Ujjain is an ancient holy city beside the Shipra River in Madhya Pradesh, India. An important Hindu pilgrimage destination, Ujjain is one of the 4 Ardhkumbh and Kumbh Mela locations in India. The Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the 12 jyotirlingas is the most important pilgrimage location for people in the city. Bade Ganesh Temple houses a colorful statue of Ganesh, Chintaman Ganesh, #Mangalnath, Siddhvat, and Harsiddhi Temple which features a pair of tall dark pillars studded with lamps, are other important places to visit for Hindus in the city.
open to visit by tourists throughout the year other places to visit include VedShala, Sandipani Ashram, and Kaliadeh Palace. Ujjain is also known as an educational hub and business center and is connected with other major cities via road, rail and air. Also worth visiting is Barthari caves and Jantar Mantar the oldest of 5 Jantar Mantar in India. Also worth visiting is Nag Chandrashekar temple, Hanuman Naka Mandir, Ram Ghat, and Kalbhairav temple. The city is also known as ‘Greenwich of India’ as the Tropic of Cancer passes through it.
Tourists visiting Ujjain can enjoy regional street food at Tower Chowk which is a fusion of Gujarati, Maharashtrian, and Rajasthani delicacies. A must for tourists visiting Ujjain is to buy Batik printed handloom and garments at the shops around Gopal Mandir and the nearby Behrugarh village. those interested in art and music can visit Kalidasa Academy. Those tourists interested in archaeology can visit V. S. Wakankar Sangrahalaya, Triveni Art and Archaeological Museum, and Vikram Kirti Mandir Museum. the city of Ujjain is a great place to visit for those interested in history, religion, art, and archaeology.
