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UNESCO World Heritage Site of Patan & Dholavira Tour

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Duration

1 Nights / 2 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

This two-day heritage adventure takes travelers deep into Gujarat’s glorious past through two of India’s remarkable UNESCO-listed destinations—Patan and Dholavira. Witness the spectacular artistry of the Modhera Sun Temple, bathed in golden stone and aligned with the solar path. Admire the architectural depth of Rani ki Vav, an 11th-century stepwell, uniquely carved with over 500 mythological sculptures. Explore the forgotten Harappan city of Dholavira, a 4,500-year-old Indus Valley site showcasing advanced town planning and water management systems. This journey is a true blend of myth, engineering, art, and archaeology. Ideal for culturally curious travelers with limited time.

Highlights

  • Visit Modhera Sun Temple, a majestic 11th-century shrine dedicated to Surya, the sun god.
  • Explore Rani ki Vav, an elaborately carved subterranean stepwell and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Discover Panchasara Jain Temples, a sacred temple complex adorned with intricate Jain iconography.
  • Tour the ancient Indus Valley ruins of Dholavira, an archaeological treasure with advanced civic design.
  • Witness preserved Harappan-era water reservoirs, seals, pottery, and inscriptions in Dholavira.

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
2 Discount on 2-person group 2 2 45.7%
3 Discount on 3-person group 3 3 52.8%
4 Discount on 4-person group 4 4 53.2%
5 Discount on 5-person group 5 5 57.9%
6 Discount on 6-person group 6 6 60.1%
7 Discount on 7-person group 7 7 62.5%
8 Discount on 8-person group 8 8 66.1%

Itinerary

Day 1: Ahmedabad – Modhera – Patan – Dholavira (385 km / approx. 8 hrs)

Pick-up from your hotel in Ahmedabad and drive to Dholavira with enroute heritage sightseeing.
Enroute Visit:
• Modhera Sun Temple – Built in 1026 CE by Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty, this sandstone temple features a sanctum, Sabha Mandapa, and an intricately designed stepwell reservoir called Surya Kund.
• Rani ki Vav, Patan – An exquisite example of subterranean architecture, this stepwell is designed like an inverted temple with more than 500 masterfully carved sculptures along its seven tiers.
• Panchasara Jain Temples, Patan – A cluster of more than 100 temples with ornately carved pillars and ceilings, built by King Vanraj Chavda in the 8th century, representing the Jain artistic legacy.
Continue drive across the desolate yet enchanting Rann landscape to Dholavira, situated on Khadir Bet island.
Check-in at a heritage-style lodge or eco-resort near the archaeological site.
Dinner and overnight stay in Dholavira.

Day 2: Dholavira Exploration – Drive to Ahmedabad (360 km / approx. 7 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel. Begin the guided archaeological exploration of Dholavira.
City Tour of Dholavira:
• Dholavira Archaeological Complex – One of the most significant Indus Valley sites in India, it features an expansive layout with fortified zones, ceremonial grounds, and granaries.
• Reservoirs & Hydraulic Structures – Admire the extensive water conservation systems, including stepwells and channels, showcasing Harappan engineering brilliance.
• Harappan Museum & Artifacts – View excavated objects such as terracotta figurines, stone tools, shell ornaments, painted ceramics, and Harappan script inscriptions.
• Signboard with Indus Script – Observe one of the oldest signboards inscribed with symbols believed to be early writing, mounted on stone slabs.
Optional Lunch at the hotel or packed meal on the return route.
Drive back to Ahmedabad through the remote landscapes of the Kutch peninsula.
Drop-off at your hotel or airport. Tour concludes.

Included/Excluded

  • Assistance on arrival at airport.
  • 1 Nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels.
  • Daily breakfast and meal as per day plan.
  • Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
  • Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled drinking water in car.
  • Government taxes.
  • Any flight tickets.
  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
  • Gratuities & optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Tour's Location

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Hotels used or similar for 1 night accommodation

3 Star Hotels
Dholavira x 1 night: Rann Resort Dholavira/ Dholavira Tourism Resort

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