Only 56km from Indore, ancient Ujjain is one of India's holiest cities for Hindus. Ujjain is situated on the right bank of River Shipra. It is a very holy city for the Hindus, a site for the triennial Kumbha Mela. According to Hindu scriptures, it was originally called Avantika. There is an interesting tale behind the sanctity of the city. It's origin is ascribed to the mythological legend of Sagar Manthan (churning of the primordial ocean to discover the pot of nectar). The story goes that after the nectar was discovered, there was a chase between the gods and the demons to have the nectar first and thus attain immortality. During this chase a drop of nectar spilled and fell on Ujjain , thus making the city sacred.
Apart from mythological legends, the city has a long distinguished history. It was governed by the likes of Vikramaditya and Ashoka. Kalidas wrote his soul stirring poetry here. Today, Ujjain represents an interesting blend of an age old legacy and the modern day lifestyle.
State: Madhya Pradesh
Languages : Hindi, English, and local dialects
Best time to visit : October to March
STD code : 0734
Hotels : - Shipra Residency (Tourist)
Travel Info
Air:-
The nearest airport is at Indore which is around 55 km from here. From there you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Ujjain.
Railway :-
Ujjain is a railway station on the Western Railway line and connected with major cities in India.
Road:- Almost all cities of Madhya Pradesh are connected to Ujjain by frequent state transport buses.
Best Season : October to March
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