Kamakhya Temple Visit Guide: Timings, Queues and How to Reach

By the 7 Sister Ridezz team in Guwahati. About 1 min read.

Quick answer

Kamakhya Temple sits on Nilachal Hill in western Guwahati, about 20 km from the airport. Go early in the morning to avoid long queues. The temple closes for about three days during Ambubachi Mela in June.

How to reach

Kamakhya is on Nilachal Hill, about 8 km from Paltan Bazar and 20 km from the airport. Cars can drive up the hill; parking near the top is limited on busy days.

Queues and tickets

  • The general queue can take several hours on weekends and festivals.
  • A paid special entry ticket is usually available at the temple for a shorter wait.
  • Reach early in the morning for the shortest lines.

Festivals

  • Ambubachi Mela (June): the temple is closed for about three days and the area is very crowded.
  • Durga Puja and Manasha Puja also bring large crowds.

Etiquette

Dress modestly and follow instructions from temple staff. Timings and rules change, so check locally before you go.

Book a car with driver for darshan and the driver will wait during your visit.