Explore / Gujarat / Modhera Sun TempleModhera Sun Temple
India's Sun Temple of the West
The Modhera Sun Temple (1026 AD), built by the Solanki dynasty, rivals Konark in its astronomical precision and sculptural beauty. The kund (step tank) with 108 shrines and the sabha mandap's 52 intricately carved pillars are among Gujarat's finest masterpieces.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Modhera Sun Temple, by time of day.
Morning
- Modhera Sun Temple sanctum & Sabha Mandap2h · easy
- Surya Kund step tank (108 shrines)1h · easy
Afternoon
- Rani ki Vav UNESCO step well, Patan (25km)2h · easy
Evening
- Sound & Light show (evenings)1h 30m · easy
About 6h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🏛️ Heritage Day5h out
- Modhera Sun Temple sanctum & Sabha Mandap · morning, 2h
- Surya Kund step tank (108 shrines) · morning, 1h
- Rani ki Vav UNESCO step well, Patan (25km) · afternoon, 2h
Landing in a living museum — the architecture greets you before you even unpack.
- 2🎭 Cultural Day1.5h out
- Sound & Light show (evenings) · evening, 1.5h
Final day in Modhera Sun Temple — culture here is in the streets, not just museums — this day takes you through both.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Modhera Sun Temple tripMust-see highlights
Surya Kund step tank (108 miniature shrines)
Sun Temple main sanctum (1026 AD)
Sabha Mandap 52-pillar assembly hall
Equinox sunrise through the sanctum (March 21)
Uttarardha Mandap porch sculptures
Pushkarani tank bathing ghats
Light & Sound show (evenings)
Rani ki Vav (Patan, 25km, UNESCO step well)
Modhera Dance Festival (January)
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Mehsana 25 km · Ahmedabad Airport 100 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Ahmedabad → Modhera
bus · 2h
₹100
approx.
Ahmedabad → Modhera
cab · 1.5h
₹1,500
approx.
Nearby attractions
Modhera Sun Temple questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Modhera Sun Temple?
The best months are January, December, February. October – March July scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Modhera Sun Temple?
Most people spend 1 day in Modhera Sun Temple. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 7 hours of activity.
How do you get to Modhera Sun Temple?
The nearest railway station is Mehsana (25 km) and the nearest airport is Ahmedabad Airport (100 km). The cheapest common route is Ahmedabad → Modhera by bus, about ₹100 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Modhera Sun Temple cost?
Stays start around ₹900 per night, with food about ₹300 per person per day and entry at ₹15.
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