Ujjain trip planner: best time, cost and things to do
Ancient temple city with the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and ghats on the Shipra. The best time to visit Ujjain is October to March, and May is best avoided (summer heat). Plan 1 day; on the ground you can expect about ₹650 to ₹4,650 per person per day.
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Ujjain at a glance
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Best months
- October to March
- Best avoided
- May (summer heat)
- Suggested stay
- 1 day
- Nearest airport
- IDR (in town)
- Nearest railway station
- Ujjain Junction (UJN)
- Good for
- spiritual, heritage
- Ground cost per person per day
- ₹650 budget, ₹1,750 mid-range, ₹4,650 comfort
How much does a trip to Ujjain cost?
About ₹650 (budget), ₹1,750 (mid-range) or ₹4,650 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Ujjain.
What to eat in Ujjain
- Poha
- Dal bafla
- Bhutte ka kees
Top things to do in Ujjain
- Mahakaleshwar and Mahakal Lok: A jyotirlinga and a statue-filled corridor. about 3 hours. free entry. Book the 4 am Bhasma Aarti online weeks ahead
- Ram Ghat aarti: An evening aarti on the Shipra. about 1 hour. free entry
- Kal Bhairav Temple: A temple where the deity is offered liquor. about 1 hour. free entry
- Vedh Shala: Jai Singh's observatory on the Tropic of Cancer. about 1 hour. entry about ₹40
- Harsiddhi Temple: Lamp towers lit at dusk. about 1 hour. free entry
How to get to Ujjain
To reach Ujjain, Ujjain has its own airport (IDR), and Ujjain Junction (UJN) is the railway station.
Frequently asked questions about Ujjain
When is the best time to visit Ujjain?
The best months for Ujjain are October to March. May: summer heat. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.
How much does a trip to Ujjain cost?
On the ground in Ujjain a budget trip costs about ₹650 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹1,750 and a comfortable one about ₹4,650, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Ujjain. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.
How many days do you need in Ujjain?
Plan at least 1 day in Ujjain. It works well as a short break.
What should you eat in Ujjain?
Try Poha, Dal bafla, Bhutte ka kees.
How do you get to Ujjain?
To reach Ujjain, Ujjain has its own airport (IDR), and Ujjain Junction (UJN) is the railway station.
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- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
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- Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
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