The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
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This place is an world heritage site so only visit if you have inclination for historic monuments and moments. Though there are over 15 most frequented sites,these common points would be useful for all. 1. Some points @ 5 or so are located on way to manchi where only car or taxi/private cars allowed. So prefer to visit this place in own car or hire a local taxi if you have come by bus for visiting places at Manchi. 2. An entry fee of rs 40/_is taken which is valid for same day at all entry points of all historic places to be visited. 3.Always hire a local guide for half or full day as per your plan.Only this way you know the history and points tube seen actually. Else you are just as good taking a leisure stroll among ruins. 4. Visit after rains and in winter. Avoid summers and got days.Prefer weekdays to weekend and public holidays. 5.All sites are not in walking distance and after reaching the site you have to move around a lot to see these places. So own vehicle preferably car or taxi preferred as it can take you to all places at ground level and uphill at Manchi. 6. Carry enough drinking water and snacks. 7.As on dates of visiting no separate charges for camera. 8. Stick to visiting hours. Most close by 17.00 hrs.Pl check timing individually. 9.You can easily spend a full day if really have come to visit history of champaner and it's monuments. 10. An brochure by gujarat tourism or websites offer you most information on sites. 11.Plan for food locally or if you are choosy than you have to come to Halol highway for hotels. Enjoy.
Hiten RathodHiten Rathod
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The deserted city of Champaner, a UNESCO world heritage site, is located in the foothills of Pavagadh. With some area perched on a rocky hilltop and bristling with forts, mosques, temples and palaces, Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park looks like something out of a children’s storybook when it’s seen from afar. A major part of Champaner lies in ruins today, with the remains of many old mosques and palaces reflecting a blend of Islamic and Jain tradition. Here one can find eleven different types of heritage monuments belonging to 16th century like tombs, gateways, mosques, temples, fortresses and walls, palaces, and pavilions, helical wells, custom houses. Kevda Masjid and Cenotaph, Jami Masjid, Lila Gumbaj Ki Masjid, Pavagadh fort, Lakulisa temple, and Helica Step-well, are some of the famous places to visit in Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park. Also here you can find many Chalcolithic Indian Sites from the stone age era. The Champaner complex is hardly 50 km away from Vadodara, thus, can be a good option for a weekend gateway.
Jashpalsinh ParmarJashpalsinh Parmar
20
The Champaner Archaeological Park is one of the world's heritage sites in Gujarat. The site offers ruins of various beautifully carved mosques which reflect Indo-Islamic architecture. There are several small and big mosques like Badi Masjid, Choti masjid, Jama Masjid, Kewada Masjid, Nagina Masjid and the Fort area etc. The sad part is that almost all the sites are very badly maintained or not at all maintained. The roads to reach the sites are really in bad condition, at some sites your vehicle is not accessible and one has to walk to reach the site. The connectivity to Champaner from the big cities is very poor and there are no direct trains to reach here. The ideal option is to travel to and from Vadodara. Very few stays are available here, I mean very few. The structures and architecture are the things to be appreciated but at the same time government should take some precautionary actions to save these structures.
Aniket AnkamAniket Ankam
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This place was full of experiences. First of all, people know this place as Pavagarh Kaali maata Mandir. There are 3 different sites- 2 masjids and 1 temple. Mashids are easilybaccessible by cab and cost just 40 bucks to enter for Indians. The mandir is another story. If you are in a small car, you must take the shared jeep going up and down. It's cheap but crowded. You can definitely hire a jeep by yourself. We paid 500 bucks for a jeep. Then you take the cable car(what they say as ropeway) up and down the landing spot. And then, finally, about 10-15 minute sof walk, about 250 steps up, and then a beautiful temple. It stands out on a clear blue sky and mild breeze. Was an ecstatic view, completely worth the effort. If you are religious, l, that's a cherry on the top as you get to do Darshan. Oh, and I forgot, there are langoors / monkeys almost everywhere. Be careful with your stuff and shades and everything.
Bhawna GirdharBhawna Girdhar
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I love this place B'coz...it's #UNESCO World_Heritage_Site........ & The heritage site is studded with forts with bastions starting from the hills of Pavagadh, and extending into the city of Champaner. -The park's landscape includes archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage monuments such as chalcolithic sites, a hill fortress of an early Hindu capital, and remains of the 16th-century capital of the state of Gujarat. -There are palaces, entrance gates and arches, mosques, tombs and temples, residential complexes, agricultural structures and water installations such as stepwells and tanks, dating from the 8th to the 14th centuries. -The Kalika Mata Temple, located on top of the 800 metres (2,600 ft) high Pavagadh Hill, is an important Hindu shrine in the region, attracting large numbers of pilgrims throughout the year. Thank you...
MAULIKMAULIK
20
Hii Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat, India. It was established in the 8th century and served as the capital of the Kingdom of Gujarat from the 15th to 16th century. The park contains the remains of the fortified city of Champaner, including palaces, mosques, tombs, temples, step wells, and gates. The most notable structures within the park include the Jama Masjid, the Kevada Mosque, and the Jami and Sahri Mahals. These monuments showcase a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles, reflecting the religious and cultural diversity of the region. The park is also known for its rich natural beauty, including lush green forests, lakes and hills, which provide a scenic backdrop to the archaeological remains.
mitesh sonarmitesh sonar
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Nearby Attractions Of The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Pavagadh Shwetambar Jain Mandir
Jami Masjid, Champaner
Kevada Masjid
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Jami Masjid, Champaner
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Shiv Shakti Hotel
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SHIV PUNJABI CORNER
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SHIV PUNJABI CORNER
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Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Panchmahal district in Gujarat, India. It is located around the historical city of Champaner, a city which was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the most prominent king of the Chavda Dynasty, in the eighth century.
attractions: Pavagadh Shwetambar Jain Mandir, Jami Masjid, Champaner, Kevada Masjid, Shaher ki Masjid, restaurants: Shiv Shakti Hotel, Ravechi restaurant and cold drinks, SHIV PUNJABI CORNER, Harsiddhi Nasta House, Vijay Laxmi Paubhaji
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