About
One of the seven sacred Hindu cities (Sapta Puri) and one of four Kumbh Mela sites. The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is the only south-facing Jyotirlinga, famous for its pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti. Lord Krishna studied under Sandipani Muni here.
Must-see highlights
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Bhasma aarti at 4am)
Ram Ghat aarti on Shipra river
Kali Temple Gadkalika
Harsiddhi Temple
Vedh Shala (ancient observatory)
Sandipani Ashram (Krishna's guru)
Kal Bhairav Temple
Simhastha Kumbh Mela (every 12 years)
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Ujjain Junction 1km · Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (Indore) 55km
Nearby attractions
Omkareshwar (90km)Mandav (130km)Indore (55km)
How to get here
Indore → Ujjain
train · 1.5h
₹100
approx.
Delhi → Ujjain
train · 12h
₹700
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Ujjain Junction1 km
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (Indore)55 km
Stay Options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,500/night
luxury₹4,000/night
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