Ambaji Tourism
Ambaji tourism attracts bounteous tourists owing to the renowned shrine of Ambaji. Apart from the Ambaji temple there are several other places of attraction in and around the town of Ambaji. Tourists can avail the bus services owned by the Gujarat State transport in order to explore these spots. Car rentals are also available in Ambaji to visit the outstations.Tourist Spots in Ambaji
Ambaji abounds with a myriad of tourist places within the town as well as in its vicinity. Let’s have a brief insight into the enthralling tourist spots near Ambaji:Ambaji Temple
Gabbar Hill
Shri Koteshwar Mahadev Temple
Kamakshi Mandir
Kailash Tekari
Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary
This famous sanctuary is situated in Gujarat in the district of Banaskantha. It takes just 15 kms to reach this sanctuary from Ambaji town. It was set up on 7th August in the year 1989 by Gujarat Government. The aim of launching this sanctuary was to safeguard, propagate and expand wildlife and its surroundings. The name of the sanctuary is derived from the temples of Balaram and Ambaji respectively which lie in the 2 corners of the sanctuary. The Balaram Ambaji sanctuary brags of several endangered birds and animals like striped hyena, fox, Indian pangolin, sloth bear, blue bull and Indian civet. The region also possesses various therapeutic plants such as gugal, kadaya and musali.Poshina
The Darbargadh Poshina is a must-visit in Poshina. It was earlier a palace which belonged to the Chalukya realm and it has now been transformed into a heritage hotel. The hotel boasts of many arches and pillars, gardens, giant gateways, a lovely courtyard, a huge dome, terraces and lawns. Poshina is also well-known for the “Chitra Vichitra Fair” which takes place at a nearby village named Gunbhakhari a few weeks after Holi. Here one can also check out the ancient Jain sandstone shrines of Neminath and Parshvanath and an ancient Shiva temple.
Mangalya Van
This charming “Van” or forest is located just 1.5 kilometers away from the Ambaji town and is positioned over the Kailash Hill. Here one can witness the stunning view of the various water bodies. The famous astrologers think that the saplings, plants and herbs possessed by this forest have astrological importance. Tourists visiting this Van can select plants according to their individual zodiac signs and experience an affirmative change in their lives. 3 plants are allotted to each zodiac sign and they are potted in an area of 18 square meters.Kumbhariya Jain Temples
These are a cluster of Jain temples that were built around 900 years back. Tourists can explore these temples by covering a distance of just 2.2 kilometers from the Ambaji town in Banaskantha district of Gujarat. These shrines are dedicated to 5 Jain Teerthankaras i.e. Parshvanath, Sambhavanath, Mahavira, Shantinath and Neminath. According to a legend, Seth Vimal Shah was ordered by Goddess Ambika to build 360 Jain shrines. He constructed all the temples but forgot to install the idol of the Goddess; as a result the Goddess destroyed all the 360 temples in fury except these five shrines. Later on Vimal Shah set up the idol of Ambika Mata in the rest 5 temples.All the temples are north-facing, made of white marble and are engraved with gorgeous statues of deities, musicians and damsels. The architecture of these Jain temples reflects the Jain culture and they also depict the medieval era.
Accommodation at Ambaji
Following are some of the best places that tourists can check out for accommodation at Ambaji:- Iscon Ambe Valley
Address: Nr. Ambaji Town Gate,
Himmatnagar Rd, Ambaji
Contact Person: Mr. Hitesh Sharma
Phone number : 02749264411
Email id : hsharma@iscongroup.com
- Maan Holiday Home
Address: Opposite Ambaji Mata Mandir,
B/H. Jain Derasar, Ambaji,
Pin code- 385110
Phone numbers: 02749-262800,
94266 44180 and 93761 79744
Email id: info@maanholidayhome.com
- Panchal Bhuvan Ambaji
Address: Panchal Sheri, Ambaji,
Banaskantha, Pin code- 385110,
Nr Ambaji Bus Stand
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262153
and +(91)-9409267784
- Hotel Ambaji International
Address: Himmatnagar Highway,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Ambaji Temple,
Nr Bus Stop
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-264540 or 262240
and +(91)-9426031588
Website Address: www.ambajiinternational.com
- Modi Bhavan
Address: Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Opposite Bus Stand
Phone numbers: 9424065560
and +(91)-9427285115
- Hotel Krishna Palace
Address: Khedbrahma Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Opp Choudhary Samaj
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-264850/264851,
9824589835 and +(91)-9824063382
- Prajapati Bhuvan
Address: Holiday Home Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Behind Jain Derasar
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262902
and +(91)-9429464337
- Panchal Dharamshala
Address: Main Bazaar Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Opposite Petrol Pump
Phone number: +(91)-2749-262342
- Riddhi Siddhi Hotel
Address: Nr State Bank,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code - 385110,
Opposite Bus Stn
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262118,
9913726583 and +(91)-9727620537
- Sitabaa Sadan
Address: Himmatnagar Highway,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Opposite Police Stn
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262605
and +(91)-9662206626
- Hotel Mayur Palace
Address: Himmatnagar Highway,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Somani Marble Art
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262550,
9725728619 and +(91)-9898440942
- Choudhary Vishranti Gruh
Address: Koteshwar Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Opposite Hospital
