Ujjain Tour

One of the sacred seven cities of Hinduism, Ujjain?s pulsating energy; deeply entrenched in its spiritual temples, chaotic ghats and maze of alleyways; has been a lure for travelers for centuries. Historically, a cradle of various rulers and dynasties from the Paramaras to the Mughals and the Marathas and finally the Scindias; Ujjain?s cultural & traditional legacy is legendary. Dotted with hundreds of temples and enveloped in the fragrance of incense sticks, this holy city of India beckons you for a divine experience.

Major Attractions of Ujjain

Sri Mahakaleshwar Temple
Home to the Swayambhu (self-manifested) Jyotirlinga, a naturally occurring and self powering Jyotirlinga, unlike the other lingams & images that are ritually established and invested with the power of mantras (Vedic chants). Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Mahakal (tantric form), the lingam in the temple is smeared with hot ash from the cremation grounds, symbolizing the symbol of life & death in conjunction with the Hindu mythology.

Ram Mandir Ghat
This scared ghat on the holy River Kshipra is the venue for the famous Kumbh Mela, a religious fair held every 12 years in one of the four sacred cities in India. Don?t miss the crimson sunset here and experience the spirituality as the ghat come alive at dusk with crashing of cymbals, religious chants and thousands of prayer lamps, as devotees gather here to pay obeisance to River Kshipra.

Kaliadeh Palace
This royal seat of Sultan of Mundu, built in 1458 on an island in River Kshipra, is a fine specimen of Persian architecture. It is believed that this palace was built over a Hindu Sun Temple, the carvings of which still exist on the bridge to the island.

Kaal Bhairav Temple
Linked to the Tantric cult in Hinduism, this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is worshipped by many yogis & tantrics.

Jantar Mantar, Ujjain
Established in the 17th century by Raja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, this solar observatory is equipped with various instruments used for many astronomical calculations. This is believed to be the oldest observatory in India.

Other Attractions

• Gopal Mandir- Dedicated to Lord Krishna
• Har Siddhi Temple- One of the 51 Shakti Pithas of Goddess Durga
• Chintaman Ganesh Temple- Dedicated to the elephant headed God Ganesha
• Sinhasan Battisi- Commemorating King Vikramaditya, the glorious ruler of Ujjain
• Fateh Masjid

Fairs and Festivals in Ujjain

• Kumbh Mela- Hindu Pilgrimage Fair
• Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh- An extravaganza of poetry recitation, story reading, and cultural performances.
• Malwa Utsav- Celebrating the cultural heritage of Ujjain
• Shivratri- Devoted to Lord Shiva in Mahakaleshwar and Kaal Bhairav Temples
• Navratri- A nine day celebration of Goddess Durga in Har Siddhi Temple

Shopping in Ujjain
Ujjain is famous for its stone art. Stone carved figurines, fine sculptures and miniatures of temples and Shiv Lingams carved in stone are some of the traditional handicrafts of Ujjain.

Best Time to Visit
Ujjain?s tropical climate makes it very hot in summers and humid during monsoon. Thus, winter months from October to March are the best time to visit this holy city.

How to Reach
By Air- Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore, around 60kms from Ujjain is the closest airport connecting Ujjain to various cities in India.
By Rail- Ujjain Junction is well connected with the rest of the country by a good network of express and direct trains.
By Road- A well-maintained network of roads & highways connect Ujjain with rest of the cities in the country.

Join us on our Temple Tour or our Heritage Tour and experience the history and spirituality of the beautiful city of Ujjain. Walk the ritualistic ghats, make an offering in a temple and delve in the ancient aura of this striking city.