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Modasa
Modasa is a half-day stop for the lake and hillock views, not a base: pass through on the way to Ambaji or Idar unless you have family in town.
Modasa is a small market town in North Gujarat with a few calm sights — a lake park, a hillock viewpoint and a reservoir — that fill a relaxed half-day. Most travellers use it as a lunch or photo stop between Mehsana and Ambaji or Idar. The town has no major hotels or nightlife; plan to sleep elsewhere.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, roads may be slow)
- Airport
- AMD
- Nights
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Modasa112 ▾
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 Modasa, 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
- SafetyModasa is a quiet town with low crime.
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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 · 112 fire and ambulance (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) (About 2.5 h by road; the nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundAutorickshaws for short hops within town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
- High-end bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
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) (About 2.5 h by road; the nearest major airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Dec (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Modasa: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Apr
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
2 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Oct
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 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
Autorickshaws for short hops within town. A private vehicle is better for reaching the reservoir and water park. Walking between the bus port, Odhari Lake and Khalikpur Hillock is feasible (about 20–30 min each).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Bus or private vehicle via SH 56, about 1.5 h
Major temple town; combine with Modasa for a full day.
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Bus or private vehicle, about 1 h
Fort and hill views; good half-day from Modasa.
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Bus or private vehicle, about 1 h
Better accommodation and train connections.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or private vehicle, about 45 min
Historic town with stepwells and a lake.
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.
Town centre near the bus port
A few basic lodges; no mid-range or branded hotels. Most visitors stay in Mehsana or Himatnagar.
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
- ₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic lodge room1 × 1 night × ₹600 | ₹600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Autorickshaw from bus port to Odhari Lake and back1 × ₹200 · check | ₹200 |
| Private vehicle hire for a day (with driver)1 × ₹2,500 · check | ₹2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹490 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,695 per person per day, bed included | ₹5,390≈ US$65 |
Very limited options; check in advance.
2026 estimate in rupees; no accommodation included because most visitors pass through.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali meal | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Autorickshaw ride within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs may accept foreign cards reliably: carry enough cash from Ahmedabad or Mehsana.
- Restaurants close early (by 21:00); eat before 20:00.Restaurants close early (by 9:00 PM); eat before 8:00 PM.
- The water park (Aquaworld) is seasonal — check if open before making the 18 km (11 mi) detour.The water park (Aquaworld) is seasonal — check if open before making the 11 mi (18 km) detour.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- GSRTC bus Ahmedabad → Modasa: about ₹150–200 (≈ US$2–3), 2.5 h (check)
- Autorickshaw bus port → Odhari Lake: ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- કેટલું? — How much? (ketlu?)
- બસ સ્ટેન્ડ ક્યાં છે? — Where is the bus stop? (bas stand kyā̃ che?)
- મને રિક્ષા જોઈએ — I need a rickshaw (mane rikshā joīe)
Gujarati is the local language; Hindi also works.
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 Modasa. 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 (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, roads may be slow) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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