Key hubs
Ambaji airport and railway station
- Airport
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad (AMD), about 180 km away, roughly 4 hours by road; Udaipur (UDR) is another option at about 160 km or more by road
- Railway station
- Abu Road (ABR), about 20 km away, is the closest railhead; Palanpur Junction (PNU), about 65 km, has wider connections
- Getting around
- Autorickshaws and shuttles in town; a private car is best for Gabbar, Kumbhariya and Koteshwar. The bus station is under 1 km from the temple by a roofed walkway.
How to reach Ambaji by air
The nearest major airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad (AMD), about 180 km away and roughly 4 hours by road. Udaipur (UDR) is another option, about 160 km or more by road. Deesa airport is not currently operating.
How to reach Ambaji by train
Abu Road (ABR) is the closest station, about 20 km away. Palanpur Junction (PNU), about 65 km, is on the Ahmedabad to Jaipur main line and has wider connections; both are linked to Ambaji by road.
How to reach Ambaji by road
Ambaji is reached from Palanpur and Danta via state roads, or via the Himatnagar road that links to NH48. GSRTC buses connect Ambaji with Ahmedabad and other Gujarat towns; Mount Abu is about 45 km away.
Getting around Ambaji
Autorickshaws and shuttles serve the town, and the bus station is under 1 km from the temple by a roofed walkway. A private car or shared jeep is best for Gabbar, Kumbhariya and Koteshwar.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Ambaji
- Marble underfoot at the temple is cold in winter and scorching at midday; carry socks if allowed and visit early or late.
- Hire a car and driver for Gabbar, Kumbhariya and Koteshwar. Autos are fine in town but offer little shade or comfort on longer drives.
- Carry water, a hat and any medicines, and note the Ambaji Trust Hospital and the government hospital in town for basic care.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.