Places to visit in Mehsana
5 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
Modhera 1
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Modhera Sun Temple Official source
Built 1026-27 under Bhima I of the Chaulukyas (ASI, via Gujarat Tourism), with the Surya Kund of 108 shrines; open 7 AM-6 PM; solar-powered projection show since October 2022.
Vadnagar 2
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Vadnagar Official source
Ancient town fortified in 1152, with the Solanki Kirti Toran, Hatkeshwar temple, Sharmishtha lake and an excavated Buddhist monastery; Tana-Riri music festival (Gujarat Tourism).
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Kirti Toran, Vadnagar Official source
Carved Solanki-era arch listed by Gujarat Tourism.
Temples 2
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Bahuchar Mata Temple, Becharaji Official source
Temple listed by Gujarat Tourism.
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Taranga Hill Jain Temple Official source
12th-century temple with a 5 m image of Ajitnath and a shrine to the goddess Taranamata; open 9 AM-6 PM (Gujarat Tourism).
In depth: Modhera Sun Temple
Modhera's Sun Temple was built by the Chaulukya (Solanki) king Bhima I in 1026-27. In front of the carved hall lies the Surya Kund, a stepped tank lined with 108 small shrines. A solar-powered projection show and heritage lighting were added in October 2022.
At a glance
- Type
- Sun temple Official source
- Built
- 1026-27 CE, reign of Bhima I (ASI, via Gujarat Tourism) Official source
- Timings
- 7:00 AM-6:00 PM (Gujarat Tourism) Official source
- Distance
- About 25 km from Mehsana; 99 km from Ahmedabad (Gujarat Tourism) Official source
- Fees
- Not on the official page Not yet verified
- Time needed
- Two to three hours
History and significance
- Date
- Built in 1026-27 CE according to the ASI (Gujarat Tourism). Official source
- Kund
- Shrines to Ganesh, Vishnu and Shiva on its sides (Gujarat Tourism). Official source
What to see
- Surya Kund
- Stepped tank with 108 shrines.
- Sabha mandap
- Carved assembly hall.
- Evening show
- Solar-powered 3D projection mapping.
Visiting
- Timings
- 7 AM-6 PM. Official source
- Fees and show times
- To confirm. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Modhera Dance Festival
- Held at the temple in some years; 2027 dates to confirm. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Treat it as a protected monument.
- Do not climb on the kund shrines.
How to reach Modhera Sun Temple
- By air
- Ahmedabad (Gujarat Tourism). Official source
- By road
- 99 km from Ahmedabad; 83 km from Gandhinagar (Gujarat Tourism). Official source
- By train
- Mehsana, about 25 km. Official source
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 07:25 | 18:15 | Best: cool, dry |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 07:15 | 18:36 | Good |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:52 | 18:50 | Warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 06:22 | 19:02 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 06:00 | 19:15 | Hottest |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 05:54 | 19:29 | Monsoon arrives |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 06:03 | 19:31 | Monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 06:17 | 19:16 | Monsoon |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 06:27 | 18:47 | Monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:38 | 18:17 | Warm; Navratri season |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:56 | 17:57 | Best: dry, pleasant |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 07:16 | 17:57 | Best: cool, dry |
Suggested plans
- Half day
- Modhera from Ahmedabad.
- Full day
- Modhera and Rani ki Vav in Patan.
- Two days
- Add Vadnagar and Taranga.
How to reach Mehsana
- By train
- Mehsana; Siddhapur for Vadnagar (Gujarat Tourism).
- By air
- Ahmedabad (Gujarat Tourism).
- By road
- Modhera 99 km and Vadnagar 111 km from Ahmedabad.
- Headquarters
- Mehsana
- Coast
- Landlocked
Best time to visit Mehsana
- Best time
- November to February.
- Climate
- Hot summers, monsoon June-September, mild winters.
Dates to plan around in Gujarat
- Rann Utsav 2026-27 — Dhordo, Kutch: 1 Nov 2026 - 7 Mar 2027 per Travel Trade Journal; official page still shows 2025-26 (to confirm)
- Girnar parikrama — Junagadh: November, Kartik Ekadashi to Purnima; 2026 dates to confirm
- Shamlaji Fair — Shamlaji, Aravalli: 20-24 November 2026 (Incredible India)
- International Kite Festival — Ahmedabad: 10-14 January 2026 edition; 2027 to confirm
- Bhavnath fair — Girnar Taleti, Junagadh: 3-8 March 2027 (Incredible India)
- Kavant fair — Kavant, Chhota Udaipur: After Holi; 7 March 2026 listed; 2027 to confirm
- Saputara Monsoon Festival — Saputara, Dang: 8-29 August 2026 (passed)
- Tarnetar fair — Tarnetar, Surendranagar: Bhadarva (Aug-Sep); 26-29 Aug 2025 last listed
Where to stay in Mehsana
No stays have been verified for Mehsana yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Mehsana
What is Mehsana known for?
The Modhera Sun Temple, ancient Vadnagar and the Jain hill temple at Taranga.
What is the one place not to miss in Mehsana?
Modhera Sun Temple. Built 1026-27 under Bhima I of the Chaulukyas (ASI, via Gujarat Tourism), with the Surya Kund of 108 shrines; open 7 AM-6 PM; solar-powered projection show since October 2022.
Which is the nearest railway station to Mehsana?
Mehsana; Siddhapur for Vadnagar (Gujarat Tourism).
Which is the nearest airport to Mehsana?
Ahmedabad (Gujarat Tourism).
When is the best time to visit Mehsana?
November to February.
How many places are there to visit in Mehsana?
Our guide lists 5 places in Mehsana district, Gujarat, across modhera, vadnagar, temples.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Rani ki Vav, Patan — Stepwell built from 1063 by Queen Udayamati in memory of Bhimdev I; World Heritage Site since 2014. Evening 3D projection shows at 7:30 and 8:00 PM (Gujarat Tourism).
- Adalaj ni Vav, Gandhinagar — 15th-century stepwell of five storeys; open 8 AM-6 PM (Gujarat Tourism).