National journeys
Ujjain
City of the MahakalWitness the breath-taking Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar — one of the twelve Jyotirlingas — and walk the ancient Kumbh ghats of the holy Shipra river in the celestial city of Ujjain.
Postcards from Ujjain
India, held end to end.
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Duration
3 Days · 2 Nights
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Region
Madhya Pradesh
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Season
Oct – Mar
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Private party
2 – 20 guests
About this itinerary
Witness the breath-taking Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar — one of the twelve Jyotirlingas — and walk the ancient Kumbh ghats of the holy Shipra river in the celestial city of Ujjain.
Ujjain is one of the seven sacred Moksha-puris of Hinduism and one of the four cities that host the Kumbh Mela.
Our itinerary includes the pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti with pre-booked passes, Kal Bhairav darshan, Harsiddhi Shakti Peeth and a Shipra ghat boat ride.
Destinations inside the journey
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Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti
Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti
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Kal Bhairav temple
Kal Bhairav temple
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Harsiddhi Shakti Peeth darshan
Harsiddhi Shakti Peeth darshan
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Ram Ghat boat
Ram Ghat boat & evening aarti
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Mangalnath
Mangalnath & Sandipani Ashram
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Walking
Walking-distance pilgrim hotel
Tour highlights
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Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti
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Kal Bhairav temple
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Harsiddhi Shakti Peeth darshan
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Ram Ghat boat & evening aarti
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Mangalnath & Sandipani Ashram
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Walking-distance pilgrim hotel
The itinerary
3 days, written slowly.
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Day 01
N°01Arrival & Ram Ghat Aarti
Arrive in Ujjain on the banks of the Shipra and check in near the temples. Enjoy an evening boat ride and the riverside aarti at Ram Ghat.
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Day 02
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Attend the unique pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (subject to booking), then visit Kal Bhairav, the Harsiddhi Shakti Peeth, Mangalnath and the Sandipani Ashram.
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Day 03
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Begin with an unhurried final darshan and collect prasad as a blessing to carry home. After a relaxed breakfast by the sacred Shipra, you are transferred for your onward journey, your Ujjain pilgrimage drawing to a peaceful close.
Inclusions & exclusions
In the journey
- Hand-picked boutique / 4★ accommodation
- Daily breakfast + curated meals
- All ground transfers in private AC vehicle
- Professional English-speaking tour manager
- Monument entries & guided sightseeing
- Airport / station meet & greet
- 24×7 on-tour concierge support
Left to you
- Airfare / train tickets unless specified
- Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
- Optional activities & spa services
- Travel insurance (available on request)
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