Itineraries / Ujjain
Ujjain 3-Day Pilgrimage Plan
Best for: Complete Mahakal city and extended sacred circuit
Getting around: Dedicated cab + walking
Day 1
Early morning
Mahakaleshwar Temple and Mahakal Lok
Main Jyotirlinga circuit.
Tip: Official booking required for special rituals.
Morning
Bade Ganesh, Harsiddhi, Ram Ghat
Central sacred cluster.
Tip: Mostly short-distance movement.
Afternoon
Gopal Mandir, Chaubis Khamba, Kal Bhairav
Old city and Bhairav circuit.
Tip: Market and queue buffer.
Evening
Shipra aarti or Mahakal Lok illumination
Flexible evening worship.
Tip: Confirm local schedule.
Day 2
Morning
Mangalnath, Sandipani Ashram, Gadkalika
Eastern sacred and heritage circuit.
Tip: Cab recommended.
Afternoon
Bharthari Caves and Kaliyadeh Palace
Cave tradition and historic riverside palace.
Tip: Check access after monsoon.
Evening
Siddhavat and nearby Shipra ghats
Sacred banyan and river worship circuit.
Tip: Respect ritual areas.
Day 3
Morning
Chintaman Ganesh and Navagraha Mandir Triveni
Ganesh and planetary worship circuit.
Tip: Dedicated cab.
Late morning
Vedh Shala Observatory
Ujjain’s astronomical heritage.
Tip: Check opening hours.
Afternoon
ISKCON Ujjain and Rama-Janardana Temple
Krishna devotion and historic temple visit.
Tip: Temple hours may include afternoon closure.
Evening
Free time for Mahakal repeat darshan and local market
Prasad, religious items and flexible final darshan.
Tip: Keep departure buffer.
Before you travel: Darshan, aarti, boating, museum and special-puja timings may change during festivals and high-crowd periods. Confirm live access in the MARGKGB app before departure. Source: District Ujjain Tourism.
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