Ujjain
India · Madhya PradeshIN
Metropolitan city in Madhya Pradesh, India
Ujjain, also known as Ujjayini, is a city in Ujjain district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the fifth-largest city in Madhya Pradesh by population and is the administrative as well as religious centre of Ujjain district and Ujjain division. It is one of the Hindu pilgrimage centres of Sapta Puri famous for the Kumbh Mela (Simhastha) held there every 12 years. The ancient and world famous temple of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is located in the center of the city. The city has been one of the most prominent trade and political centres of the Indian subcontinent from the time of the ancient Mahājanapadas until the British colonisation of India.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 515,215
- Coordinates
- 23.182, 75.776
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 490 m
Overview of Ujjain
Travellers heading to Madhya Pradesh, India will find Ujjain, a busy regional city. Around 515,215 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on culture, nature and nightlife. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Ujjain
Culture in Ujjain
(3)Culture in Ujjain covers Cathedrals, Monuments and Religious Sites. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ujjain.
Nature in Ujjain
(2)Ujjain's nature entries include Natural Places and Nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ujjain. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Ujjain
(1)Nightlife in Ujjain covers Festival. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ujjain's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Ujjain
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Ujjain works as a gateway: long-distance arrivals, then buses, trams or metro on the ground. Set your clock to Asia/Kolkata on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ujjain that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ujjain known for?
- Travellers associate Ujjain with culture, nature and nightlife. It sits in Madhya Pradesh, India and counts about 515,215 residents.
- What can you do in Ujjain?
- Ujjain is tagged with Cathedrals, Monuments, Religious Sites, Natural Places and Nature, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Ujjain?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Ujjain located?
- Ujjain belongs to Madhya Pradesh, India, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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