Kāmākhyā Mandir
The greatest Śakti Pīṭha of the east
From the official temple website
Managed by Kamakhya Debutter Board
Please note
- The temple publicly warns against third-party pūjā-booking apps — use this domain only.
⭐ Why it is famous
The yoni-pīṭha of the Devī on Nilachal hill, with no image — only a spring-fed cleft in rock — and the Ambubāchī Melā when the temple closes for the Devī's menses.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Rebuilt in 1565 by Koch king Naranarayan after destruction; the site is a very old Tantric seat with the ten Mahāvidyā shrines around it.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:30 – 13:00 and 14:30 – 17:30
- Closed 3 days during Ambubāchī
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; ₹501 VIP and ₹101 special entry passes at the counter
- Queues of 3–6 hours on weekends and in Ambubāchī (June)
- Animal sacrifice is practised in the outer courtyard
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Kāmākhyā Mandir, Guwahati, KamrupGuwahati (GHY) — 8 km
- Government: ASTC bus stand, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati — 8 km
- Private buses: Private coaches from Paltan Bazar
Guwahati (LGBI) (GAU) — 20 km
Taxis and city buses up Nilachal hill; the road is steep but good.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
Nilachal Hill viewpointHilltop views over the Brahmaputra River and Guwahati city.Umananda IslandPeacock Island on the Brahmaputra, reachable by ferry.Assam State MuseumMuseum showcasing Assamese art, epigraphy, and tribal artifacts.Deepor Beel Wildlife SanctuaryRamsar-listed wetland known for birdlife near Guwahati.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Trust dharmaśālās on the hill
- Hotels in Paltan Bazar and Guwahati city
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹11,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Brahmaputra river cruise
- Umananda island
- Kaziranga (200 km)
- Assam State Museum
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–March; Ambubāchī in June for the festival