Ujjain

Blissful Ujjain Tour Packages

Ujjain is one of the ancient cities of India which is located on the riverside of Shipra, being the most prominent city of Madhya Pradesh it also consists of one of the four major destinations for Kumbh Mela. Also, one of the 12 jyotirlingas dedicated to lord Shiva is situated in Ujjain. This Mahakaleshwar jyotirlinga makes Ujjain the most visited among India's top cities for pilgrimage and religious causes. It is believed that the Mahakaleshwar jyotirlinga is self-manifested and has faced unconventionally than other jyotirlingas of the country. The relevance of this Temple belongs to several dynasties including Maratha, Bhumija and Chalukya styles of architecture, erected as dakshin Mukhi jyotirlinga. If you get lucky enough to visit Ujjain at the time of Kumbh Mela, don't forget to visit Ram Mandir Ghat, Gomti Kund, and so on. Ujjain is not only about religious and spiritual tourism but it is also known for its significance with education. 

Apart from this, you can have experience with major sightseeing spots like old temples and spiritual centres, historical monuments and more. Xenium Holidays provides you with a tailor-made Ujjain travel package ranging from luxurious to budget-friendly options, and the best part is you can give us instructions to modify an already-designed Ujjain tour package as per your requirements.

Ujjain or Omkareshwar, considered to be the little replica of Varanasi has also prominent Temple sites including Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Kedareshwar Temple, Siddhanath Temple and Govinda Bhagavatpada Caves. The nearby cities like Khajuraho consist of a world UNESCO Heritage site and Indore has the magnificence of Lalbagh palace which relates to the Holkar dynasty of Madhya Pradesh (well known in the historical context). 

We provide fully customisable Ujjain tour packages which you can modify as per your requirement, whether you want to travel solo or in a group. We make sure that you get an uncountable sightseeing experience with just one tour package of Ujjain. This page has discussed more about the best time to visit Ujjain, famous tourist places to visit in Ujjain, what to do in Ujjain, and more so keep on reading till we customise your preferences! 

Popular tourist places to visit in Ujjain

Ujjain is home to several beautiful tourist attractions that express the beauty of ancient architecture, culture, and diversity in its heritage. So we have listed some of the amazing places to visit while travelling to Ujjain, the land of Mahakal:- 

1. Mahakaleshwar jyotirlinga 
2. Kal Bhairava temple 
3. Ujjain Kumbh Mela site
4. Ram mandir ghat 
5. Harsiddhi temple
6. Kaliadeh palace
7. Chintamani Ganesh temple 
8. Mangalnath temple
9. Vikram University and park
10. Kalidasa Academy 
11. Sandeepaani ashram 
12. Gadkalika temple
13. Triveni ghat 
14. Sri saneeswara navagraha temple
15. Bade Ganesh Ji temple 
16. Bhartrihari caves 
17. Jantar Mantar 
18. Vikramaditya's great memorial statue
19. Ram Mandir 

Things to Do in Ujjain

Ujjain is an ancient city which is known for its religious, cultural, and historical significance, where travellers visit to get an immersive experience with spirituality, and cultural diversity. Here is a list of what are the things to do while visiting Ujjain:-

• Seek blessings at the Mahakaleshwar Temple: Ujjain is known for being the holy abode of lord Shiva and Mahakaleshwar Ujjain Temple is dedicated to him as one of the 12 jyotirlingas of India
• Explore major temples of Ujjain: not just Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain is the residence of many more deities in their respective abodes such as Harsiddhi Temple, Kal Bhairav Temple, and Sandipani Ashram.
• Attend the evening Aarti: Ujjain is blessed with the Shipra river where you can witness one of the most spiritual and divine aura during the evening Aarti. Thousands of tourists attend this evening's Aarti to get drowned in spirituality. If you wish you can also take a holiday in the clear waters of river Shipra, it will help you cleanse the negative energies flowing from external sources and connect you with the divinity. Apart from this you can also take a boat ride in Shipra river to get the best sight of the Ujjain city.

