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Ujjain ramps up hotels and roads for Simhastha 2028
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:17 AM
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Preparations for the 2028 Simhastha in Ujjain are focusing on expanding hotel capacity and upgrading road links as officials race against a tight schedule.
The Madhya Pradesh government and Ujjain municipal authorities have launched an intensive infrastructure drive ahead of the Simhastha scheduled for 2028, a major Hindu pilgrimage that draws large numbers of devotees.
Key components include the expansion of existing hotels and the sanction of new lodging projects to meet anticipated demand, alongside the widening and resurfacing of arterial roads leading to the Kshipra ghats and major entry points.
Officials say the timeline is constrained, with many works slated for completion within the next two years, prompting accelerated procurement and round‑the‑clock construction crews.
The upgrades aim to improve crowd management, reduce traffic congestion, and provide safer, more comfortable accommodations for pilgrims, while also leaving a lasting legacy for Ujjain’s tourism infrastructure.
Key components include the expansion of existing hotels and the sanction of new lodging projects to meet anticipated demand, alongside the widening and resurfacing of arterial roads leading to the Kshipra ghats and major entry points.
Officials say the timeline is constrained, with many works slated for completion within the next two years, prompting accelerated procurement and round‑the‑clock construction crews.
The upgrades aim to improve crowd management, reduce traffic congestion, and provide safer, more comfortable accommodations for pilgrims, while also leaving a lasting legacy for Ujjain’s tourism infrastructure.