Tour Code : DPMAP012
Duration: 3D/2N
Highlights
'Ujjain' is a historical city located in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. Bounded by the holy waters of the Shipra River, it is considered as one of the seven major sites of Hindu pilgrimage and famous for 'Kumbh Mela'. Per Hindu scriptures, Ujjaini was originally called Avantika and its origin is ascribed to the mythological legend of Sagar Manbthan (churning of the primordial ocean to discover the pot of nectar). Ujjain was an important literary center of ancient India called 'Adyapeetha', or foundation of Sanskrit learning, ethics, knowledge, science and art, and has been called, 'Swarna Sringa', in local parlance, due to the golden towers of the many temples in this temple city.
Day 1
| Arrive at Indore and visit Ujjain | Accomodation: Deluxe or Premium Hotel | Meals: N/A |
Arrive Indore by flight/train from your home-town by morning. Proceed to Check in to the hotel. Post lunch drive to 'Sandipani Muni Ashram', where Lord Sri Krishna and Balaram received education with their friends. After that visit to 'Chintaman Ganesh Temple' which is the biggest Ganesh temple in the city. It is built across River Shipra. The idol of Ganesh in this ancient temple is believed to have been born by itself.
In the evening go to Mahakaleshwar Temple - the most famous and venerated Shiva Temple for Darashan and see the 'Shayan Aarti' – Evening Puja which is conducted between 7:00pm – 7:30pm on every evening. The lingam at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple is one among the twelve Jyotirlinga in the country.
Day 2
| Bhasmarti and Drive to Omkareshwar, Maheshwar | Accomodation: Deluxe or Premium Hotel | Meals: Breakfast |
Wake up before the sunrise, get ready with traditional outfits for the famous 'Bhasmarati'. You have to be there by 2:30 am to see the 'Jalabhishek' and 'Maha Aarti' of Lord Mahakaleshwar.
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to 'Omkareshwar', situated on the banks of river Narmada. After a drive of 3 hrs you will be reach at 'Omkar Mandhata Temple' and “Siddhanath Temple” in Omkareshwar.
Later drive to Maheshwar - visit Rajarajeshwara Temple in Maheshwar, which is famous, renowned and magnificent shrine with '11 Akhanda Jyothi Deepas' - the eternal flame lamps glows continuously. You shall visit to Ahilya Bai Ghat and Ahilya Fort. Drive to Indore. Check into the hotel.
Day 3
| Indore Sightseeing | Accomodation: N/A | Meals: Breakfast |
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and then visit 'Kal Bhairav Temple', located on the banks of the Shipra River. It is dedicated to Kal Bhairav, the 'guardian deity' of the city. Liquor is one of the offerings made to the temple deity.
After that you shall go for one hour drive to 'Khajrana Ganesh Temple'. In the evening proceed to Airport/railway station for your return journey.
What is included
- 2-night accommodation at Ujjain and Indore, on twin sharing basis.
- Breakfast on Day 2 and Day 3 each
- Sightseeing tours and transport by AC Sedan/Innova with pick up and Drop at Indore Airport/railway station.
- All toll tax, road tax, state border tax and driver batta etc.
- English and Hindi speaking driver expert in taking care of Senior Citizens.
- Transfer to and from Ujjain Airport.
- GST payable to Govt. of India
What is excluded
- Flight/Train fare from origin city to Ujjain. Please inform us if you need our help in booking it.
- Additional supplement applicable during peak holiday season - Diwali, X-Maas, New Year, local festival.
- Any additional hours/days of stay required beyond standard check-in time 12:00 PM and check out time 11:00 AM at hotels or pre or post tour. Any upgrade of room category in hotels
- Cost for any adventure activities e.g. boating, trekking, fishing, cycling, coral ride or river cruise
- Sightseeing and attraction tickets not mentioned in inclusions. Any deviation of sightseeing from the route plan.
- Travel Insurance and expense of personal nature like room services, tipping, laundry, telephone / fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as road blocks, landslide, accidents and any emergency evacuations.
Chintaman Ganesh Temple : It is the biggest temple of Lord Ganesha in Ujjain. This temple is built across the Kshipra river on the Fatehabad railway line, and is located about 7 km far south-westerly to the Ujjain town.
Mahakaleshwar Temple : It 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 Lord Shiva. The temple is situated on the side of the Rudra Sagar lake. The presiding deity, Lord 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.
Omkareshwara Temple : It is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is on an island called Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada river; the shape of the island is said to be like the Hindu Om symbol.
Kal Bhairav Temple : A temple dedicated to Kal Bhairav, the guardian deity of Ujjain. Located on the banks of the Shipra River, it is one of the most active temples in the city, visited by hundreds of devotees daily. Liquor is one of the offerings made to the temple deity.
Khajrana Ganesh Temple : Built in the year 1875, during the reign of Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar, this temple is famous for housing the largest Ganapati statue in the world. From crown to foot the deity measures eight meters in length.
Made up of a weird mix of limestone, jaggery, bricks, mud from the stables of elephants and horses, besides holy soil and water from the major pilgrim places and the deity’s image generate a significant impact on the devotee. Deity’s frame is made of precious metals, and the deity looks amazingly wonderful.