Ujjain City Local Sightseeing Day Tour
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Trip Overview
Ujjain goes by many names; Ujjayini, Avanti, Avantika, and Avantikapuri are all names for it. located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is a city steeped in spirituality and history. Renowned for its temples, including the Mahakaleshwar Temple housing one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Ujjain attracts pilgrims and tourists seeking divine blessings and cultural enlightenment. The city also holds significance as a center for learning and a place of pilgrimage along the banks of the sacred Shipra River.
Highlights
- Visit one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
- Visit the Greenwich of India—the first meridian of longitude—the Tropic of Cancer passes through it—through the Jantar Mantar.
- A hassle-free full-day tour of Ujjain with a well-experienced chauffeur.
Detailed Overview
In the west central part of India lies Ujjain, also called Ujain, Ujjayini, Avanti, Avantika, and Avantikapuri. It is an ancient city on the banks of the Kshipra River in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is considered to be one of the seven sacred cities of Hindus and boasts several highly revered temples.
As per Hindu mythology, a drop of Amrut, the nectar of immortality, was discovered after Sagar Manthan fell here, making this city sacred. In Ujjain, one can visit the Sandipani Ashram, in which there are paintings of Lord Krishna receiving his teachings. Often referred to as the 'City of Temples', it is also home to the Mahakaleshwar Temple, which embodies one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The Simhastha Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, is a big crowd-puller and a highly revered event. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims throng the city during the Kumbh and take a holy dip in the Kshipra river.
Ujjain City Local Sightseeing Day Tour Itinerary
- The tour starts with your pick-up from the hotel or residence in Ujjain at the selected time while booking. During the tour, we suggest the following important attractions be covered:
- Mahakaleshwar Temple: One of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is known for its unique lingam, which is believed to be self-manifested (Swayambhu) and attracts thousands of devotees every day.
- Kal Bhairav Temple: Dedicated to Lord Bhairav, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, this temple is renowned for its deity adorned with silver and offering liquor as a part of worship.
- Harsiddhi Temple: A significant temple dedicated to Goddess Harsiddhi, considered one of the Siddhpeethas, where the elbow of Goddess Sati fell. It is believed that visiting this temple fulfills desires and brings prosperity.
- Chintaman Ganesh Temple is a revered temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh, known for its ancient idol of the deity and the tranquil ambiance surrounding it.
- Mangalnath Temple: Situated on the banks of the Shipra River, this temple is dedicated to Lord Mangal (Mars) and is believed to be the birthplace of the planet Mars, according to Hindu mythology.
- Sandipani Ashram: a sacred site associated with the Guru of Lord Krishna, Sage Sandipani, where it is believed that Lord Krishna and his childhood friend Sudama received their education.
- Gadkalika Temple: an ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Kalika, a form of Goddess Kali. It is believed that Kalidasa, the great Sanskrit poet, attained his poetic genius after receiving blessings from the deity here.
- Vikram Kirti Mandir: A cultural and historical museum showcasing artifacts, sculptures, and inscriptions related to the rich heritage and history of Ujjain.
- Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir: Another temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh, known for its enormous idol of the deity and the serene atmosphere it offers for meditation and worship.
- Mangalnath Ghat: A sacred bathing ghat on the banks of the Shipra River, where pilgrims perform rituals and take holy dips during religious festivals like the Kumbh Mela.
- There are many ghats other than Mangalnath Ghat in Ujjain, and you may as well visit the popular ones to feel the holy vibe.
- After the completion of the 10-hour tour, the driver will drop you back at your hotel or residence within the Ujjain city limits.
Please note
- This is not a guided tour; the driver will not be the guide for the tour.
- A well-experienced professional driver knows all the places to take the tour.
- This is a local city tour; hence, the vehicle cannot be used for any outstation tour.
Basic Details
Inclusions
- All transportation using air-conditioned private cab.
- Pickup and drop-off in Ujjain city limits.
- Driver and fuel charges.
- Driver day allowance.
- 10 hours and 100 kilometres of usage (can be extended with extra charges).
- Tour as per the itinerary (you may skip or add some places in the region).
Exclusions
- Monument entrance fees.
- Any toll and parking charges (To be paid as per actuals to the driver).
- Personal expenses.
- Any meals for the guests.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above.
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Important Information
- This is not a guided tour.
- The guests may choose to skip or add any new attraction in the destination of the tour.
- The booking price is applicable if the pick-up and drop-off is the same location.
- Pick up and drop off location can be different but an extra charge will apply. To be paid to the driver directly.
- Sedans (4-seater) models provided are Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios or similar.
- SUV (6-seater) models provided are Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga or similar.
- Night charge of Rs. 250 is applicable if the cab service is used between 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
- The tour has a limit of 10 hours and 100 kilometers.
- After 10 hour and 100 kilometers, additional per kilometer charge will be applicable (to be paid directly to the driver).
- For Sedan (4-seater) - Rs. 12 per km and Rs. 150 per hour (additional kilometer & hourly charge).
- For SUV (6-seater) - Rs. 15 per km and Rs. 200 per hour (an additional kilometer and hourly charge).
- The driver will know the local language, English speaking driver can be requested by you during the booking in "Special Request" section, the team will try their best to fulfill the request but the same cannot be promised for sure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We have two options Sedans & bigger SUVs. In Sedans we provide Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios mostly, sometimes it could be Nissan Sunny. In SUVs we provide Toyotta Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga. You can request a particular model while booking in Special Request\'s and we try to provide it however you can not pick and choose exact car models. We operate only AC vehicles and hatchbacks are not available.
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No. All our tours are private and exclusively for your family or group.
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You need to book online from this page. We accept only online bookings. Booking is confirmed instantly through SMS and Email. Driver & Cab details are automatically sent on SMS/Email/Mobile App 2-4 hours before pick-up time.
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Yes, all sightseeing tours need to be booked in advance. Tours often sell out so we suggest booking early to guarantee your desired tour day. Bookings are completely online and you can book on Website or Mobile app.
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As this is a private tour, you are free to spend as much time you seem fit on each attraction. Some landmarks are more time-consuming than others and you can decide where to spend how much time. Just keep in mind the hourly usage included in your Tour, extra charges would apply if that limit is exceeded. Also night charges apply if you cross night time, please check Inclusions/Exclusions/Important Info for details.
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The itinerary mentioned on these private tours are a suggestion for your destination. You are free to skip or add other points. Let your personal driver know if you want to visit other places.
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No these are purely sightseeing tours and we do not do provide stay/accommodation or do Hotel bookings on for you as part of these tours. For Multi-day sightseeing tours you need to book your hotels yourself.
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If you wish to have an English driver who would drive you around the tour or drop you from one place to another, please mention the same in the Special Request section while booking. Any request would be taken into consideration and we will try arranging the same, although it\'s not a 100% Guarantee.
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Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- The driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or specified pick-up point in city limits. Please enter the full pick up address at the checkout page.
- The contact person details and phone number are shared in booking voucher sent to you via email after booking.
- The driver and cab details are share 2 to 4 hours prior to the tour starting time.
₹ 3250 Per Vehicle
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