Planning a 3-day trip to Ujjain? This itinerary covers some of the city's most popular attractions without trying to squeeze everything into one trip. You'll explore Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, Vedh Shala (Jantar Mantar) Ujjain, Bhartrihari Caves, Shri Mahakal Lok and Harsiddhi Mata Temple, and more. The plan works well for first-time visitors and can be adjusted based on your interests and travel pace.
◷3 days / 2 nights
📍Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
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Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple
Vedh Shala (Jantar Mantar) Ujjain
Bhartrihari Caves
Shri Mahakal Lok
Harsiddhi Mata Temple
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Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and Ujjain's spiritual heart, famous for its south-facing linga and the pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti.
Usually from about 4 AM until 11 PM; Bhasma Aarti roughly 4–6 AM. Check the official site.General darshan free; Bhasma Aarti and quick darshan by official bookingView on map
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Vedh Shala (Jantar Mantar) Ujjain
18th-century astronomical observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II, with large stone instruments that still track the sun's shadow.
Daytime, roughly 8 AM to 6 PMSmall entry feeView on map
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Bhartrihari Caves
Caves above the Shipra where the poet-king Bhartrihari is believed to have meditated after renouncing his throne.
A 900-metre corridor of carved sandstone pillars, murals and statues of Shiva leading to Mahakaleshwar, spectacular when lit at night.
Early morning to late evening, in line with temple hoursFree
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Harsiddhi Mata Temple
One of the Shakti Peethas, near Mahakaleshwar, known for its two towering lamp pillars lit with hundreds of oil lamps.
Early morning to evening; morning and evening aartiFree
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Ram Ghat Ujjain
Ujjain's oldest and most important bathing ghat on the Shipra, the main ghat of the Simhastha Kumbh and home to the evening aarti.
Open all day; aarti around sunsetFree
3
Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain
Ancient temple of Kal Bhairav, guardian of Ujjain, famous for the tradition of offering liquor to the deity.
Early morning to late eveningFree
4
Mangalnath Temple
Riverside Shiva temple regarded as the birthplace of the planet Mars, visited for Mangal dosh puja and views of the Shipra.
Early morning to eveningFree; puja charges extra
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Sandipani Ashram
The ashram where Lord Krishna, Balram and Sudama studied under Guru Sandipani, with the Gomti Kund and the Ankpat area.
Morning to eveningFree
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Gadkalika Temple
Ancient Kali temple linked to the poet Kalidasa, who is believed to have received the Goddess's grace here.
Early morning to eveningFree
3
Chintaman Ganesh Temple
One of Ujjain's oldest and largest Ganesh temples, home to three forms of Ganesh believed to remove worries.
Early morning to eveningFree
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Kaliadeh Palace
15th-century island palace on the Shipra built by the sultans of Malwa, with Persian-style domes and water channels.
Check locally; access to the palace can be restrictedCheck locally
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Trip overview
Duration3 days / 2 nights
DestinationUjjain, Madhya Pradesh
Best time to visitThe best time to visit Ujjain is October to March, when days are pleasant and the early-morning Bhasma Aarti and ghat visits are comfortable. Mahashivratri…
