Destination Features

Ujjain stands glamorously among many other Indian sacred and holy cities. The early history of Ujjain is lost in the midst of antiquity. According to ancient Hindu scriptures it was originally called Avantika. later King Shiva of Avanti commemorating his triumph over the demon king of Tripuri, changed it to Ujjainyini (one who conquers with pride).
Ujjain is situated on the right bank of River Shipra. It is a very holy city for the Hindus, a site for the triennial Kumbh mela. There are many great mythological legend about Ujjain city. Apart from mythological legends, the city has a long distinguished history. It was governed by the likes of Vikramaditya and Ashoka. Kalidas wrote his souls stirring poetry here.
Today, Ujjain represents an interesting blend of an age old legacy and the modern day lifestyle.

This historic city situated aa height of  1678 ft. from mean sea level and geographically positioned at 23⁰ 11 north longitude and 75⁰ 50 latitude  and the tropic of  cancer  also passes through  Ujjain, and also situated on the bank of river Shipra.Since  ages Ujjain has been a centre of religocultural activities of not only the nation but also of the whole world. Since ancient times the basic  reference of Hindu panchang  time, namely the prime meridian passes through Ujjain. For this reason it was an important referral point on the earth for the ancient astronomers. According to Mahabharata and other Puranas (Skand purana) the Ujjain city came into existence some 3000 yrs.  ago. The archaeological evidence also supports this view .

During  the time of Chand Pradyot (6^th century B.C.) Buddhism was at  its peak in the area of Malwa of which Ujjain was the capital. A little  later, the regime of Samprati saw the jainism as a widely followed religion in this area. Later Kalidas of the 2^nd  century B.C.  had captured the imagination and admiration of not only India  but also of the whole world. Ujjain was on the trade route joining the  north and the south, the east and the west and hence trade and commerce of  this area was highly developed, Coins of different regions in the   country have been found in and around Ujjain which  proves that the traders and pilgrims from all over the world  used to visit this ancient holy city situated on the bank of the  pious river Shipra ruled by Mahakala the deity of the deities. There are  some landmarks in Ujjain that can find place in the world map of tourism  and attract thousands of piligrims and tourisits from all over the world  every year. Ujjain has been thriving on pilgrims and tourists since ages  and it is likely to be so. in future too. The following is a brief note  containing information on the cultural and historical monuments of Ujjain.  It throws light on the existing infrastructure available in the town and  also covers the new proposals that would enable the township to meet the  future need of the growing tourism in this holy heritage city