Key takeaways
- MPT Samrat Vikramaditya The Heritage is MP Tourism's restored heritage hotel in Jaisinghpura, a five-minute walk from Mahakaleshwar per MPT.
- Three vegetarian restaurants: Mahanas is open to all; Maharajwada and the Kailash rooftop are for in-house guests.
- No standard tariff or room count is published; the only rate seen was a Maharaja Suite at Rs 35,000 plus taxes with all meals, sold out.
- Book direct on mpstdc.com or +91 9926304907; use OTAs as a fallback and check the address reads Jaisinghpura 456006.
- It is not Hotel Vikramaditya, the separate 3-star hotel near Ring Road that opened in 2025.
MPT Samrat Vikramaditya The Heritage is the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation's restored heritage hotel in Jaisinghpura, Ujjain, described by MP Tourism as a five-minute walk from the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. It has three vegetarian restaurants, a wellness centre and a library, and is booked through mpstdc.com or on +91 9926304907; no standard tariff is published on the MPT page.
Settle one thing first: a search for mpt samrat vikramaditya ujjain is often confused with Hotel Vikramaditya, a separate 3-star hotel near Ring Road. They are different properties in different parts of the city, and this guide is about the MP Tourism heritage hotel only.
MPT Samrat Vikramaditya The Heritage at a glance
Listings give the address as Government Higher Secondary School Maharajwada No.1, near Mahakal temple, Jaisinghpura (Ujjain 456006), and Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation describes the property as a restored heritage building; the MPT page still calls it newly launched. It is run by the same state body that operates MPT Shipra Residency across town.
Quick facts table
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC / MP Tourism) | MP Tourism page |
| Address | Government Higher Secondary School Maharajwada No.1, near Mahakal temple, Jaisinghpura, Ujjain 456006 | Wanderlog and EaseMyTrip listings |
| Distance to Mahakaleshwar | "Just a five-minute walk" per MP Tourism; roughly 300 m according to an unofficial property-style site | MP Tourism (high) / unverified site (low) |
| Restaurants | Mahanas, Maharajwada and Kailash rooftop, all vegetarian | MP Tourism page |
| Wellness | Dhanwantri Wellness Centre, 8 AM to 8 PM | MP Tourism page |
| Other facilities | Library, Vedic Clock, amphitheatre, underground gallery, souvenir shop | MP Tourism page |
| Listed amenities | Restaurant, 24-hour room service, laundry, Wi-Fi, parking | EaseMyTrip listing |
| Phone | +91 9926304907 | MP Tourism page |
| Booking | mpstdc.com (direct) or OTAs | MP Tourism page |
| Room count, categories, standard tariff | DATA UNAVAILABLE (not published) | - |
| Guest ratings | 4.6/5 from about 220 Google reviews as displayed on Wanderlog; ranked #1 of 66 B&Bs and inns in Ujjain on Tripadvisor (4/5) | Wanderlog / Tripadvisor (medium) |
Not to be confused with Hotel Vikramaditya (Ring Road)
Hotel Vikramaditya at 81/1 Chouraha near Ring Road, Ujjain 456001, is a separate 3-star hotel that opened in 2025 with a restaurant, bar and banquet space; booking-site listings put it at about 28 rooms and roughly 2 miles from the temple. Different name, different operator, different pin code, and a bar that the MP Tourism property does not advertise. When an OTA shows "Vikramaditya" in Ujjain, read the address line before you pay.
Where it is and how far Mahakal temple is
Jaisinghpura is the pocket of lanes right beside the temple complex, which is why MP Tourism can describe the hotel as a five-minute walk from the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. For an early-morning darshan, that walk replaces the auto ride guests at main-road hotels must plan for. If that location is the main reason you are looking at this hotel, compare it with the other luxury hotels in Ujjain on our listing, most of which trade a longer ride for a larger, newer building.
