Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Ahmedabad travel guide
Spiritual site

Magnificent Swaminarayan temple with intricate carvings, exhibitions, and water shows symbolizing devotion and peace.
| Time to spend | About 3 h (2.5–4 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 4:30–8 PM — exhibitions in daylight, then evening water show |
| Avoid | 12–3 PM — hot with long open-air walks |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | May–Jun |
| Entry fee | Paid entry |
| Opening hours | Mon: Closed; Tue–Sun: 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Setting | Indoor & outdoor |
| Effort | Easy — Bags, phones and cameras not allowed inside; use lockers |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Groups, Wheelchair |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 on Google (20,216 reviews) |
Closed Mondays; winter evenings are pleasant while summer afternoons are very hot.



Most visitors spend about 3 h; 2.5–4 h depending on pace.
4:30–8 PM, for exhibitions in daylight, then evening water show. The best months are Oct–Mar.
Entry is paid; check the current price at the gate or on the official site.
Mon: Closed; Tue–Sun: 10 AM–7:30 PM.
Modest dress; no shorts or sleeveless tops; remove footwear
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gandhinagar on Google Maps