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Patan and Modhera Sightseeing tour from Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
$332
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Overview
The Patan and Modhera Sightseeing Tour from Ahmedabad offers a captivating journey through ancient Gujarati towns. With a focus on rich history and exquisite craftsmanship, this private tour immerses you in local traditions and architectural marvels.
- 🚐 Pickup included from your hotel for a convenient start to the day.
- 🏛️ Visit Patan, an ancient fortified city established in 745 AD, renowned for its unique Patola weaving technique.
- 🧵 Learn about the exquisite Patola textiles, famous for their equal design and color intensity on both sides, a heritage preserved by generations.
- 💧 Explore Rani Ki Vav, a stunning stepwell showcasing Gujarat's subterranean architecture, constructed by Queen Udayamti of the Solanki dynasty.
- 🏺 Marvel at the intricate carvings of deities, animals, and floral designs within Rani Ki Vav, linking classical step-wells with kunda architecture.
- 🌞 Continue to Modhera to see the Sun Temple, a magnificent example of Indian architecture dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, built in 1062 A.D.
- 🌅 Experience the temple's unique design, which aligns with the sun's rays during equinoxes, illuminating the deity's image.
- 🏰 Discover the temple's rich history, constructed by King Bhimdev I, and its influence from the famous Sun Temple of Konark.
- 🚗 Enjoy transport in a private vehicle, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience throughout your journey.
- 💧 Bottled water is provided to keep you refreshed as you explore these historical sites.
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Patan and Modhera Sightseeing tour from Ahmedabad
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- GST
- Professional English Speaking guide
- Landing and facility fees
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
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PatanAs the tour starts, you will be picked up from the hotel. Then proceed for a day excursion to Patan and Modhera. You will be driven towards Patan, an ancient fortified city established in 745 AD by Vanraj Chavda of the Chavda Kingdom. The city is famous for its Patola Weaving. Patola or Double Ikkat from this region of Gujarat glorifies the ancient heritage of India in fine textile. This art of weaving dates back to centuries and lures the connoisseur of fine textiles. This art of weaving features no reverse sides and features equal design and intensity of colors on both the sides. The paintings in Ajanta caves resemble the tie-dye technique of Patola. According to legends, sometimes around the 12th century AC, 700 families of Patola weavers from Jalna (South Maharashtra) were invited by King Kumarpal of Solanki dynasty to settle down in Patan in North Gujarat. The Salvi family is one of them who continues this traditional art and has preserved the heritage art from four generations.
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Rani Ki vavAlso, visit the Rani ki Vav – a stepwell in Patan which is a perfect example of the subterranean architecture in Gujarat. It has steps that lead down to the water level of the well. The stepwell was constructed by Queen Udayamti of the Solanki dynasty. The Rani ki Vav represents the finest Indian architecture and forms a link between the classical step-well and a kunda. Apart from the straight staircase, the stepwell also features lateral staircases, along with very broad and stepped corridors.
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Sun TempleLater continue your drive to Modhera. The village of Modhera is home to the Sun temple, one of the finest exemplar of the Indian style of architecture that existed during its period. Built during the 1062 A.D., the Sun Temple is made in honor of the Hindu Sun-God, Surya. The temple stands high on a plinth that overlooks a deep stone-steeped tank. A masterpiece in itself, the edifice is magnificently carved with Gods and Goddesses, birds, beasts and flowers. The temple was constructed by King Bhimdev I, (1026-27) and draws inspiration from the famous Sun Temple of Konark, Orissa and predates it only by 200 years. Alike the Konark Sun Temple, the Sun Temple at Modhera is designed in such a way so that the dawn sun shone on the image of the sun God, at the time of the equinoxes. The main shrine and hall of the complex can be reached through a pillared porch. Just like the temple of Somnath, this temple was also ruined by Mohamed of Ghazni.
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Patan and Modhera Sightseeing tour from Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
$332
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they redeem the gift voucher.
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