Walking times to the main sights
The distances below come from an unofficial property-style site with a placeholder phone number, so treat them as approximate. They do line up with MP Tourism's own five-minute description for the temple. Times are rough estimates at an easy walking pace.
| Place | Approx. distance | Approx. time on foot |
|---|---|---|
| Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga | ~300 m | About 5 minutes (MP Tourism says "five-minute walk") |
| Mahakal Lok corridor | ~500 m | Under 10 minutes |
| Harsiddhi Temple | ~900 m | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Ram Ghat (Shipra riverfront) | ~1 km | About 15 minutes |
| Kal Bhairav temple | About 3 km per the unofficial site; check maps | Not a walk; take an auto |
| Sandipani Ashram | ~4 km | Not a walk; take an auto or taxi |
Arriving from Ujjain Junction and Indore airport
Ujjain Junction is about 2 km from the temple, so a station-to-hotel auto is a short hop. Indore airport is roughly 58 km away, which in practice means a pre-booked taxi or a bus to Ujjain and then an auto. Because the last stretch is inside the temple lanes, ask the hotel for the exact drop-off point when you book, especially on festival days when traffic near Mahakal Lok is managed differently.
Rooms and tariff: what is actually published
As of October 2026 the MP Tourism page does not list room categories, a room count or a nightly rate for MPT Samrat Vikramaditya The Heritage, and we have not found an official tariff card elsewhere. Anyone quoting a firm "starting price" is reading a single OTA date or guessing.
What OTAs show
The one concrete figure we found is on EaseMyTrip: a Maharaja Suite at Rs 35,000 plus Rs 6,300 in taxes per night, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included, and it was shown as sold out on the date checked. That is a suite rate seen on one OTA on one date, not the standard tariff, and it should not be read as what a regular room costs. The same listing repeats the address (Jaisinghpura 456006) and names the amenities in the quick-facts table above.
How to get a current rate
Go to mpstdc.com, pick the dates, and read the room names and inclusions there; that is the operator's own channel and the only place a rate is authoritative. If nothing shows for your dates, call +91 9926304907 and ask whether rooms are blocked for a group or genuinely full. For a quick comparison against other premium stays in Ujjain, WhatsApp us on +91-83190-07059 with your dates and we will check availability across the luxury listing.
Dining: Mahanas, Maharajwada and Kailash
MP Tourism lists three restaurants, and all three are vegetarian, which fits a hotel that sits next to a Jyotirlinga. The names matter because they signal who can eat where.
Which restaurant outsiders can use
| Restaurant | Setting | Who can eat there | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahanas | Vegetarian restaurant | Open to all, including non-guests | MP Tourism page |
| Maharajwada | Vegetarian restaurant | In-house guests | MP Tourism page |
| Kailash | Rooftop, vegetarian | In-house guests | MP Tourism page |
If you are staying elsewhere and want to eat in the heritage building, Mahanas is the one to try. Maharajwada and the Kailash rooftop are reserved for people staying in the hotel, and the suite rate seen on EaseMyTrip included all three meals, which suggests the in-house restaurants are part of the package. Alcohol is not mentioned anywhere on the MP Tourism page; assume none.
Amenities that set it apart
Dhanwantri Wellness Centre
The Dhanwantri Wellness Centre runs from 8 AM to 8 PM according to MP Tourism. Treatment menus and prices are not published, so ask at the desk or when booking if you are planning a treatment after a long darshan queue.
Library, Vedic Clock, amphitheatre
MP Tourism also lists a library, a Vedic Clock, an amphitheatre, an underground gallery and a souvenir shop. These are unusual for a hotel in Ujjain and tie the building to its namesake. Vikramaditya is the legendary king said to have ruled from Ujjain; the Vikram Samvat calendar era beginning in 57 BCE is traditionally attributed to him, though scholars note that this attribution developed only after the 9th century. The temple next door adds its own detail: the Mahakaleshwar lingam is Dakshinamurti, facing south, which is unique among the twelve Jyotirlingas.
How to book MPT Samrat Vikramaditya Ujjain and when it fills
MPSTDC direct booking
MP Tourism's page links to mpstdc.com for reservations and gives +91 9926304907 as the contact. Booking direct has two practical advantages: the inclusions (meals, wellness access) are spelled out in the operator's own words, and any change or cancellation is handled by the people who actually hold the rooms. You can read the official description on the MP Tourism page for MPT Samrat Vikramaditya The Heritage.
OTA fallback
- Use an OTA such as EaseMyTrip when the MPSTDC site shows nothing for your dates; OTA inventory is sometimes released separately.
