Ujjain

Ujjain is a dominant part of Madhya Pradesh. An important heritage site, Ujjain is a must visit on a Madhya Pradesh tour. It is located on the eastern banks of River Shipra in Malwa plateau. It wa the capital of ancient Avanti and King Vikramaditya earlier. There are a number of tourist destinations in Ujjain, ying from temples to musuems to heritage sites to observatory to palaces.

Ujjain is the city where HIndusim flourished and hence, it is an important place for the Hindus.Two parts of the holy text, Skanda Purana was composed in Ujjain. The city of Ujjian was considered to be the center of the earth and an appropriate meridian for astronomical purposes.

Ujjain is a considered as one of the holiest cities in India and pilgrims flock in large numbers to the temples of Ujjain. It is also the hub of education and culture in recent days and is on the path to be made into a smart city.