Is March a good time to visit Modhera Sun Temple?

Modhera Sun Temple scores 4/5 in March. March equinox — sun hits inner sanctum.

Is Modhera Sun Temple safe for kids in March?

Yes, Modhera Sun Temple is rated 4/5 for families.

March · Gujarat

Modhera Sun Temple

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Modhera Sun Temple in March

Gujarat, India

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March equinox — sun hits inner sanctum

Why March scores 4/5

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Weather

March equinox — sun hits inner sanctum

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Roads & Access

self drive: Easy. Combine with Rani ki Vav.. road condition: Good. public transport: Buses from Mehsana. from nearest city: Mehsana 25km. Ahmedabad 100km/2hrs.. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Mehsana Civil Hospital

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Network

VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Decent

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Carved temple, Stepped tank

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Elevation

90m — 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	5/5	January at Modhera: 10-26°C, cool clear light on the carved Sun Temple, Modhera Dance Festival typically in the third week. Ideal sunrise photography month.
February	4/5	February at Modhera: 14-30°C, dry Sun Temple days and sharp carving light. Pleasant window — pre-equinox, before March heat.
Marchviewing	4/5	March equinox — sun hits inner sanctum
April	2/5	Hot
May	1/5	Very hot
June	2/5	Pre-monsoon
July	2/5	Monsoon
August	2/5	Rains
September	3/5	Equinox again Sept 21
October	4/5	October at Modhera: 22–34°C, Sun Temple carvings workable post-monsoon. Equinox light still close enough to fall into the sanctum — pair with Patan stepwell same day.
November	5/5	November at Modhera: 16–32°C at the 11th-century Sun Temple. Cool mornings best for seeing the carved sabha mandap before midday glare.
December	5/5	December at Modhera Sun Temple: 10–28°C, sabha mandap carvings lit sharply by the low winter sun. Cool enough for a slow full-site walk.

Practical Details

How to reach

Mehsana 25km. Ahmedabad 100km/2hrs.. Roads: Good. Self-drive: Easy. Combine with Rani ki Vav.. Public transport: Buses from Mehsana. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

90m

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget

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