Mahakaal Ujjain Tour Package With Bhopal Indore Mandu Maheshwar Omkareshwar 

Mahakaal Ujjain Tour Package With Indore Bhopal: Overview

Mahakal is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, which are supposed to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva.

It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the side of the Rudra Sagar lake. The presiding deity, Shiva in the lingam form is believed to be Swayambhu, deriving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself as against the other images and lingams that are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti.

Package Inclusion:

• 6 nights Accommodation with Breakfast

• Complimentory Tickets for Mahakal Bhasm Aarti - 2 Nos (Self Purchase from Mahakal Office)

• Private Pooja at Sanctum Sanctorum - Perform Abhishekam of the Mahakal (self purchase)

• Ujjain Site Seeing

• Omkareshwar & Maheshwar Darshan

• Bhopal Site Seeing

• Mandu Site Seeing

• Airport/rail station pickup & drop

• AC sedan car for 7 days

Package Exclusion:

• Lunch & Dinner

• Any entry ticket to monument

• Any personal shopping

• GST

Mahakaal Ujjain Tour Package With Indore Bhopal: Hotels

Indore Hotels

Hotel Pearl - TA Rank 3.5 - Certificate in Excellence

Hotel Somdeep Palace  - TA Rank 4.0 - Certificate in Excellence

Hotel Radisson Blu  - TA Rank 4.5 - Certificate in Excellence

How to Reach Mahakal Temple

Mahakaaleshwar temple is located in Ujjain town of Madhya Pradesh. Ujjain is very well linked with Indore city and can be reached easily by road and train. Accessibility information is given below:

By Train: Ujjain falls in Western Railway Zone, and well connected to all major railway stations in India like, Ahmadabad, Mumbai, Indore, Jabalpur, Delhi, Banaras, Hyderabad, Jaipur. Direct train services are available to Bhopal, Indore, Pune, Malwa, Delhi and many other cities.

By Road: There are many buses ply between Ujjain to Indore (55km), Gwalior (450km), Ahmadabad (400km) and Bhopal (183 km).

By Air: Ujjain don’t have its own Airport, Ahilya-devi airport in Indore, is the nearer one which is about 60 km from city Ujjain, this airport has wide domestic & international air connectivity; there are frequent flights for national capital Delhi, Mumbai & other major cities of India.

Best time to visit Mahakal Ujjain

Though one can visit this eternal place of Grand Lord Shiva, at any time throughout the year, as thousands of devotees comes here everyday, but during the festive time and that too in Grand-Night of Shiva called Maha-shivaratri, which comes during February to March, brings a lofty numbers of visitors from around the globe, and so this can be the best time to explore the real divine charm of the city.

Places to visit in Package

UJJAIN

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga: Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, which are supposed to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the side of the Rudra Sagar lake. The presiding deity, Shiva in the lingam form is believed to be Swayambhu, deriving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself as against the other images and lingams that are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti.

Kal Bhairava: According to the Saivite culture, the veneration of the eight Bhairavas is an integral feature of the Hindu customs. The main among these Bhairavas is the Kal Bhairava, assumed to be constructed by the monarch Bhadresen, near the riverbanks of Shipra. This shrine has been cited in the Avanti Khanda of Skanda Purana.

INDORE

Rajwada Palace : Rajwada is the historical palace of the Holkars. It was built about two centuries ago and is located near the Chhatris in the main square. It is a seven storied structure, which serves as the living example of the grandeur of the Holkars. Rajwada stands in the centre of the city.

Kanch Mandir: The Kanch Mandir, as the name suggests, is a temple which is entirely made up of glass and mirrors. It is also known as the Seth Hukamchand Temple, as it was built by the "Cotton King" Sir Hukamchand Seth in the early 20th century. It is primarily a Jain temple and is a wonder in glass.

Lal Baag Palace: Lal Baag Palace is one of the most spectacular buildings in Indore. It stands on the outskirts of the town, towards the southwest. It is a three storey building on the bank of the River Khan. The palace was built by Maharaja Shivaji Rao Holkar during 1886-1921.

BHOPAL

Moti Masjid: Moti Masjid of Bhopal bears a prominent resemblance to the Jama Masjid of New Delhi. Built by Sikandar Jahan, the daughter of Kudsia Begum, in 1860, this staggering mosque brilliantly displays the heights attained by Islamic art and architecture during the Nawabi era. Fabricated with red sandstone, the highly stylized structure of the mosque is typical of Muslim architecture. It has an arresting marble façade, with two red minarets crowned by golden spikes.

Upper and Lower Lakes: These lakes highly contribute towards beautifying the landscape of Bhopal and are credited as the artwork of Raja Bhoj. The Upper Lake is 6 sq. km. in area and is divided from the Lower Lake by an over bridge. MP Tourism's Yacht Club provides facilities and warrants exciting trips by sail, paddle and motor boats at the Upper Lake. 'Van Vihar' (safari park) and the fish-shaped aquarium near the place also contribute towards its popularity amongst the locals and tourists.

Laxmi Narayan Temple: Also known as Birla Temple, Laxmi Narayan temple was built by the Birlas and is commemorated to the Hindu deities, Laxmi & Vishnu. This sandy-yellow edifice, embellished with idols of many Hindu Gods and Goddesses, poses a magnificent sight. Birla Museum, adjoined to its precinct, is a storehouse of art and artifacts that date back to the 12th century. The beautifully carved archway and the trailing green lawns of the place make it a famous tourist draw of Bhopal.

