Ambaji

Ambaji is a town located in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat in India. It is situated 480 metres above sea level and is surrounded on all sides by the Araveli Hills. Ambaji town is nestled between North Gujarat and Abu Road of Rajasthan. Ambaji hosts tens of thousands of devotees from all over the country. Ambaji Temple is among the 51 Shakti Peethas. All in all, Ambaji will offer you complete tranquillity and is bustling with spiritual energy.

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Things To See & Do

Mangalya Van

Mangalya Van

Lush green spot
Mangalya Van is located on a hilltop called Kailash Tekari, about a kilometre distant from Ambaji Mandir on the Khedbrahma Highway. Mangalya Van is a one-of-a-kind landscape notable for its astrological garden, which features three plants for each zodiac sign.

1 to 3 hours

Suggested Time

Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary

Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary

Home to a thriving wildlife
The Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Gujarat's Banaskantha District. The sanctuary gets its name from the temples Balaram and Ambaji. There are also several medicinal plants in the region, such as kadaya and musali.

2 to 3 hours

Suggested Time

Mansarovar

Mansarovar

Stunning pond in Ambaji
The Ambaji Temple is located beside Mansarovar, a big rectangular pond. Shri Tapishanker, a devout devotee of Ambaji Mata, erected it between 1584 and 1594.

3 to 4 hours

Suggested Time

Koteshwar

Koteshwar

Little community in Kutch
Koteshwar, a little community in the Kutch region of western Gujarat, is a major pilgrimage site due to the presence of an old Shiva temple and Narayan Sarovar, one of the five sacred lakes described in Hindu mythology.

3 to 4 hours

Suggested Time

Kamakshi Mandir

Kamakshi Mandir

Holy site for Hindus
The Kamakshi Mandir can be found at Chikla, a short distance away from Ambaji. Several minor shrines surround the main temple on the grounds of this temple, which was built in the South Indian style.

1 to 2 hours

Suggested Time

Kailash Hill Sunset

Kailash Hill Sunset

Stunning sunset point
The Kailash Hill Sunset, perched atop Kailash Tekari, can be seen about 2 kilometres from the Ambaji Mata Temple, off the Khedhbrahma Highway. As the name goes, you can also enjoy stunning views of the sunset from here.

2 to 3 hours

Suggested Time

Ambaji Mata Temple

Ambaji Mata Temple

Sacred Hindu shrine
The Ambaji Mata Temple is an important Shakti Peetha in India. This temple is named after Arasuri Amba, a pre-Vedic period Hindu deity, however, it does not have an actual idol for worship. It is among the 51 Shakti Peethas.

1 to 2 hours

Suggested Time

Gabbar Hills Ambaji

Gabbar Hills Ambaji

Scenic spot for tourists
The boundary between Gujarat and Rajasthan runs across these hills. According to the myth, here is where Devi Sati's heart supposedly landed when she died. 999 stairs go up to this holy temple, and a sacred candle burns continuously on the slopes above the Ambe temple.

4 to 5 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Ambaji

Winter Destination

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    Moderate Season

  • MAR-JUN

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  • What To Expect:Cool weather with clear skies in the afternoon
  • Things You'll Love:Religious spots and parks

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