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262228
and +(91)-9879022451
- Samparn Atithi Gruh
Address: Panchal Sheri,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Opposite Petrol Pump
Phone number: +(91)-9429893383
- Patidar Bhavan
Address: Holiday Home Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Jain Derasar
Phone numbers: +(91)-9725121727,
+(91)-2749-264299 and 9998902673
- Hotel Sree Shantinath Palace
Address: Nr Ambaji Temple Shopping Center,
Nr Jain Derasar, Modi Vas,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-264004
and +(91)-9898516200
- Hotel Akashganga
Address: Khumbhariya Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Bus Stn
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262764
and +(91)-9712217356
- Hotel Ajanta
Address: Shaktidwar Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Ambaji Temple
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262471,
9898561477 and +(91)-9824067094
- Mangalam Guest House
Address: Ram Nagar Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Bus Stand
Phone numbers: 9904099340,
7698953936 and 9429853253
- Hotel Lion
Address: Modivas Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Temple Main Gate
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-264098,
9725301444 and +(91)-9824357411
- Hotel EIlora
Address: Ambaji Mandir Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Opp Bus Stn
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262327/ 262627
and +(91)-9974241865
- Hotel Green Park
Address: Shakti Dwar Marg,
Abu Ambaji Highway,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Opp Jain Derasar
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262751,
9898233644 and +(91)-8141571871
- Ambica Bhavan
Address: Shaktidwar Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Ambaji Petrol Pump
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262569
and +(91)-9427645008
- Hotel Ambey Residency
Address: Shaktidwar Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Opposite Ambaji Temple
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-264354,
+(91)-9974542725 and 9998698723
- Hotel Bhavani Palace
Address: Aabu Highway,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Bhavani Cmplx
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262425,
+(91)-9998022091 and 9898164435
- Sunrise Palace Hotel
Address: Nr Ambaji Temple,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262470,
+(91)-9898750075 and 8141750075
- Hotel Apsara
Address: Bus Station Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Opp Bus Stand
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262180,
+(91)-8140690608 and 9429420405
- Hotel Roopalee Palace
Address: Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110, Opp ST Stop,
Nr SBI, Danta
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262194,
+(91)-9898516160 and 9429480405
- Hotel Anand Bhavani Palace
Address: Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Opp Ambika Bhojnalay,
Nr Bhavani Petrol Pump
- Hotel Shakti Palace
Address: Abu Highway,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Shakti Entry Gate
Phone number: +(91)-2749-264249
- Hotel Madhav Inn
Address: Himat Nagar Highway Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Bus Stn
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-262000,
+(91)-9898175319 and 9712975319
- Anjali Guest House
Address: Holiday Home Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Jain Derasar
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-291005,
+(91)-9979331967 and 9099210847
- Ambica Vishranti Gruh
Address: Himmat Nagar Highway,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Ambaji Bhojanalay
Phone number: +(91)-2749-262143
- Patidar Bhavan
Address: Holiday Home Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Jain Derasar
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-264299,
+(91)-9725121727 and 9998902673
- Hotel Sree Shantinath Palace
Address: Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Ambaji Temple Shopping Center,
Nr Jain Derasar, Modi Vas
Phone numbers: +(91)-2749-264004
and +(91)-9898516200
- Patan Mochi Samaj Wadi
Address: Panchal Sheri, Ambaji,
Banaskantha, Pin code- 385110,
Nr Jaypur Murti Musium
Phone: 9879857276
and +(91)-8128115280
- Kadiwadi Dharamshala Ambaji
Address: Shaktidwar Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Green Park Hotel
Phone: +(91)-2749-262734
and +(91)-9898772640
- Sree Limbachiya Dharmshala Trust
Address: Koteshwar Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Chaudhari Gruh
Phone: 9624957881
and +(91)-9978101632
- Hotel Rajmandir
Address: Himmatnagar Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin- 385110,
Opp D K Circle
Phone: +(91)-2749-262840
and +(91)-9662481234
Website Address: www.rajmandirhotel.com
- Chadotar Sardar Patel Trust
Address: New Bus Stand Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin- 385110,
Nr Police Stn
Phone: +(91)-2749-262229
- Hotel Payal
Address: Abu Higway Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Temple Main Gate
Phone: 9601785001
and +(91)-9898311707
- Hotel Greenpark
Address: Temple Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Temple Main Gate
Phone: +(91)-9428370718
- Mansawadi Dharamshala
Address: Main Bazaar Rd,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Temple Main Gate
Phone: +(91)-2749-262239
- Sree Ram Guest House
Address: Abu Ambaji Highway,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin code- 385110,
Nr Temple Main Gate
Phone: +(91)-2749-262440
and +(91)-9724249979
- Uma Maiya Dharmashala
Address: Main Bazaar,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin- 385110,
Opposite Gram Panchayat
Phone: +(91)-2749-262322
- Agravaal Guest House
Address: Ambaji Highway,
Ambaji, Banaskantha,
Pin- 385110,
Opposite Bus Stand
Phone: +(91)-2749-262132