The carved stone Shamlaji temple under a blue sky

North Gujarat · Vishnu temple

Shamlaji group trip guide

Shamlaji: Vishnu temple in North Gujarat. From Ahmedabad it is 137 km by road, 3–4 hours in a group vehicle with stops. Groups give it 1–2 hours. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ahmedabad costs ₹8,100–10,000 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Ahmedabad
137 km by road
Time to give it
1–2 hours
Best season
All year; November for the fair
Fare from Ahmedabad
₹8,100–10,000 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Ahmedabad (AMD)

Shamlaji in Aravalli district is an old Vishnu temple on the Meshvo river; a large fair is held at Kartik Purnima in November.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Shamlaji from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Ahmedabad → Shamlaji

₹8,100–10,000

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 137 km one way · 1 day, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

Paired with Ambaji on a two-day darshan loop.

Temples & pilgrimage

How far is Shamlaji

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Shamlaji
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad137 km3–4 h–

Group fares from Ahmedabad

Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.

Ahmedabad to Shamlaji: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 day
SUV / Innova6–7₹5,600–7,500
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹6,800–8,700
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹8,100–10,000
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹9,400–11,900
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹17,900–24,200

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: All year; November for the fair.
  • Time to give it: 1–2 hours.
  • Who goes: Pilgrims, Families.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Ahmedabad (AMD). International flights land at Ahmedabad (AMD).
  • Nearest railway station: Himmatnagar.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Official pages and sources

Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

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Questions groups ask

Ahmedabad thi Shamlaji ketlu km? (How far is Shamlaji from Ahmedabad?)

137 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour). Road distance from our route catalog.

Shamlaji ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Ahmedabad se Shamlaji round trip (137 km ek taraf, 1 din): 17-seater ₹8,100–10,000, 40–49 seater bus ₹17,900–24,200. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein.

What does a group trip to Shamlaji cost?

Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹5,600–7,500; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹6,800–8,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹8,100–10,000; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹9,400–11,900; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹17,900–24,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Shamlaji?

1–2 hours. With the drive from Ahmedabad, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. Paired with Ambaji on a two-day darshan loop.

When is the best time to visit Shamlaji?

All year; November for the fair.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Shamlaji from abroad?

Nearest airport: Ahmedabad (AMD). Nearest railway station: Himmatnagar. Ahmedabad (AMD) is Gujarat's main international airport; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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