Ujjain

Ujjain

The ancient city of Ujjain lies on the banks of the holy River Shipra, a tributary of the Chambal. It is popularly held that the number of temples in Ujjain is so large that if a pilgrim comes here with two cartloads of grain and offers only one handful at each temple. Bounded by amazingly stunning, appealing and enthralling temples the prehistoric city of Ujjain is located on the eastern bank of Shipra river. Ujjain is known for its great cultural and spiritual importance like Varanasi or...

The ancient city of Ujjain lies on the banks of the holy River Shipra, a tributary of the Chambal. It is popularly held that the number of temples in Ujjain is so large that if a pilgrim comes here with two cartloads of grain and offers only one handful at each temple. Bounded by amazingly stunning, appealing and enthralling temples the prehistoric city of Ujjain is located on the eastern bank of Shipra river. Ujjain is known for its great cultural and spiritual importance like Varanasi or Banaras

Ujjain is one of those divine lands in Madhya Pradesh sink in the divinity that calms your soul from within. A major attraction here is Mahakaleshwar jyotirlinga. It is one of the 12 jyotirlingams, where Bhasma Aarti a daily ritual. Other attractions to name a few are Harsiddhi temple, Kal Bhairav temple, Shri Chintaman Ganesh.

Ujjain is well-connected by rail, air and road. It is on the Western Railway and is connected by direct train to most major Indian cities. Ujjain has an air strip. The nearest airport is Indore Airport

Contact Person

Collector Ujjain
Collector Ujjain
Collectorate Office, Vikramditya Bhavan, Kothi Palace, Ujjain (M.P.) 456010

+91-734-2514000

dmujjain@nic.in

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport (58 Km away)

Nearest Railway Station - Ujjain Junction Railway Station (1.5 Km away)

Climate

Min. +18 Degree Celcius

Max. +32 Degree Celcius

Accomodation

Several Star and Budget hotels are available.

Medical Services

Specialty hospitals are available.

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