Ujjain Tour Package from Lucknow
Lucknow has a direct train named Mahakal Express to Ujjain. It leaves in the evening and reaches the next morning.
Our Ujjain Tour Package from Lucknow covers 3 nights and 4 days. You visit Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar and Indore with a private cab and hotel stay.
Quick Facts: Lucknow to Ujjain
- DistanceAbout 759 km by road
- Best train20413 Mahakal Express, about 12 hours, reaches 7:05 AM
- Other trainsPatna–Indore and Rajendra Nagar–Indore Express
- FlightLucknow to Indore, check if direct flights run on your date
- Plan3N/4D, Ujjain to Indore
- Starts at₹11,150 a person (Budget)
- Ideal timeOct–Mar, cool weather
Lucknow to Ujjain: Your Options
🚆 By Train
The train is the best way from Lucknow. Here are the trains:
| Train No. | Train Name | Departure (Lucknow) | Arrival (Ujjain) | Travel Time |
| 20413 | Mahakal Express | 7:15 PM | 07:05 AM (Next Day) | 11 hr 50 min |
| 19314 | Patna–Indore Express | 10:50 PM | 12:15 PM (Next Day) | 13 hr 25 min |
| 19322 | Rajendra Nagar–Indore Express | 10:50 PM | 12:15 PM (Next Day) | 13 hr 25 min |
| 19306 | Kamakhya–Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express | 12:10 PM | 03:00 AM (Next Day) | 14 hr 50 min |
| 19166 | Sabarmati Express | 11:10 PM | 04:35 PM (Next Day) | 17 hr 25 min |
| 19168 | Sabarmati Express | 11:10 PM | 04:35 PM (Next Day) | 17 hr 25 min |
| 19054 | Muzaffarpur–Surat Express | 9:45 AM | 08:20 AM (Next Day) | 22 hr 35 min |
| 15045 | Gorakhpur–Okha Express* | 09:36 AM (Badshahnagar) | 08:20 AM (Next Day) | 22 hr 44 min |
✈️ By Flight
Fly to Indore and take a cab to Ujjain (55 km). Direct flights from Lucknow do not run every day, so check first.
🚗 By Road
By road it is about 759 km, close to 14 hours. Train is much easier.
Best Way to Plan from Lucknow
Mahakal Express reaches Ujjain at 7:05 AM. You get a full first day for darshan.
It does not run daily. If it does not suit your date, the Patna–Indore Express is another choice.
Short Facts About Ujjain
- Gadkalika is linked with Kalidas, who prayed to Goddess Kalika.
- Ujjain is in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.
- Sandipani Ashram is where Lord Krishna studied as a boy.
Ujjain Tour Cost from Lucknow
| Choose | Stay | Meal | Rate |
| Basic | Standard room | Room only | ₹11,150 |
| Comfort | 3 star | Breakfast | ₹13,850 |
| Premium | Luxury | Breakfast | ₹19,000 |
Kids and extra beds are priced on request.
Day-wise Plan: Ujjain Tour from Lucknow
Ujjain → Omkareshwar → Maheshwar → Indore
Day 1 – Check In at Ujjain and See the Old City
We receive you at the station and take you to your hotel.
The first day is easy. After rest, the cab goes round the main temples – Kal Bhairav, Gadkalika, Bhartrihari Caves, Chintaman Ganesh, Baglamukhi, Mangalnath and Sandipani Ashram. Each stop is short and close to the next.
At night, see Mahakal Lok with its big statues and lights. Stay in Ujjain.
Day 2 – Aarti at Dawn, Drive to Omkareshwar
Mahakal Bhasma Aarti is the high point of the trip. Be at the temple well before 4 AM. Booking is needed and we guide you through it.
After breakfast, we leave for Omkareshwar (about 140 km). On arrival:
- Darshan at Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
- Mamleshwar Temple
- Kedareshwar Temple
- Boat ride on the Narmada
Night stay at Omkareshwar or Ujjain, as per your hotel plan.
Day 3 – Omkareshwar to Indore via Maheshwar
Breakfast and check out. Drive to Maheshwar on the Narmada.
Spend time at Ahilya Fort and Ahilya Ghat. Watch the boats and the river. Stop at a weaving centre for sarees and dupattas.
Go on to Indore and check in. Evening food walk at 56 Dukan, then Sarafa Bazaar. Night stay in Indore.
Day 4 – Indore Darshan and Going Home
Morning darshan at Khajrana Ganesh. Then see Rajwada, Lal Bagh Palace, Kanch Mandir and Annapurna Temple. The Central Museum is good if you like old statues.
Keep some time for the local markets. In the evening, our cab drops you at Indore station or airport. Safe journey back to Lucknow.
Package Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Hotel stay for 3 nights
- Breakfast with 3 star and luxury rooms
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Car and driver for all 4 days
- Darshan help from our team
- Driver charges, toll and parking
Not Included
- Tickets to and from your city
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple entry or special darshan fees
- Shopping and tips
- Insurance of any kind
- Any extra sightseeing
Tips for Lucknow Travellers
- Book Mahakal Express early. It is popular with pilgrims.
- Winter in Ujjain is milder than Lucknow.
- Kanpur travellers can board the same trains.
- Keep your ID ready for temple entry.
Why Book This Package
- Morning pickup at Ujjain
- Private cab, no sharing
- Hotels near Mahakal
- Darshan help
- Support on call
Book Your Ujjain Trip from Lucknow
Share your dates and the train you like. We will build the plan around it.
More choices are on the Ujjain Tour Package page. For other places, see our Madhya Pradesh tour packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which train goes from Lucknow to Ujjain?
20413 Mahakal Express. It takes about 12 hours and reaches at 7:05 AM.
How far is Ujjain from Lucknow?
About 759 km by road.
Is there a flight from Lucknow to Ujjain?
Ujjain has no airport. Fly to Indore if a flight runs on your date, then take a cab.
What is the price of the Lucknow to Ujjain tour?
Budget is ₹11,150, Deluxe ₹13,850 and Luxury ₹19,000 per person. Travel tickets are extra.
Does Mahakal Express run daily?
No. Check the running days on IRCTC before booking.
What will we see in the tour?
Mahakal, Kal Bhairav, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar Fort and Indore.
