VIP Pass For Kamakhya Temple : Ticket Booking and Guidelines

Suppose you are planning to visit the Maa Kamakhya Temple of Guwahati. In that case, the most common question that comes to your mind is “How much time does it take to get a darshan of Maa Kamakhya?” or “Is there any VIP pass for 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.

So, if you are short of time and have plans to explore tourist places near Kamakhya temple, then you must buy a VIP pass for yourself.

Why You Should Buy a VIP Pass For Kamakhya Temple?

As you know, the Kamakhya temple of Guwahati receives around 10,000 footfalls daily. So it is not possible to get the darshan of the deity without having to stand in a long line of queue. In the general queue, it would take around 7-8 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, if you are travelling with children or sick or elderly people, a Kamakhya Temple VIP pass becomes essential. This 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 the VIP pass, the batch strength is only 200 people and the 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 more space and seating arrangements with air conditioning. So, if you are tired of standing in a queue, you can sit, relax and still be in the queue.

What is VIP Darshan?

There are three types of tickets to get the darshan of the deity i.e. to visit the inner sanctum sanctorum of the Kamakhya temple: general ticket, VIP ticket and VVIP ticket.

VIP ticket is a fast and convenient mode of getting to see the Maa Kamakhya temple. For the VIP pass, a batch of 200 persons is grouped and given a time slot. As one batch ends, the next batch is cleared for visiting the inner shrine. There is special provision for armed forces to get entry into the temple just like VIP pass.

Cost of VIP Pass For Kamakhya Temple

The cost of a VIP ticket for Maa Kamakhya Temple is Rs. 501/- (Five Hundred and One Rupees Only). There is no fee for children below 10 years of age. Children are given free entry along with the passes for parents/guardians. For armed forces, it is just RRs. 101/- ( One Hundred and One Rupees Only).

Kamakhya Temple VIP Pass Booking

There two shifts of VIP pass. one at 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and the other after 2 PM to 3:30 PM.  Only 200 tickets are available for the morning batch, then again after 12 PM they give 200 more VIP tickets. So, to stand in VIP line. you should reach the temple early morning to be within those  first 200 visitors.

How to Book VIP Pass for Maa Kamakhya Devi Temple

Online Booking VIP Pass

There is an online system for booking VIP passes for Kamakhya Temple. You can visit this page (https://mkdonline.in/). After you visit the site, you have to register using your mobile number and address. The process is simple. You can book for a maximum number of five person. After that you have to select your shift (morning or afternoon). Available slots are colored green as shown in the picture below. You can only book 7 days prior to your planned visiting date.

Once the number of person (details and photo have to be uploaded) and slots are finalised, you have to choose you panda (temple priest). There are lots of priests available on the site. You can book according to your choice. You get the details of the priest (picture of the priest and his contact number) on the page.  Then, make the payment and you are ready to go.

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 the 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 break time from 1 PM to 2:30 PM during which the temple gate remains closed.

Things To Note Before Buying a VIP Pass

♦ The best time to book a VIP ticket is at 7: 00 AM; for that, you have to be at the counter queue before 5:30 AM on normal days or  5 AM on holidays/festive days.

♦ Suppose you get to the temple at 5:30 AM, book a VIP slot at 7:30 AM, and you will get your VIP darshan between 8:30 – 9:30 AM. So, the average visiting time is 4 hours. But again, Kamakhya temple timing depends on which day you visit.

♦ Once you book a VIP ticket, you will 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 will be informed and you join the queue. Until then, be seated and relax in the name of Maa Kamakhya.

FAQs regarding VIP darshan in Kamakhya Temple?

Q: Can I Book Kamakhya Temple Tickets Online?

A: There is an online system for booking VIP passes for Kamakhya Temple. You can visit this page (https://mkdonline.in/).

Q: How many tickets can we book at a time?

A: You can book maximum number of 5 persons at a time.

Q: What is the advance booking period for the ticket?

A: As of now, you can book the VIP ticket seven days in advance. The authorities are considering to upgrade it to 15 days.

Q: Can we book VIP ticket for Kamakhya temple one month in advance?

A: No. Only one week advance booking is permitted.

Q: At what time does the VIP ticket counter open at Kamakhya Temple?

A: The counter opens at 07: 00 AM (+/- 1o min).

Q: How long would it take to get a darshan of Maa Kamakhya Devi using a VIP Pass?

A: The darshan takes 2 hours, excluding the time required for booking the VIP pass. Even though it is a VIP pass, you still have a spend a minimum of 4 hours to get a darshan on a non-festive day. During festive days (Mahashivratri, Navaratri, Durgapuja etc.), the visiting time would increase.

Q: What is the official website of the Kamakhya Temple of Guwahati?

A: https://www.maakamakhya.org/

Q: Is there a different entrance for the VIP pass?

A: The entrance to the main temple is the same for general and VIP tickets. However, there are separate queues for both.

Q: Is there any parking facility for a VIP pass?

A: Parking for all visitors are same. The parking place is located at the backside of the temple. The parking charge is Rs. 30/ for the first hour and after that Rs. 10/ for every extra hour.

Q: What is the best time to book a VIP pass for Kamakhya Temple?

A: The best time is when the counter opens i.e. 07:00 AM. For that, you have to be at the temple complex before 5:30 AM to book the first slot.

Disclaimer: Don’t expect VIP treatment for booking a VIP pass. You still have to be in the queue. On a busy festive day, the queue is as tiresome as a general queue. The main advantage of a VIP pass for Kamakhya Temple is that the route is short and there is less waiting time.