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Ujjain

Mahakaleshwar — City of the Great Destroyer

2 daysIdeal stay₹500From / nightFreeEntryOctober – MarchBest windowUjjain JunctionNearest rail · 1 km

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.

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 90

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (high crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Ujjain Junction 1km · Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (Indore) 55km

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

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Indore → Ujjain

train · 1.5h

₹100

approx.

Delhi → Ujjain

train · 12h

₹700