اوجائین

Also known as Oojein, Malwa, Ujjayinī, Ujjayini

Ujjain (, , ), also known as Ujjayini, is a city in Ujjain district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the fifth-largest city in Madhya Pradesh by population and is the administrative as well as religious centre of Ujjain district and Ujjain division. It is one of the Hindu pilgrimage centres of Sapta Puri famous for the Kumbh Mela (Simhastha) held there every 12 years. The ancient and world famous temple of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is located in the center of the city. The city has been one of the most prominent trade and political centres of the Indian subcontinent from the time o

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Ujjain is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It serves as the administrative center for Ujjain district and Ujjain division. Historically, the city has also been the capital of the Western Satraps and the Gwalior State. The urban area covers 157 square kilometers and has a population of 515,215.

Geographically, Ujjain is situated at an elevation of approximately 490 to 494 meters above sea level. The city operates in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30) and uses the local dialing code 734. It is located within the Ujjain district, which has at various times been part of the Maratha Empire.

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Place details

Locality: Ujjain
Region: Madhya Pradesh
Country: India
Population: 515,215
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Ujjain
Settlement.other_name: Ujjayini / Avantikā
Settlement.settlement_type: Metropolitan city
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Madhya Pradesh#India
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in India
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Madhya Pradesh
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Malwa
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Ujjain
Settlement.subdivision_type5: Ward
Settlement.subdivision_name5: 54 Wards
Settlement.established_title: Urbanised
Settlement.established_date: c. 700 BCE
Settlement.government_type: Municipal corporation

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Travel guide

Get in

Ujjain is well connected with rest of India by road and rail, but there is no airport. The closest airport is in Indore, 52 km away.

Buy

thumb|Narmada river from Mahakaleshwar Temple Variants of locally produced consumer goods -- for instance namkeen (snacks), toast, henna among others -- have grown to become closely linked with the cultural and geographic identity of Ujjain. These can be found in shops all over the city, across the price and quality spectrum (in some cases, common prices are agreed upon by trade associations). A few notable outlets, which have gained popularity beyond the borders of Ujjain, would be:

Eat

When you are in Ujjain never forget to visit Gopal Mandir and have a bite of famous Gajanan Kulfi. Apart from that one of the most happening places in Ujjain to eat and enjoy is Tower Chowk.

Go there and try your hands on all the street chats you have ever heard. The very first thing that will attract you will be stalls of Pani Puri. Following which you will see Hot Dogs stalls serving hot, spicy, juicy hotdogs and aaloo tikia with chhole over it garnished by onions, tomatoes, coriander, green chatani, imli chatani and if desired fresh curd. They call it chhole tikiya chat.

Then you will have Bhelpuri stalls, dahi puri and all related chatpate chats varieties including dahi vada.

For sweet lovers Ujjain is known for its falooda ice cream and barf ka laddoo. Rabadi is also a must when you visit Ujjain. Kids will love this place with so many eateries, playground rides and balloon sellers everywhere, and of course Buddhi Ke Baal (cotton candy).

Shree Sweets and Restaurant at "Tower Chowk" is also a nice place. You can enjoy the best kachories there.