the data collected by astronomical calculations.

Things to do

Planning a trip? Then head towards the beautiful destination Ujjain. Visit some beautiful places here that truly needs to be visited. Head towards the Kal Bhairava temple. It is said to be related with the Tantra cult. There is a shiva linga in this temple that attracts numerous visitors to this religious site. Attend the Kumbh Mela that takes place only once in 12 years for 12 days. The river Kshipra at Ujjain serves as the venue for this huge carnival.

Pay a visit to Harsiddhi temple that boasts an idol of Annapurna painted in dark red colour between the idols of Mahasaraswati and Mahalaxmi. Apart from temples head towards the Kaliadeh Palace situated on an island based in the Shipra river. This palace was built in 1458AD. This pretty palace is flanked on both sides by the waters of the rivers and the technical aptitude of the predecessors can be seen in the manmade tanks and channels.

 Visit the Bhartrihari Caves situated on the banks of river Shipra that is adjacent to the temple of Gadkalika. It is indeed a serene place to be in. there are numerous other places too that truly needs to be visited. Add some more interesting places in your tour itinerary and get ready for a memorable journey.

Major Markets

Here is a list of some famous markets to shop from in Ujjain- Gopal Mandir Market, Pakiza Mall, Treasure Bazaar, and Traditional Bazaar.

Where to stay

Ujjain is the aptest destination to escape for a rejuvenating vacation.  One visiting can book hotels, resorts, and homestays on reaching the site of their visits. On other occasions, one can book online in advance which will make one escape from the anxiety of the travel tour.

How to reach

Air

The nearest airport is in Indore that is around 55kms away from the city. Tej Indore airport is well connected with major cities like- Delhi, Bhopal, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.

Rail

Ujjain Junction Railway station is the major railway station itself and enjoys a good connection with the prominent stations of India.

Road

Ujjain has a good intercity bus connectivity with the nearby cities. One can travel to the city from Indore, Baroda, Rajkot and Mumbai.

Distance from Major cities

Distance from Delhi- 779.5km

Distance from Mumbai- 638.9km

Distance from Indore- 54.9km

Distance from Rajkot- 619.7km

Best time to visit

The perfect time to visit Ujjain is from October to March as the weather is quite salubrious and very apt for sightseeing. Attend Ujjain in March to attend the Kumbh Mela that occurs once in every 12 years.

Summer

The months from April to June are the summer months with the temperature ranging between 31 to 45°C. The weather remains hot and dry. Avoid this season for sightseeing.

Monsoon

July till September is witnessed with monsoon season with the temperature ranging between 24 to 32°C. Explore Ujjain in this season when the surrounding is covered with lush greenery.

Winter

The months from October to March are considered to be the winter months and is the peak season for exploring Ujjain. The temperature goes low to 3°C. one can even attend the festivals celebrated in the winter months like- Holi, Diwali, Dussehra and Kumbh Mela.