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Modhera
Spend a half‑day at the Sun Temple; add a morning for the stepwells; stay in nearby Mehsana if you want a night (≈25 km (16 mi)).Spend a half‑day at the Sun Temple; add a morning for the stepwells; stay in nearby Mehsana if you want a night (≈16 mi (25 km)).
Modhera is a small village in North Gujarat centred on the 11th‑century Sun Temple. The temple and nearby stepwells can be explored in 4–5 hours; a night in Mehsana lets you see the village at a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (high heat)
- Airport
- AMD
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Modhera112 ▾
- Police112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Modhera, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyModhera is low‑risk; typical concerns are traffic on rural roads and heat in summer – stay hydrated and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAMD Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad).
- Getting aroundBus or shared jeep from Mehsana takes about 45 min; autorickshaws are common for local moves.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea/coffee at temple canteen₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealSnack at Toran Restaurant₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2)
- Museum or sight ticketSun Temple entry (foreigner)₹300 (≈ US$4)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) · Mid ₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AMD Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (8 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Modhera: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
7 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus or shared jeep from Mehsana takes about 45 min; autorickshaws are common for local moves.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Khokhla Wetland
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 30 min
Drive north 7 km (4.3 mi) from ModheraDrive north 4.3 mi (7 km) from Modhera
Good for birdwatching in winter; limited facilities
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mehsana town
Budget hotels and guesthouses 5 km (3.1 mi) from Modhera; good base for early startBudget hotels and guesthouses 3.1 mi (5 km) from Modhera; good base for early start
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Sun Temple entry (foreigner) | ₹300 (≈ US$4) |
| Snack at Toran Restaurant | ₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Tea/coffee at temple canteen | ₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Temple entry fee: ₹25 (≈ under US$1) for Indians, $5/₹300 (≈ US$4) for foreigners; parking ₹30 (≈ under US$1) (check for changes).
- Some stepwells are locked outside visiting hours; verify before arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
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My bed tonight
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મહેરબાની કરીને આ સરનામે લઈ જાઓPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police112
Embassy
US consulate in Ahmedabad (check address); other embassies in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mehsana → Modhera (GSRTC bus): ≈ ₹120, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- કિતલો ખર્ચ થાય છે? — How much does it cost? (kitlo kharch thaye che?)
- સૂર્ય મંદિર ક્યાં છે? — Where is the Sun Temple? (sūrya mandir kyā̃ che?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Modhera. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (high heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Mehsana for early temple entry.
- Consider a private car hire for flexible timing.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Modhera
- secondaryWikivoyage: Modhera, revision 5312772 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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