Key takeaways
- The terminal is roughly 3 to 4 km from Mahakaleshwar Temple by road; no official figure found.
- Our directory has three hotels with a Nanakheda address and one on Ring Road.
- One 2026 guide lists approximate fares: shared auto Rs 10 to 20, private auto Rs 50 to 80.
- For a Bhasma Aarti plan, a base closer to the temple saves an early ride.
Hotels near Nanakheda bus stand in Ujjain are a practical choice for late bus arrivals, but the terminal is not next to the temple: sources put Mahakaleshwar Temple roughly 3 to 4 km away by road, and we found no official figure. Four hotels in our directory sit in the Nanakheda or Ring Road area.
Hotels near Nanakheda bus stand in Ujjain: the short answer
The Nana Kheda Inter State Bus Terminal is the large intercity bus station in Ujjain, in the locality of Nanakheda. From there to Mahakaleshwar Temple is roughly 3 to 4 km by road, depending on which source you read. One September 2026 guide on simhastha.org.in gives different figures in different sections of the same page, so treat any single number as approximate and ask your hotel or driver.
| Quick fact | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Bus terminal to Mahakaleshwar Temple | Roughly 3 to 4 km by road depending on source; no official figure found |
| Dewas Gate Bus Stand to the temple | About 1.5 to 2 km, per the same September 2026 guide |
| Auto from the terminal | About 10 to 20 minutes, per that guide |
| Hotels in our directory with a Nanakheda address | Three (Hotel Shri Salasar, Hotel Maheshwari Greens, Hotel Mittal Avenue & Paradise), plus one on Ring Road |
| Distance from the bus stand to each hotel | Not in our data |
One honest limit: our hotel profiles record the distance to the temple and to Ujjain Junction, not the distance from the bus terminal. So we call these hotels "in the Nanakheda area", not "next to the bus stand".
About the Nana Kheda ISBT
According to Wikipedia, the Nana Kheda Inter State Bus Terminal is owned and operated by the Ujjain Municipal Corporation. It has 12 platforms on about 12.5 acres, opened in 1992 before a Simhastha, and was rebuilt in 2014. The article says it is the largest bus stand in Madhya Pradesh and lists routes to Jaipur, Ajmer, Indore, Bhopal and Pune. Wikipedia flags citation issues on that page, so read these as the page's claims, not official figures.
Routes and facilities
Practically, Wikipedia lists routes from this terminal to Indore, Bhopal, Jaipur, Ajmer and Pune. The terminal is a transfer point rather than a temple-side stop. You will need local transport for the last leg, which the transport section below covers.
Hotels in the Nanakheda area
These details come from our own hotel profile pages, listed 2026-03-28. Prices are approximate bands, ratings are the figures shown on each profile, and you should confirm everything with the hotel before booking. If you prefer the wider list, see all hotels in Ujjain.
| Hotel | Address area | To temple | To Ujjain Junction | Price band | Rating on profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Shri Salasar | Vikram Vihar Main Road, Neelganga Road, Nanakheda | 4.2 km | 3.5 km | Rs 3,000 to 8,000 | 4.8/5 (34 Google reviews) |
| Hotel Maheshwari Greens | Mahakal Vanijya Kendra, Nanakheda | 3 km | 2 km | Rs 1,000 to 2,500 | 4.6/5 (82) |
| Hotel Mittal Avenue & Paradise | Nanakheda, Ring Road | 2.8 km | 2 km | Rs 1,800 to 4,500 | 3.8/5 (3,705) |
| Hotel Nakshatra Inn | Khandelwal Nagar, M.R.-5 Ring Road | 4 km | 3 km | Rs 1,500 to 4,000 | 3.9/5 (1,524) |
Hotel Shri Salasar
The profile lists Hotel Shri Salasar on Vikram Vihar Main Road, on Neelganga Road in Nanakheda, 4.2 km from the temple and 3.5 km from Ujjain Junction. It has the highest price band of the four and a 4.8 rating from 34 Google reviews, a small review count, so weigh it accordingly. You can see the full Hotel Shri Salasar profile.
Hotel Maheshwari Greens
Hotel Maheshwari Greens sits at Mahakal Vanijya Kendra in Nanakheda. It lists 3 km to the temple and 2 km to Ujjain Junction, with the lowest price band in this group.
Hotel Mittal Avenue & Paradise
Hotel Mittal Avenue & Paradise is on Ring Road in Nanakheda, 2.8 km from the temple. Because that is slightly less than the roughly 3 to 4 km usually quoted for the bus terminal itself, it may be nearer the temple than the terminal is. Our data does not say, so check the exact location on a map.
Ring Road alternative: Hotel Nakshatra Inn
Hotel Nakshatra Inn is at 154-A Khandelwal Nagar, near St Paul School on the M.R.-5 Ring Road. Its address does not mention Nanakheda, so we describe it as a Ring Road area option, 4 km from the temple and 3 km from the station.
Other websites list further guest houses near the terminal, such as Hotel Shree Palace and Hotel Avantika Palace. They are not in our directory, we have not checked them, and we do not recommend them here.
Nanakheda or closer to the temple?
