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Hindu temple · Banaskantha district, Gujarat

Ambaji

Goddess Amba, a Shakti Peetha.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestBhadarvi Poonam fair (August-September) and Navratri
Nearest airportUdaipur (UDR)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

One of Gujarat’s busiest temples, near the Rajasthan border. There is no idol: a sacred yantra is worshipped. Gabbar hill nearby has a ropeway.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Udaipur (UDR), about 111 km, Ahmedabad (AMD), about 141 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Gandhinagar Capital railway station (GNC), about 124 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Mount Abu guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Mount Abu is 45 km away.
  • Remove shoes at the entrance; free shoe stands are provided.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ambaji?
Ambaji is in Banaskantha district, Gujarat.
How do I reach Ambaji?
The nearest airport on our list is Udaipur (UDR), about 111 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Gandhinagar Capital railway station, about 124 km away.
What is the best time to visit Ambaji?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Bhadarvi Poonam fair (August-September) and Navratri.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Ambaji?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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