Champanar – Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Gujarat has more reasons to be a global tourist destination and one of the prime reasons is the Champanar-Pavagadh Archaeological Park at a distance of 50km from Baroda. One of the oldest hills in India, Pavagadh hills is found to be with reddish yellow colored stone formation. Though the region had temples dating back to 10th century, the Mughal architectures embracing beautiful blend of Indian- Moslem styles.
Despite the massive ruins, tourists universally admire the five mosques, which are still in good condition. The Champanar – Pavagadh Archaeological park houses temples reflecting Hindu and Jain beliefs, structures of water management and agriculture, deserving a visit.
Know about the regional Sultanates visiting Champanar-Pavagadh Archaeological Park.
What you need to know while planning a visit Champanar – Pavagadh Archaeological Park:
Entry Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee:
S.No | Category | Fee |
1 | Visitors from India | Rs.40 |
2 | Foreign Nationals | Rs.600 |
3 | Children below 15 years | Free |
Rani-ki-Vav – Step Wells of Gujarat
The structures dating back to 3rd millennium BC depicting the exhaustive water management and storage systems practiced in the Indian Subcontinent are the Step wells. Rani-Ki-Vav in Gujarat are such types of elegant structures found in Gujarat dating back to 11th Century.
The intrinsic detailing and flawless proportions of these Maru-Gujarat architectures draw admirations from travellers of all verticals including researchers, historians and photo fanatics.
Looking like an inverted temple structure, the step wells include around 500 principal structures and more than thousand structures reflecting religious, social, mythological and secular aspects coming together.
Plan a visit to the architectural wonders at Rani-Ki-Vav