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Ujjain is one of those divine lands in Madhya Pradesh where you not just feel the peace but also sink in the divinity that calms your soul from within. This city is considered the Greenwich of India, with the first meridian of longitude passing through it. Known as the temple city for its numerous temples from different eras, and the major attraction is Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas, where Bhasma Aarti is a daily ritual that you must attend. In order to attend the aarti, make sure to follow the dress code if you wish to go inside the sanctum and participate in Abhishek.
Stradling the confluence of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri, the holy city of Omkareshwar
houses
one of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas. Shaped in the form of Hindu religious
symbol
'Om', due to
the merging of two valleys and a central pool of Narmada waters, it
derives
its name from
'Omkara' which is just one other name of Lord Shiva. It has two
ancient
shrines- Omkareshwar and Amarkareshwar.
A temple town on the bank of Narmada River, Maheshwar is situated in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh. It is believed that Lord Shiva is worshiped where the Narmada flows because he is the only idol of inner peace to calm her. It has mythological and historical importance as it is believed that King Sahasrarjun who was a husband of 500 wives had stopped Narmada River with his 1000 arms and made a play area for his wives. During this period, the Shivalinga was made by Ravana on the riverside
Nearest aerodrome is the Indore Airport which is 55 km away from the city. Indore is connected to all major cities via air and it wouldn't be a problem to reach Ujjain from Indore as the cabs are available in plenty.
Nearest Airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR) - 51 kms from Ujjain
How to reach Ujjain by road Ujjain is well connected by state road transport public bus services. Regular bus services are available from major cities of MP to Ujjain. Super fast and Deluxe A/C buses are also available in these routes. Ujjain is very much traversable via road..
Ujjain Junction Railway Station is a major railway station itself and is connected to all the major stations of the country.
The major source of intracity transportation in Ujjain is via shared auto rickshaws given the fact that they cost you not more than Rs 10 and take you to your preferred destination comfortably. They ply between major parts of the city, hence making all the parts of Ujjain accessible. Another source is the normal autorickshaw, which is a tad bit costlier but it assures you utmost comfort. Tongas (horse drawn carriages) also ply in this city and are easily affordable. If one cannot find themselves a rickshaw or a tonga, they can always travel by buses which cost around Rs 4 to 15 per ride.
| Month | High/Low (°C) | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24°/ 10° | 0 days |
| February | 29°/ 11° | 0 days |
| March | 32°/ 16° | 1 days |
| April | 37°/ 22° | 0 days |
| May | 39°/ 27° | 0 days |
| June | 37°/ 26° | 13 days |
| July | 31°/ 23° | 18 days |
| August | 27°/ 22° | 25 days |
| September | 27°/ 21° | 28 days |
| October | 29°/ 19° | 13 days |
| November | 29°/ 17° | 3 days |
| December | 26°/ 12° | 0 days |
October to March are the best months to visit Ujjain as the weather is pleasant and windy. It is the perfect time for sightseeing as the entire place looks spellbinding with temperatures hovering at a pleasant 20 degree celcius. During winters the whole town is enveloped in mist when the mornings are chill and nights face frigid temperatures. Summers are comparatively torrid with temperatures reaching as high as 45-degree Celsius like other parts of Madhya Pradesh. Hence, Ujjain is best visited during winters, especially in the month of March when the Kumbh Mela kicks off once in every 12 years.