Fair and Events in Ujjain

Ujjain Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela in Ujjain 2016, 22 April – 21 May 2016

Festive occasions and fairs are an important part of the lives of people in Ujjain. An ancient religious centre, Ujjain is famous for the Kumbh Mela, a month-long fair attended by thousands of Hindu devotees. Locally known as Sinhast,the fair is held every 12 years, beginning on the full moon in the month of Chaitra (March-April) when Jupiter is in Scorpio and the Sun is in Aries.

Ujjain Ardha Kumbh (half Kumbh)

The Ardha Kumbh(half Kumbh) is held every six years. Legend has it that a kumbh (pot) containing nectar arose from the depths of the ocean because of a tug-of-war between the gods and the demons. The ocean was churned with the help of the snake Vasuki, and Mount Meru.

A fight broke out between the gods and the demons over the pot of nectar. In the ensuing conflict, drops of nectar fell on the places that are now Prayag(Allahabad), Nasik, Hardwar and Ujjain.

Ujjain Shivaratriis

The age-old festival of Shivaratriis dedicated to Shiva, the Destroyer in the Hindu Holy Trinity of Creator-Preserver-Destroyer. Devotees flock to the temples at dawn and make special offerings of berries and belpatra or leaves of the wood apple. The Shiva linga (Shiva’s symbolic phallus) is bathed with milk and honey and worshipped on Shivaratri.

Centre of Cultural Activities

Centre of Cultural Activities – Madhya Pradesh tourism also promotes other cultural activities held in Ujjain. The state is the centre of cultural activities and festivals such as the Malwa Utsav, a festival of folk and classical music, and the All IndiaKalidasa Festival. These festivals are held annually in Ujjain by the government of Madhya Pradesh. Dedicated to the 4th century poet Kalidasa, the Kalidasa Festival honours the creative talent of authors, poets and playwrights.

Moreover, the Theatre Academy of Madhya Pradesh also has its centre at Ujjain.

Indore Temple

• Ganesh Temple ( Khajrana), Indore

• Annapurna temple, Indore

• Bada Ganpati, Indore

• Kanch Mandir, Indore

• Gomatgiri, Indore

• Bijasen Tekri, Indore

• Iskcon Temple, Indore

Indore Famous Food Places

Madhya Pradesh’s business capital,it might as well be called the food capital too.  Indore’s street food is a much-discussed and drooled over topic in foodie circles. It is not unusual to find foodies heading to this city for the delicious local food on offer, most of which comes to life after 8:30 PM at night. From a night street food market at Sarafa to Chappan, a string of 56 shops serving crispy jalebis and soft poha for breakfast, Indore has a lot to offer for the gastronomically inclined.

• Sarafa

• Chappan

• Rajwada

• Sitla Mata Bazar

• Ghamandi Lassi (Sarvate) for lassi

• Rambabu ke parathe (near Vijay Nagar)

• Vijay’s kachoris

Hyderabad to Indore Train

There are 1 weekly trains from Hyderabad to Indore. The different trains that you can find for Hyderabad to Indore are Yesvantpur Junction Indore Junction Bg Express, etc. Yesvantpur Junction Indore Junction Bg Express with train no 19302 is the first train that departs from Hyderabad at 02:40 AM.

Indore and Ujjain Distance

This is the most sensible way to reach Ujjain from Indore. Below is the detailed guide on the various available options to travel from Indore to Ujjain. The drive for 56 kms from Indore to Ujjain is simply magnificent. Ujjain is accessible from Indore by roadways and railways. Ujjain is best travelled from Indore by car.

Famous Shiva Temples In India

• Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur

• Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram

• Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar

• Kotilingeshwara Temple, Kotilingeshwara

• Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, Uttarakhand

• Annamalaiyar Temple, Tamil Nadu

• Taraknath Temple, West Bengal

• Murudeshwara Temple, Murudeshwara

• Vadakkunnathan Temple, Kerala

• Bhavnath Mahadev Temple, Gujarat

• Srikalahasti Temple, Andhra Pradesh

• Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho

• Pashupatinath Temple, Mandsaur

• Tungnath Temple, Uttarakhand

• Natarajar Temple, Tamil Nadu

• Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Sikkim

• Jambukeswarar Temple

• Sukreswar Temple, Assam

• Bhojpur Shiva Temple, Bhopal

• Amarnath Temple

• Kailashnath Temple, Ellora

Madhya Pradesh Important Places

• Khajuraho Erotic Temples

• Bandhavgarh National Park

• Kanha National Park

• Gwalior

• Bhopal

• Sanchi

• Malwa Region Golden Triangle: Mandu, Ujjain, Omkareshwar

• Maheshwar

• Satpura National Park

• Pachmarhi

Madhya Pradesh Festivals

• Lokrang Festival at Bhopal

• Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh at Ujjain

• Khajuraho Festival at Khajuraho

• Bhagoria Haat Festival at Jhabua

• Holi at Indore

• Ujjain Kumbh Mela at Ujjain

• Malwa Utsav at Indore & Ujjain

• Dussehra at Jabalpur

• Pachmarhi Utsav at Pachmarhi

Mandavgarh Hotels

The city of Mandu is adorned with spell-binding Afghan architecture surrounded by baobab trees, native to Africa. The grand palaces are still alive with royal romance while the gateways (darwazas) speak of a history of imperial conquests. A walk through Mandu will leave you awe-struck, the way you used to be listening to stories from grandparents. There are lost of hotel opiob to stay in Mandu

• Hotel Malwa Resort - MPTDC

• Hotel Malwa Retreat - MPTDC

• Hotel Roopmati

• Hotel Jahaj Mahal