Ujjain

Introduction and history: The city of Ujjain is situated on the banks of the river Shipra the holy river. According to Hindu mythological tale, there was a churning of the ocean by the Gods and Demons happened to get the Nectar for attaining immortality. It is believed that during the wild scramble for immortality, a few drops were spilt from the Nectar which fell over Ujjain because of which it is regarded as a holy city. In the contemperory history the city was governed by the likes of Vikramaditya and Ashoka. Kalidas the famous poet wrote his thought provoking poetry from here. Today, Ujjain represents an interesting blend of an age old legacy and the modern day lifestyle. The Mahakal of Ujjayini is known among the twelve celebrated Jyotirlingas in India.

What to see and when to go: Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Chintaman Ganesh, Pir Matsyendranath, Bhartrihari Caves, Kaliadeh Palace, Mahakaleshwar and Sandipani Ashram are some of the major attractions of the city. This city can be visited throughout the year. The Kalidasa Academy, setup by the state government for promoting classical studies and research in Sanskrit. It is an important visit for travelers who want to understand the classical work done by this great poet.

Accommodation: There are multiple luxury and budget accommodation available in the city, which can go up to 3000 rupees per day. Government promoted guest houses are available offering extremely affordable accommodation.
Mode of Transport: Indore is the nearest Airport located at 55 Kilometers from the Ujjain. It is well connected by flights with Delhi, Bhopal and Mumbai. Ujjain’s railway station is connected by train with all major destinations in India. Regular bus services connect Ujjain with Indore, Bhopal, Ratlam, Gwalior, Mandu, Dhar and Omkareshwar.
Related links:

• Official Website: http://ujjain.nic.in/
• Tourist information: http://www.mptourism.com/

See also (nearby places): Amarkantak, Bandhavgarh,Bhopal, Gwalior and Indore are nearby tourist attractions.