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Quick facts
Ujjain
Ujjain is famous for being one of the four cities hosting the largest religious gathering on Earth for Hindus, the Kumbh Mela. It’s also the epicenter of magnificent temples, gigantic festivals, and divine ghats.
Population
5.72 Lakhs
State
Madhya Pradesh
Culture
Religious and Modern
Language
Hindi
must see
- Mahakaleshwar Mandir
- Kal Bhairava
Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Mahakaleshwar temple is one of the most importance and to-be-visited place in Ujjain. This temple is tagging along a conga-line through its underground chambers which are absolutely magical. This place should be in your trip list if you are travelling in Ujjain. The best time to visit this place is the non-festival times. During these times, you will get a chance to explore the whole temple and experience its enigma and divine peacefully.
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Kal Bhairava
Lord Kal Bhairava is the manifestation of Hindu Lord Shiva. His temple in Ujjain is the must visit place to all devotees of the Shivaites. It is being said that Lord Kal Bhairava has overseen the time ahead. The temple premise has been filled with pure positivity and the aroma of spiritual progress. This temple has been erected by the King Bhadrasen on the banks of river Shipra in Ujjain.
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Food and Beverage
Budget Eats
Shree Ganga
It is one among the oldest sweet shops in Ujjain. Since 1949, this shop is serving Ujjaini's to stop their sugar cravings. Well, you'll be amazed to know that Shree Ganga is running without any English Sign or Menu. All you need to ask the staff to stop your cravings.
Must Try: Caju Barfi & Milk Cake
Location: 50 Amarsingh Marg, Ujjain
Shivam Restaurant
One of the most popular restaurants in Ujjain that's famous for serving an extensive menu that includes mouth-watering vegetarian dishes. You can choose anything from tandoori kebabs, koftas, and luscious cheese dishes, and a variety of stuffed vegetables.
Must Try: Tandoori Kebabs & Paneer Kofta
Location: Hotel Satyam, Mahakal Marg
Not So Budget Friendly
Meghdoot
This stylish kitchen at Shipra residency offers an exciting fusion of Continental and Chinese dishes. You can try its crumbed chips to awake your taste buds for a long time. If you're in Meghdoot, also try its Indian fare which includes paneer tikka as its specialty.
Must Try: Crumbed Chicken & Paneer Tikka
Location: Hotel Shipra Residency, Dewas Rd
Hotel Pleasure Landmark
Located only a 6 minute distance from Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Hotel Pleasure Landmark is the tourist honeypot in the city. It's famous for serving a classic range of Indian, Continental, and Chinese dishes. Sit in its open-terrace seating to enjoy your food.
Must Try: Chinese & Indian
Location: Mahakal Chouraha, Mahakal Marg
EXPERIENCE
- Spiritual
- Culture & Heritage
Harsiddhi Mandir
Experience the divine and purity by visiting Harsiddhi Temple in Ujjain. This temple is built during the Maratha period has famous vermilion-paining of image of Goddess Annapurna. You will get a chance to see the extraordinary example of Maratha arts as two blackened tall towers with lamps are present at the entrance of this temple. These two towers are being ignited by oil during the period of Navratri. This famous temple is one of the 51 Shakti peeths, where the body parts of Lord Siva’s wife Shakti were fell after her body was consumed by flames.
Vedh Shala
Vedh Shala is the famous observatory in Ujjain built by Maharaja Jai Singh between 1725 and 1730. The other similar observatories have been constructed in Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, and Varanasi. The main instruments have been installed in this observatory are Samrat Yantra, Nadivalaya Yantra, Digansha Yantra, Shanku Yantra and Yamyottarahitti yantra. The main objective of Vedh Shala was to observe the motions and orbits of the planets. This place is also known as Yantra Mahal. Astronomers love to visit this place to get more and more information related to astronomy.
