Every year more than 6 million tourists and devotees visit the Kamakhya Temple of Assam. The most common question for every visitor are “How much time does it take to get a darshan of Maa Kamakhya?” or “Is there any direct entry in Kamakhya Temple ?”.
Being one of the most visited and famous temples of Guwahati, there is always a long line of queue in front of the Kamakhya temple.
But How To Get Direct Entry in Kamakhya Temple?
If you want to skip the long line of queue and get a a direct entry in Kamakhya temple. You must buy a VIP pass. The direct entry or the VIP pass is fast and convenient mode of getting to see the Maa Kamakhya temple
Why Should You Consider Getting a Direct Entry or VIP Pass?
As you know, the Kamakhya temple of Guwahati receives around 10,000 footfalls on an average day. So it is not possible to get the darshan of the deity without having to stand in a long line of queue. In general queue, it would take around 6-7 hours before you get to visit the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. If you want to cut this time by half, then you must buy a VIP pass for Kamakhya Temple.
Besides, you are travelling with children, sick or elderly person, Kamakhya Temple VIP pass becomes essential. It is because following the queue is a physically demanding task.
Benefits of VIP Pass For Kamakhya Temple
- You don’t have to face a long line of queue in front of you. In VIP pass, the batch strength is only 100 person and route to visit the inner temple (garbhagriha) is short.
- A VIP pass for kamakhya temple would reduce your visiting time duration by 50% .
- The VIP line offers for more space and seating arrangements. So, you are tired of standing in queue, you can sit, relax and still be in the queue.
Cost of VIP Pass or Direct Entry in Kamakhya Temple
The cost of VIP ticket for Maa Kamakhya Temple is Rs. 501/- (Five Hundred and One Rupees Only). There is no fee children below 10 years of age. Children are given free entry along with the passes for parents/guardians.
Kamakhya Temple VIP Pass Booking
Online Booking VIP Pass
There is an online system for booking VIP passes for Kamakhya Temple. You can visit this page (https://mkdonline.in/).
Offline Booking VIP Pass
You must visit the Special Ticket Counter to book the VIP ticket. The special ticket counter is situated near gate number 06 at the end of the stairs that starts from opposite of the SBI ATM. The ticket counter is generally not busy. A token number is written on the VIP pass. The help desk at the counter would guide you about the main entrance gate and your timing slot.
The tickets are sold two or three times a day depending on the number of visitors. Each time, only 200 tickets are sold.
Kamakhya Temple VIP Darshan Timings
There is no separate timing for VIP pass or general pass. The temple door opens at 7:30 AM and closes at 4:30 PM (winter)/5 PM (summer). There is a breaktime from 1 PM to 2:30 PM during which the temple gate remains closed.
You can read all FAQs regarding VIP pass in this blog
Things To Note Before Buying a VIP Pass
- The best time to book a ticket is at 7:30 AM; for that you have to be at counter queue before 6 AM on normal day or 5 AM on holidays/festive days.
- Suppose you get to the temple at 5:30 AM, book at VIP slot at 7:30 AM, you will get your VIP darshan in between 8:30 – 9:30 AM. So, average visiting time is 4 hours. But again, Kamakhya temple timing depends on which day you visit.
- Once you book VIP ticket, you would be given seats in a restroom where are 100 seat capacity (as 100 persons are given tickets per slot). Once the temple door opens, you would be informed and you join the queue. Until then, be seated and relax in the name of Maa Kamakhya.
My Personal Experience with Kamakhya Temple VIP Pass
Being a native to Guwahati, I had planned my visit in advance. I arrived well before the 5:30 AM to secure a coveted VIP slot. The temple’s timing was unpredictable. So, always be at least half an hour in advance to the actual timing. I joined the queue at 6:15 AM, ready to embark on a journey of faith and discovery.
At precisely 7:30 AM, the queue before me ended and I approached the ticket counter. I paid the amount of Rs. 501/- in case. With VIP ticket in hand, I made my way to the designated waiting area—a spacious restroom.
As the clock ticked closer to 8:30 AM, I was full of anticipation. The temple doors were soon to open. As I stepped through the threshold of Kamakhya Temple, a wave of awe washed over me. The sacred halls echoed with chants and hymns made me realise the story of the kamakhya temple I read earlier.
At around 9:15 AM, I made my way towards the sanctum sanctorum, where the divine presence of Maa Kamakhya Devi awaited.
The purpose presententing the above story is to aware you about the ground reality. As you have seen, the direct entry in Kamakhya temple is still not so direct. It still takes more than 4 hours (excluding journey time) to get a darshan of Maa Kamakhya Devi.
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Unfortunately our experience at Kamakhya temple was aweful.We travelled all the way from South for a Darshan.We reached the temple for a ticket by 5:30 am and by then hundreds of people were in queue and only twohundred tickets were given before the counter was closed. So we could not get the ticket. We could get a VIP darshan ticket after 6 days gap.Thatday we went there for the ticket. And the panda was supposed provide the OTP inspite we paid the amount.He was relectant as he wants extra money in the form form some Puja.We had to beg him for release OTP.And finally we were in queue after 2 hours and waited in queue for another 3 hours for darshan of Maa.so all together it took 5 to 6 hours before we came out.Till than there was no bathroom or water facility inside. It will be good if Government take some action about the ticketing and Panda domination in the temple.But only satisfaction is we had the opportunity to have a glimpse ofMaa and touched the holy water. Jai Mata di!
Sad to hear about the inconvenience you’ve faced. Currently, the temple’s ticketing system isn’t tailored for tourists, and the pandas (temple priests) may not provide much assistance. Travellers should minimize reliance on the pandas and arrange VIP tickets independently. Avoid seeking their help for rituals and puja as they are only after your money. Instead, opt for a darshan, offer prayers according to your preference, and seek blessings from Maa Kamakhya Devi directly.