About the Bahuchar Mata temple
Bahuchar Mata is one of Gujarat's most loved goddesses, and her main temple stands in Becharaji town in Mehsana district. Devotees come from all over Gujarat and beyond. Many families visit to fulfil a vow, or for a child's first haircut. Read more about the town in our Becharaji travel guide. For official visitor information, see the Gujarat Tourism page for the temple.
Busy days: Poonam and Navratri dates
The temple is busiest on Poonam (the full moon day) every month, and during Navratri. The Chaitra and Ashwin Poonam fairs draw very large crowds. On these days:
- Book your taxi a few days ahead. You also get a 10% discount for booking in advance (see how far in advance to book a taxi for other trips).
- Leave early in the morning to beat the traffic and the heat.
- Keep your driver's number handy. Parking near the temple fills up, so your car may wait a short walk away.
- Check darshan and aarti timings with the temple before you go, as they can change on festival days.
Poonam and Navratri dates, October 2026 to December 2027
The next Navratri at Bahucharaji is Sharad Navratri from 11 to 19 October 2026, with Ashwin Poonam on 25–26 October 2026. In 2027, Chaitra Navratri runs from 7 to 15 April, Chaitra Poonam falls on 20 April, and Sharad Navratri runs from 30 September to 8 October.
| Date | Occasion | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 11–19 Oct 2026 | Sharad (Ashwin) Navratri | Very busy; Dussehra on 20 Oct |
| 25–26 Oct 2026 | Ashwin (Sharad) Poonam | One of the biggest fairs of the year |
| 8–9 Nov 2026 | Diwali, then Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year) | New Year temple visits; book early |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Kartik Poonam | Busy |
| 23–24 Dec 2026 | Margashirsh Poonam | Busy |
| 22 Jan 2027 | Paush Poonam | Busy |
| 20 Feb 2027 | Magh Poonam | Busy |
| 22 Mar 2027 | Phalgun Poonam (Holi) | Busy |
| 7–15 Apr 2027 | Chaitra Navratri | Very busy; Ram Navami on 15 Apr |
| 20 Apr 2027 | Chaitra Poonam | One of the biggest fairs of the year |
| 20 May 2027 | Vaishakh Poonam | Busy; hot, leave early |
| 18 Jun 2027 | Jyeshtha Poonam | Busy; hot, leave early |
| 18 Jul 2027 | Ashadh Poonam (Guru Purnima) | Busy; monsoon roads |
| 17 Aug 2027 | Shravan Poonam (Raksha Bandhan) | Busy; monsoon roads |
| 15 Sep 2027 | Bhadrapad Poonam | Busy |
| 30 Sep–8 Oct 2027 | Sharad (Ashwin) Navratri | Very busy; Dussehra on 9 Oct |
| 14–15 Oct 2027 | Ashwin (Sharad) Poonam | One of the biggest fairs of the year |
| 14 Nov 2027 | Kartik Poonam | Busy |
| 13 Dec 2027 | Margashirsh Poonam | Busy |
Dates are from the Drik Panchang calendar. A Poonam can fall a day earlier or later depending on when the full moon starts, so check the temple's own announcements before you travel. Book a taxi for these dates a few days ahead: you get 10% off for booking in advance, and early-morning cars go first.
How much is a taxi to Bahucharaji temple?
A one-way taxi to Bahucharaji temple from Ahmedabad (100 km) costs about ₹1,800 in a sedan, ₹1,950 in an Ertiga or ₹2,700 in an Innova Crysta; from Mehsana (40 km) it is the minimum fare, ₹1,000 in a sedan. A same-day round trip from Ahmedabad, with the car waiting during darshan, is ₹3,900 in a sedan. Tolls and parking are extra.
Fares are the same on festival days. Tell us where you start and we give you the full fare before you book.
| Car | Seats | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Swift Dzire) | 4 | ₹12/km |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹13/km |
| Innova | 7 | ₹18/km |
| Tempo Traveller / bus | Groups | Quote on call |
Tolls, parking and state tax are extra at actual cost. Driver allowance is ₹300/day on outstation trips, and night travel (10 PM to 6 AM) is 20% extra. The first 30 minutes of waiting are free, then ₹100/hour. No advance payment is needed: pay by cash or UPI. Booking in advance gets a 10% discount.
How far is Bahucharaji from nearby cities?
Bahucharaji is about 100 km from Ahmedabad (around 2.5 hours), 110 km from Ahmedabad Airport, 100 km from Gandhinagar and 40 km from Mehsana. The Modhera Sun Temple is 25 km away, so many pilgrims visit both on one day.
| From | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 100 km | ~2.5 hours |
| Ahmedabad Airport | 110 km | ~2.8 hours |
| Gandhinagar | 100 km | ~2 hours |
| Mehsana | 40 km | ~1 hour |
| Patan | 50 km | ~1.5 hours |
| Modhera | 25 km | ~1 hour |
| Shankheshwar | 30 km | ~50 minutes |
| Palanpur | 105 km | ~2 hours |
| Vadodara | 220 km | ~4 hours |
| Rajkot | 220 km | ~4.5 hours |
| Surat | 375 km | ~8 hours |
One-day temple circuit from Becharaji
Many pilgrims add two famous sights nearby and make it a full day out:
- Bahuchar Mata temple, Becharaji: start with morning darshan.
- Modhera Sun Temple, about 25 km away: the 11th-century temple with its stepped tank.
- Rani ki Vav, Patan, about 50 km from Becharaji: the UNESCO World Heritage stepwell.
The whole circuit fits in one day by car. With the car kept for the day, it is billed on at least 300 km plus ₹300 for the driver: ₹3,900 in a sedan. Jain pilgrims often add Shankheshwar, about 30 km away.
Why pilgrims book with us
- Based in Becharaji: our branch is at Hansalpur Circle, close to the temple.
- 4.9★ on Google
- Clean cars with GPS tracking, from a sedan to an Innova, Tempo Traveller or bus for big families.
- No advance payment: pay by cash or UPI.
- Free cancellation up to 8 hours before pickup.
Book your Bahucharaji temple taxi now and let us handle the road while you focus on darshan.
