How do I book Special (VIP) darshan at Kamakhya Temple?
Special Darshan at Kamakhya costs ₹501 per person. Since 15 June 2026 you can book it only online, at the portal linked from maakamakhya.org. Many people call it VIP darshan, but the temple calls it Special Darshan.
Do you want to skip the long line? Or do you want a free ticket instead? This page covers both.
We read the official pages only. We did not book a ticket, so we do not describe every screen after you log in.
What changed in June 2026?
A public notice dated 10 June 2026 says the new online portal opened on 15 June at 6:00 PM. Counter booking for Special Darshan stopped from that day.
So you now need to book online. The notice names the site as mkdonline.co.in.
Curly Tales reported the same change. It said the reason was the rising number of devotees each day.
How do I book Special Darshan?
Follow these steps. They come from the portal's front page and its terms.
- Open maakamakhya.org and tap the Special Darshan booking button. It opens the official portal.
- Read the terms and accept them. Then register or log in.
- Pick a time slot. The portal says to read the slot timing before you pay.
- Upload a clear photo of your face. Pay ₹501 per person. The portal says you also pay the payment gateway charge and taxes.
- Get your pass. Keep the same original government ID that you used when you booked.
- At the temple, go to the Information Counter near Gate no. 6. Staff there check your online ticket.
- Enter through the Special Darshan queue.
What do you need?
- A valid government ID. At entry you must show the same original ID you used to book, says the portal.
- A clear face photo. Without it, the portal says the ticket is not issued at the verification counter.
- A pass for each adult. Children below 10 years need no pass.
- Temple staff, pandas, priests and people who live on Nilachal Hill cannot book Special Darshan online. The portal says such bookings are cancelled.
What does it cost?
The fee is ₹501 per person, says the portal. You pay for puja, pandas, offerings or rooms separately.
The payment gateway charge and taxes are not refunded.
Is there a free ticket?
Yes. A second official portal gives a free General Queue ticket at mkdonlinegenq.in. It says entry passes for General Queue darshan are free.
The portal gives you a time slot after you book. Carry your QR pass and a valid ID. The reception counters are near Gate no. 6.
How do you avoid fake sites?
The temple says it has only two official websites: maakamakhya.org and maakamakhyadevalaya.org. It tells you not to follow any other website.
It also says that sites and apps offering online pujas in its name are not authorised. Always start from maakamakhya.org.
What should you check on the day?
When we checked, the temple's home page showed a pop-up. It said the Special Coupon Booking portal was under testing. The portal showed a banner that it was being upgraded.
So check that the portal is working before you plan your trip.
Special Darshan can also be off on big festival days. It was off on 26 and 27 June 2026.
Both portals ask you to switch off your phone in the temple and keep your shoes in the shoe areas.
More questions people ask
Is VIP darshan the same as Special Darshan?
People often say VIP. The temple's word is Special Darshan. It is the ₹501 ticket on the booking portal.
Can I buy a Special Darshan ticket at the counter?
Not any more. The notice says counter booking stopped from 15 June 2026.
Can my pandit or a local helper book it for me?
The portal says temple staff, pandas and people who live on the hill cannot book it online. Book your own ticket on the official portal.
Do children need a pass?
Children below 10 years need no pass, says the portal.
Quick summary
Special Darshan at Kamakhya is a paid, online-only ticket. A free General Queue ticket is also on offer.
Start from the temple's own site, and check that the portal is working on the day.
Book Special Darshan (₹501) only through the portal linked from maakamakhya.org. Carry the same original ID you booked with.