- Check that the address line reads Jaisinghpura 456006, not Ring Road 456001, before paying.
- Read what the rate includes; the suite we saw bundled all meals, which changes the maths against a room-only rate elsewhere.
- Screenshot the cancellation terms; OTA policies for MPT properties can differ from the operator's own.
Peak dates
A hotel a five-minute walk from Mahakaleshwar fills first. Expect the tightest availability on Sawan Mondays, around Mahashivratri, through the Kartik month and during the Simhastha cycle, and book those weeks as early as the MPSTDC calendar allows.
Who it suits and who should look elsewhere
MPT Samrat Vikramaditya The Heritage suits pilgrims who want to walk to the temple before dawn, families who prefer a vegetarian, alcohol-free setting, and anyone who prefers a restored building to a glass tower. It is a weaker fit if you need a published tariff to compare on, a bar, banquet facilities for an event, or car access right to the door on a festival day. In those cases the main-road premium hotels are easier to book and price. Our guide to five-star and luxury hotels near Ujjain covers the larger properties, and the profile of MPT Shipra Residency is the natural alternative if you want to stay with MP Tourism but the heritage hotel is full.
| Hotel | Site price band (per night, as listed) | Distance to Mahakal | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPT Samrat Vikramaditya The Heritage | Standard tariff not published; one Maharaja Suite seen at Rs 35,000 + taxes with all meals (EaseMyTrip) | "Five-minute walk" (MP Tourism) | Walk-to-temple pilgrims, heritage seekers, vegetarian families |
| Anjushree | Rs 3,500 to 9,000 | Not stated on our listing; confirm with the hotel | Business-style stays, events |
| Rudraksh Club & Resort | Rs 3,500 to 8,000 | Not stated on our listing; confirm with the hotel | Resort-style breaks, groups |
| Hotel Shri Salasar | Rs 3,000 to 8,000 | Not stated on our listing; confirm with the hotel | Premium rooms at a mid-luxury price |
| MPT Shipra Residency | Not on our luxury band list; see the hotel profile | Not stated on our listing; confirm with the hotel | MP Tourism loyalists when the heritage hotel is full |
The price bands for Anjushree, Rudraksh Club & Resort and Hotel Shri Salasar are the ones shown on our luxury listing as of 2026 and move with the season; the heritage hotel simply has no comparable published band yet. If you want a room near the temple and a clear price on the same day, send your dates to +91-83190-07059 on WhatsApp and we will check the heritage hotel and the alternatives together.
Frequently asked questions
How far is MPT Samrat Vikramaditya from Mahakaleshwar temple?
MP Tourism describes the hotel as just a five-minute walk from the Mahakaleshwar temple. An unofficial property site puts the distance at roughly 300 m, which fits that description, but treat the metre figure as approximate.
Who runs MPT Samrat Vikramaditya The Heritage?
It is operated by the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC, marketed as MP Tourism), the same state body that runs MPT Shipra Residency in Ujjain. Bookings go through mpstdc.com or +91 9926304907.
What is the room rate at MPT Samrat Vikramaditya?
A standard tariff is not published as of 2026. The only rate we found was a Maharaja Suite on EaseMyTrip at Rs 35,000 plus Rs 6,300 taxes per night including all meals, shown as sold out. Check mpstdc.com for current rates for your dates.
Are the restaurants vegetarian?
Yes. MP Tourism lists three vegetarian restaurants: Mahanas, which is open to everyone, and Maharajwada and the Kailash rooftop, which are for in-house guests. Alcohol is not mentioned on the official page.
How do I book MPT Samrat Vikramaditya directly?
Use the MPSTDC booking site at mpstdc.com or call +91 9926304907. If nothing shows for your dates, OTAs such as EaseMyTrip sometimes list separate inventory; confirm the address is Jaisinghpura, Ujjain 456006 before paying.
Is MPT Samrat Vikramaditya the same as Hotel Vikramaditya on Ring Road?
No. Hotel Vikramaditya at 81/1 Chouraha near Ring Road (Ujjain 456001) is a separate 3-star hotel that opened in 2025 with a bar and banquet space. MPT Samrat Vikramaditya The Heritage is the MP Tourism heritage hotel in Jaisinghpura next to the temple.
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