Shri Koteshwar Mahadev, Ambaji, is a 10-minute journey from Ambaji Temple by a hired auto. We paid Rs. 300 (so expensive) to visit Shri Koteshwar Dham and nearby temples, including Gabbar Hill.

We were two and were feeling hungry. We inquired with one of the person present at Ambaji Temple about any good restaurants around. He said – Shri Ambica Bhojanalay, run by the Ambaji Temple Trust is near a bus stand just a few meters away from the temple.

Ok – said I, and we walked towards the bhojanalay.  We enter the premises and inquire. We were guided to go upstairs. On the first floor, it is and devotees in the queue. Food served by women. The food quality is really good and lots and lots of devotees are around having food. After finishing our food, when we walked towards the ground floor, we saw a queue outside a window. I inquire with the guard. He said it was a token for food. Oops, nobody told us, nor can I read what is written in the Gujarati language. So, what to do now?

I was again in queue. I purchased two coupons. The guard said to hand over this coupon to him as he would deposit it upstairs at Bhojanalay. Ok – said I.

Rs. 15 and Rs. 10 coupon rates for adults and children.

Timings: 10 am – 10 pm.

Thank you, Temple Trust.

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Gabbar Hill is approx. 1 km from Ambaji Temple. One can reach via auto for Rs. 10 per person, or one’s own vehicle, or walking. To reach the top of Gabbar Hill one has to climb approx. 950 steps. There is a rope-way facility also. The ticket costs Rs. 80/- per person to and fro.

I started climbing the steps at 1:30 pm and reached the top of Gabbar Hill at 1:55 pm.

Note: We booked the entire auto from Ambaji temple for Rs. 300 (quite expensive) because we wanted to visit nearby temples such as Koteshwar Dham, Kamakshi Temple, Valmiki Dham, Kumbhariyaji, and Gabbar Hill.