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Stay guide · sources checked 13 Oct 2026

Simhastha 2028 in Ujjain: where to stay and when to book

सिंहस्थ 2028 उज्जैन — कहाँ ठहरें, कब बुक करें

Simhastha brings the largest crowds Ujjain sees. The two things that decide your stay are how far you would have to walk if vehicles are restricted near the temple (no formal notice yet), and whether you can cancel if plans change. This guide only states what official sources or major news have reported — with links.

What has been announced

  • Simhastha 2028 runs 27 March 2028 to 27 May 2028 (per CM-reported schedule). Deccan Chronicle (2026-06-27)
  • CM Mohan Yadav (June 2026 workshop) said around 40 crore devotees expected; about 4 crore could take a dip within 24 hours at expanded ghats. Deccan Chronicle (2026-06-27)
  • CM said strong government accommodation arrangements will reduce pilgrims' dependence on private hotels; asked for better hotels/eateries within 100 km of Ujjain. Free Press Journal (2026-06-27)
  • Overflow pilgrims at Mahakaleshwar to be given accommodation and darshan next day. Free Press Journal (2025-09-14)
  • Central Digital Command Centre planned for crowd management and traffic regulation. Deccan Chronicle (2026-06-27)
  • About 60,000 police personnel to be deployed. Free Press Journal (2025-09-14)
  • Mahakaleshwar darshan arrangements for about 1 lakh devotees per day during Simhastha (security audit). Free Press Journal (2025-09-14)
  • 22 new bridges over the Kshipra, new ghats, temple renovation and road/rail/air connectivity works announced. Free Press Journal (2026-06-27)

Sources disagree on: expected visitor numbers (official estimates have ranged from about 12 crore to about 40 crore) and the exact snan (bathing) dates, which have not been officially published. Check official MP government announcements (mpinfo.org) closer to the date.

Hotels within a 15-minute walk of Mahakal

If vehicles are restricted near the temple, these are the stays you can reach on foot. Walk times are measured on OpenStreetMap paths.

FabHotel Raghumani Palace5 min walk · ComfortableHotel Manthan Palace5 min walk · ComfortableHotel Nandi6 min walk · ComfortableHotel Maheshwari Avenue6 min walk · ComfortableHotel Kalpana Palace11 min walk · ComfortableHotel Ashoka Palace14 min walk · Comfortable

Use the Stay Finder (choose “Simhastha 2028”)

How to book for a mega-event without losing money

  1. Prefer free-cancellation rates. Every major site sells some; the deadline is set per hotel and rate. Read the cancellation line before paying. Compare platform rules.
  2. Compare the final amount on two sites for the same hotel and dates — taxes and convenience fees differ by platform.
  3. Check the walk, not the “distance”. A hotel 2 km away by road can be a 25-minute walk. Every hotel page shows the measured walk.
  4. Travelling with elders? Choose a hotel with a confirmed lift — see family & elderly-friendly hotels.
  5. Arriving by train? See hotels near Ujjain Junction; for taxis and tours use ujjaintourandtravel.com.

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