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Three people sitting on a ledge overlooking a lake and mountains. 2
A statue with intricate carvings and a decorative headpiece, surrounded by red beads. 3
A temple with a golden spire, a red flag, and a sign with text. 4
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From Indore: Day Tour of Ancient Prime Meridian Ujjain

By 5 Senses Tours
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$319 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore Ujjain, the ancient Prime Meridian of India
  • Learn about the confluence of science of time and religion at the Ujjain temple
  • Visit the Jantar Mantar, a medieval Indian King's astronomical observatory
  • See the Sandipan Ashram, an ancient educational centre of antiquity
  • Visit the Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India

Activity location

    • Indore
    • Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Indore
    • Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

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From Indore: Day Tour of Ancient Prime Meridian Ujjain

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$319.26 x 1 AdultNZ$319.26
Total
Price is NZ$319.26
Until Sat, 27 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air conditioned Car
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance charges
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Indian lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Flash photography, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Discover the ancient city of Ujjain, which used to be the Prime Meridian of India and the central point for the calculation of Indian time. Learn how the science of time and religion came together at the Ujjain temple.

Visit the Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in the 17th century by Maharaja Jai Singh. Learn about the study of the movement of planets and the sun. The Tropic of Cancer passing through Ujjain, makes Jantar Mantar all the more significant.

Explore Sandipan Ashram, an ancient educational centre which traces its origin to antiquity. Learn about the centre of learning at the beginning of the Mahabharata period. Lord Krishna and Sudama received regular education in the ashram of Guru Sandipani.

Experience cultural immersion at the Kal Bhairav, a Hindu temple dedicated to the guardian deity of the city of Time.

Location

Activity location

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    • Indore
    • Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Indore
    • Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India