Ujjain Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
ancient city beside the Kshipra River in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh
About Ujjain
The name "Ujjain" is derived from its Sanskrit nameUjjayinī. Historically, the city was also known asAvantika. An ancient city situated on the eastern bank of the Shipra River, Ujjain was the most prominent city on the Malwa plateau of central India for much of its history. The city has been one of the most prominent trade and political centres of India from the time of the ancient Mahājanapadas till theBritish rule in India. As per legends, Ujjain was the capital of the king Vikramaditya. His court consisted of nine extraordinary people, collectively known asnavaratnas. Ujjain enjoyed a position of considerable importance in the field of astronomy. Great works on astronomy such as the Surya Siddhanta and the Panch Siddhanta were written in Ujjain. According to Indian astronomers, the Trop
Top Attractions in Ujjain
Explore the best things to see and do in Ujjain:
- ★Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir
- ★Bhartrihari Caves
- ★Chintaman Ganesh temple
- ★Durgadas Ki Chhatri
- ★Gadkalika
- ★Gopal Mandir
- ★Hanuman Naka Mandir
- ★Harsiddhi Temple
Where to Stay in Ujjain
- 🏨Ashray
- 🏨Prem Palace
- 🏨Shipra Residency
- 🏨Yatri Niwas
Ujjain Travel Guide Sections
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