Guwahati, Assam
Main God
Goddess Kamakhya
Timings
Check locally
Location
Guwahati
Type
SHAKTI PEETH
Take an auto or shared vehicle to the top of Nilachal Hill. The road winds up the hill. During festivals, vehicles may be restricted and you may need to walk the last stretch.
Deposit footwear and prohibited items at the counter. Join the free darshan queue or purchase a VIP ticket for faster entry. During Ambubachi Mela, expect very long waits.
Descend a narrow, dark stairway into the underground Garbhagriha. The sanctum houses the Yoni-shaped stone, the sacred symbol of Goddess Kamakhya. A natural spring keeps the stone moist. Darshan is brief due to the narrow passage.
Visit the other temples on Nilachal Hill dedicated to the Dasa Mahavidyas (Ten Tantric Goddesses) including Tara, Bhuvaneshwari, Bagalamukhi, Chinnamasta, Tripura Sundari, and others.
Collect prasad (sindoor, red cloth, and flowers). Enjoy the panoramic views of the Brahmaputra River from the hilltop before descending.
Nilachal Hill, Guwahati, Assam 781010
By Bus
ASTC buses from Guwahati city centre to Kamakhya. Regular services from Paltan Bazaar and ISBT. State buses from Shillong, Tezpur, and Jorhat also available
By Air
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) - 20 km from the temple. Taxis and Ola/Uber available
By Rail
Kamakhya Junction Railway Station - 7 km from the temple. Guwahati Railway Station - 8 km. Both have trains from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and major cities
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws and shared jeeps from Guwahati city. The temple is on Nilachal Hill; shared vehicles go up to the hilltop. Ola/Uber available in the city
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