Modhera Sun Temple
Gujarat Β· 90m
Exquisitely carved 11th-century Sun Temple β sun illuminates the inner sanctum at equinox
Why Special
Built in 1026 AD by the Solanki dynasty, Modhera's Sun Temple rivals Konark. The stepped tank (Surya Kund) has 108 miniature shrines. The temple is aligned so sunlight falls directly on the deity at equinox. No active worship β it's a monument to perfect geometry.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Decent
WiFi: None
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Mehsana Civil Hospital (25 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: 100
Getting There
Mehsana 25km. Ahmedabad 100km/2hrs.
Roads: Good
Public transport: Buses from Mehsana
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Mehsana 25km
Stay: βΉ500-1500/night
2+ options ()
Emergency: Very limited β base in Mehsana or Ahmedabad
Helpline: 1800-200-5252
The stay decisions worth flagging in Modhera Sun Temple.
Modhera Sun Temple is an 11th-century solar-astronomy temple 100 km north of Ahmedabad β a 2-3 hour visit. No on-site stays. Day-trip from Ahmedabad or combine with Patan (Rani-ki-Vav UNESCO stepwell, 35 km) and Ambaji (Shakti Peeth, 100 km) for a North Gujarat 2-night loop. Stay at Ahmedabad for city base or Balaram Palace Resort (near Patan) for a heritage option.
Modhera Sun Temple is a half-day visit β no on-site stays. Base in Ahmedabad (100 km, Hyatt Regency) or combine with Patan (35 km, for Rani-ki-Vav UNESCO stepwell) at Balaram Palace Resort (70 km). Modhera + Patan + Ambaji = a 2-night North Gujarat heritage loop from Ahmedabad base.
The Nila β A Luxury Heritage Hotel
We recommend it for its restored 19th-century architecture and curated art collection that contextualises the temple's historical region within a stay.
Vishram Nivas Homestay
We recommend it because local hosts offer direct insight into village life around Modhera and daily temple rhythms at a fraction of hotel tariffs.
Hotel Surya Palace
We recommend it because it sits 800 metres from Modhera Sun Temple's entrance with direct walking access and is near the village bazaar for provisions.
Rann Riders Desert Camp
We recommend it for its fixed tents and bonfire evenings in the Rann landscape 40 km away, offering a stark contrast to temple stone and village pace.
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Daily Budget Reality
Budget
βΉ325Mid-range
βΉ750Luxury
βΉ950π‘ Day trip only. Entry βΉ25. Combine with Rani ki Vav.
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