Gabbar Hill

Gabbar Hill is a prominent pilgrimage hill located about 4 km from Ambaji town in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border in the Aravalli Range. Revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas where the heart of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen, it houses a small shrine at the summit. The hill is notable for its 999 steps, ropeway access, and panoramic views.

Visitors can expect a hilltop pilgrimage site reached either by climbing approximately 999 stone steps or by taking the Gabbar ropeway. At the summit there is a small temple with a holy lamp and footprints of the Goddess, viewing platforms offering panoramic views of the Aravalli hills and Ambaji town, and surrounding shrines and stalls. The base area has shops, food stalls and parking. The environment is devotional with pilgrims, chanting and scenic natural surroundings.

Gabbar Hill is traditionally identified as the original abode of Goddess Amba before the Ambaji Temple was established in the town. It is regarded as the site where the heart of Goddess Sati fell, making it one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The hill has been a pilgrimage centre for centuries and retains ancient footprints and a continuously burning lamp revered by devotees.

The hill is a major Shakti worship centre and an integral part of the Ambaji pilgrimage circuit. It holds deep religious importance for Hindus, especially during Navratri and Bhadarvi Poonam when large fairs and pilgrimages are held. The site symbolizes the divine feminine and is visited together with the Ambaji Temple for completion of the pilgrimage.