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Indore & Ujjain: A Journey through History and Spirituality

Shaswat Kumar

Shaswat Kumar

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating 4-day adventure to Indore and Ujjain, where ancient marvels and spiritual wonders await. Discover the opulence of Lal Bagh Palace, pay homage at the sacred Shree Kaal Bhairav Mandir, and witness the mystical Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. Join us on this extraordinary journey through Madhya Pradesh, India.

Day 1Unveiling the Royal Splendor and Serene Chhatris
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$30

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$ 1

Lal Bagh Palace
Lavish 19th-century palace of the Holkar dynasty, in a mix of baroque, rococo & neoclassical styles.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$25
11 - 14 min

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The Krishna Pura Chhatri - Indore District, Madhya Pradesh, India
Cenotaphs from the late 1800s memorializing Holkar rulers with wall carvings & statues.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$5
Day 2Embracing Heritage at Rajwada Palace and Pitra Parvat
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$20

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$ 1

Rajwada Palace
Imposing 1700s 7-storey palace from the Holkar dynasty, with a blend of Maratha & European styles.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$15
34 - 41 min

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Pitra Parvat
Multiple temples on a hilltop pilgrimage site featuring a monumental statue of Hanuman.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$5

Budget breakdown: $63 In total

Activities & Food:$60
Transport:$3
Day 1Unveiling the Royal Splendor and Serene Chhatris
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$8

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$ 1

Shree Kaal Bhairav Mandir, Ujjain
Hindu temple dedicated to the guardian deity of the city where the common offering is liquor.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Bhartrihari caves
Ancient Hindu cave complex & pilgrimage site set adjacent to the banks of the Shipra River.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
$8
Day 2Embracing Heritage at Rajwada Palace and Pitra Parvat
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$3

Shree Harsiddhi Mata Shaktipeeth Temple
Prayer halls with ornate, carved gopuram gates, a shrine with an eternal lamp & Maratha-era origins.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$3
7 - 10 min

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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
Possibly dating from 6th century B.C., this 3-storey temple is one of the holiest devoted to Shiva.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $63 In total

Activities & Food:$60
Transport:$3