Staying near the terminal can make sense if you arrive late by bus and want a bed quickly. If you will spend most of your trip at the temple, a base closer to it saves repeated auto rides. The trade-off is travel time and auto fares against ease of arrival.
| Base | Distance to temple | Good for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanakheda area | Roughly 3 to 4 km for the area; 2.8 to 4.2 km for the four hotels above | Late bus arrivals, budget to mid-range choices, onward buses | Needs an auto or e-rickshaw for each temple trip |
| Near Dewas Gate Bus Stand | About 1.5 to 2 km (bus stand figure, per one 2026 guide) | Shorter rides to the temple | Different terminal; check which bus stand your bus uses |
| Freeganj and the temple zone | No distance figure in our notes; see our stay guide | Early darshan and Bhasma Aarti mornings | Check availability early; we have no occupancy data |
Who it suits
Nanakheda suits travellers who step off an intercity bus at night, people continuing onward the next day, and anyone who wants a hotel on the Nanakheda side of town. It also works if you visit the temple once and leave.
Who should move closer
If you plan Bhasma Aarti, which our own guides place around a 2:00 to 2:30 AM queue, a base nearer the temple removes an early-morning ride. Our guide on where to stay in Ujjain compares areas in more detail.
From the bus stand to Mahakaleshwar
The fares below are what one September 2026 guide on simhastha.org.in lists. It is a commercial site, the figures are approximate, and fares can vary. Agree the fare before the ride starts.
| Option | Approx. fare (as one 2026 guide lists) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shared auto | Rs 10 to 20 per seat | Lowest fare listed; you pay per seat |
| Private auto | Rs 50 to 80 | About 10 to 20 minutes from the terminal |
| E-rickshaw | Rs 20 to 30 | Check the route before boarding |
| City bus | Rs 10 to 15 | About 10 minutes in the same guide |
Auto, e-rickshaw and city bus
For luggage or a family, a private auto is the simplest option; for a solo traveller in the daytime, a shared auto or city bus costs less. The same guide describes the temple as roughly 4 km away in one passage and about 3 km in another, which is why we give a range.
Going on to Ujjain Junction
Hotel Shri Salasar's profile lists 3.5 km from Ujjain Junction, and Hotel Maheshwari Greens lists 2 km. We saw a different, much larger bus-stand-to-station distance on another website, but it conflicts with these profile figures, so we do not use it. Confirm with your hotel or driver.
How to choose among the Nanakheda-area hotels
The four profiles differ more on price band and review volume than on distance, so decide what matters to you before comparing them.
| If you care most about | Look at | Why, from our profile data |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest listed price band | Hotel Maheshwari Greens | Rs 1,000 to 2,500, the lowest band of the four, with 3 km to the temple |
| Shortest listed distance to the temple | Hotel Mittal Avenue & Paradise | 2.8 km to the temple and 2 km to Ujjain Junction |
| Largest review base | Hotel Mittal Avenue & Paradise | 3,705 reviews shown, though the rating (3.8/5) is the lowest of the four |
| Highest listed rating | Hotel Shri Salasar | 4.8/5, but from only 34 Google reviews, so the sample is small |
| A Ring Road location | Hotel Nakshatra Inn | 4 km to the temple, 3 km to the station, Rs 1,500 to 4,000 |
Ratings and review counts are shown as listed on our profiles; we have not re-checked them on the review platform. A large review base and a small one are not directly comparable, and a rating is not a verdict on service on your night. Use the numbers to shortlist, then speak to the hotel.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the stated price per room or per person, and does it include taxes?
- Is the exact location on the Nanakheda side of the road you expect? Ask for a map pin.
- What is the usual auto fare from the bus terminal, and from the hotel to the temple?
- Can you accept a late arrival, and what is the cancellation rule if the bus is delayed?
Because profile prices are approximate, a quick message to the hotel for a written quote avoids surprises at the desk.
Late-night and pre-dawn arrival checklist
- Tell the hotel your bus time and the terminal's name, and ask for confirmation in writing.
- Ask whether the front desk is staffed all night and whether a room will be ready on arrival.
- Ask about check-out: noon and 24-hour systems both exist, and our guide to early check-in at Ujjain hotels explains the difference.
- Fix the auto fare before you leave the terminal and note the hotel's full name and address.
- If Bhasma Aarti is your plan, ask what time the night gate opens and whether you can leave and re-enter.
- Keep your booking message and any reference number saved on your phone.
Trains reach Ujjain Junction between 4 and 7 AM, according to our early-check-in guide, so a bus arrival at a similar hour will face the same questions about a ready room.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nanakheda bus stand from Mahakaleshwar Temple?
Roughly 3 to 4 km by road depending on the source; we found no official figure. One September 2026 guide gives different numbers in different sections, so ask your hotel or driver.
Which Ujjain hotels have a Nanakheda address?
In our directory, Hotel Shri Salasar, Hotel Maheshwari Greens and Hotel Mittal Avenue & Paradise carry a Nanakheda address. Hotel Nakshatra Inn is on Ring Road in Khandelwal Nagar.
Is Nanakheda a good area to stay for bhasma aarti?
It can work, but it is several kilometres from the temple. For a pre-dawn queue, a base nearer the temple saves an early ride.
How can I reach the temple from the bus terminal?
Options listed by one 2026 guide are shared auto, private auto, e-rickshaw and city bus. Fares are approximate, so agree the price before you start.
Is there a closer bus stand to the temple?
The same guide puts Dewas Gate Bus Stand about 1.5 to 2 km from the temple, but check which bus stand your service uses.
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