Peak Season
Ambaji in October
Gujarat, India
October at Ambaji: 20-33°C, post-monsoon Aravalli foothills — the Shakti Peeth hilltop temple draws Navaratri pilgrims and the approach road stays clear of rain.
Why October scores 5/5
Weather
October at Ambaji: 20-33°C, post-monsoon Aravalli foothills — the Shakti Peeth hilltop temple draws Navaratri pilgrims and the approach road stays clear of rain.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good from Abu Road/Palanpur. public transport: Buses from Palanpur and Abu Road. from nearest city: Palanpur 65km. Abu Road 20km. Ahmedabad 180km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Palanpur Civil Hospital
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Good in town
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Temple visit, Gabbar Hill
Elevation
480m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January at Ambaji: 12-24°C, crisp hilltop air and dry darshan days. Winter works well for the Shakti Peeth climb, though Bhadarvi Poonam in Sept is the true peak. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Ambaji: 14-28°C, dry hilltop air before heat builds. Works well for Shakti Peeth darshan — shoulder before Gujarat's summer burns in. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Ambaji: 18-33C, pre-summer warm. Temple darshan easy; the hilltop climb is doable but late-morning sun starts to bite. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| May | 1/5 | Very hot |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 3/5 | July at Ambaji: 24–32°C, humid with southwest rain. Shakti Peeth darshan on — workable, the hilltop climb wet and slippery in peak monsoon. |
| August | 3/5 | August at Ambaji: 24–31°C, peak Gujarat monsoon. Shakti Peeth temple busy for Shravan — doable, hilltop walks slick underfoot. |
| September | 4/5 | Navratri — massive celebrations |
| Octoberviewing | 5/5 | October at Ambaji: 20-33°C, post-monsoon Aravalli foothills — the Shakti Peeth hilltop temple draws Navaratri pilgrims and the approach road stays clear of rain. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Ambaji: 16–30°C, Shakti Peeth climb workable as Gujarat cools. Shoulder to peak pilgrimage season — Rajasthan border breezes temper the plateau heat. |
| December | 4/5 | December at Ambaji: 10-24°C, crisp hilltop air and sharpest darshan window. Solid Shakti Peeth conditions — peak winter clarity at 480m. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Palanpur 65km. Abu Road 20km. Ahmedabad 180km.. Roads: Good from Abu Road/Palanpur. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Buses from Palanpur and Abu Road. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
480m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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