• • Explore the old city of Ujjain: another way of getting an inclusive experience of Ujjain is, diving deep into the cultural and historical tapestry of ancient architecture in the narrow old lanes of Ujjain
• Go on a shopping spree in Sarafa Bazar: stop some traditional jewellery, regional closing and handicraft items, and savour the rich cuisine of Ujjain at Sarafa Bazar with authentic dishes like poha, jalebi, and dahi vada
• • Visit the iconic Jantar Mantar: visit the astronomical old architecture of Jantar Mantar observatory which was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II centuries ago. 
• Hop on a nearby exploration tour: another city is Indore almost 1 or 1.5 hours away from Ujjain, where you can explore the best for its beautiful palaces, old market, museums, khau galis, and so on. 

Note:- since you are travelling to a religious place which preserves its cultural values, you must take care of what you are wearing and how you are behaving in public. It is always a nice idea to adhere to comfortable clothing and traditional wear so that the code and conduct while visiting temples like Ujjain Mahakaleshwar temple and others so that the customs of the city are not tampered with. 

What is the best time to visit Ujjain?

Ujjain is a city which you can explore without any boundaries as the weather here is too subtle to accommodate tourists coming from all across the world and other parts of the country. 

However, if you want to travel to Ujjain with a comfortable itinerary when the weather remains pleasant and breezy, the month from October to March is the best time to travel to Ujjain. You will find various options ranging from luxurious hotels to affordable guest houses, hostels to circuit houses as well as where you can stay for as long as your trip is planned. 

Apart from this the customised Xenium Holidays tour packages of Ujjain consists of sightseeing experience of the nearby places such as Indore, Omkareshwar, Khajuraho, Jabalpur, and so on. Since Indore used to be the capital city of Madhya Pradesh a long time ago or more than two hundred years ago, Rajwada Palace is known for its historical tapestry and the city of Indore still has influence with royal culture and the ancient traditions of Madhya Pradesh. 

You can enjoy all of these things with your Ujjain tour package when visiting in winter from October to March. If you are lucky enough to attend the grand festival in Ujjain, Kumbh Mela is also held in March once every 12 years.

How can I reach Ujjain?

The best way to plan your trip to Ujjain is by booking your solo Ujjain tour package or Ujjain tour package for family with Xenium Holidays. But, if you are travelling on your own, you must plan your itinerary even before the trip starts. 

For that, we are listing here the ways of transportation to Ujjain by flight, train, or your vehicle like car/ cab/ public bus, etc:-

By air 

The nearest airport to Ujjain is Indore Airport named Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, be code of which is IDR you can reach in almost 1 hour (approximately 55 km away from Ujjain). Ujjain is also connected well with all the nearest and major cities of neighbouring cities of Madhya Pradesh and so on. You can take public transport or a cab or taxi after reaching Indore Airport and reach Ujjain from there! 

By road 

If you're about to visit Ujjain by road in your vehicle or a traveller from some of the best travel agencies like Xenium Holidays, this is your chance to book your Ujjain tour package with us now! The roadways of Ujjain are well connected with national highways of India and state highways of Madhya Pradesh which makes it more convenient to travel by an AC vehicle, public transport or a car. 

By train 

To reach Ujjain, you must book your train tickets in advance and the nearest railway station of Ujjain is Ujjain Railway Station which connects with all of the major states of India and other districts or cities of Madhya Pradesh itself. 

Even if you are travelling via Indore, it will take you almost 1 to 1.5 hours to reach Ujjain railway station by train from Indore railway station. 

Local transport in Ujjain

Ujjain has also an intercity and intracity transportation system that you can use to commute from one place to another. If you want to explore the city at its best and thoroughly you must take an auto rickshaw all Tonga for a conventional tour experience of Ujjain. 

Is there any regional food which I should try in Ujjain? 

Ujjain has a wholesome tapestry with cultural cuisines as the whole city is nearly vegetarian and there are only a countable restaurants which offer non-vegetarian food items. The majority of the tourists that come to Ujjain love to have Rajasthani and Punjabi cuisine hence, you will easily find a delicate and mouth-watering thali on your trip to Ujjain. 

And if you are a foodie or someone who loves to sample different delicious cuisines, then Ujjain will not disappoint you. You can try out one of the most delicious dishes of Madhya Pradesh in Ujjain, here are some of the regional food dishes of Ujjain that you should have while travelling to Ujjain:-

• Dal baffle
• Poha
• Jalebi
• Kachori 
• Aloo bonda
• Makhan bada
• Rabri
• Kandewadi
• Chhole tikki
• Dahi puri