Aawara Live: Most Offbeat Places in India ~ No.1

Champaner ~ Pavagadh

Weather: 29° C

Location : Gujarat State, India.

Ideal duration: 1-2 days
Best Time: Oct-Feb

Being included in the elite list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the globe, this marvelous archaeological park set in the heart of the city of Champaner and amidst the Pavagadh hills is one of the most sought after places in Gujarat.Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park holds a lot of historical as well as mythological significance in itself. The Park comprises of umpteen numbers of splendid architectural wonders consisting of both Hindu & Islamic styles of design. Another interesting piece of trivia regarding this place is that the hill of Pavagadh is believed to be a chunk of the Himalayas that was originally carried by Hanuman to Lanka in the Ramayana epic. With such rich history to its name, this makes up for a really intriguing place to visit.

Commuting Within Champaner-Pavagadh

The best way to explore the beauty of this place is to travel by foot, though the option of hiring horses is also available. It is a gigantic place but the locales are so splendid that you certainly wouldn't mind treading a few miles for sure.

Hotels & Restaurants in Champaner

Hotel Champaner is the nearest hotel from The Champaner fort. My experience to the hotel was very good. This hotel is managed by Gujarat Tourism, So I was not hopeful about my stay there but surprisingly the stay was comfortable. Cottages are spacious and having all facelities. Do not expect 3 or 5 star facelities.
For food one can check Hotel Heritage as another good option. Overall Gujarati food is capable to feed your tummy with joy and happiness.

One Day Itinerary

One can first visit the mosques that this place beholds- Lila Gumbaj Ki Masjid, Kevada mosque, Nagina Masjid & Cenotaph and mainly the Jami Masjid. This might just take about a day long for you to experience. The next day, you can visit the Pavagadh fort and the Lakulisa temple alongside with it. Reserve the third day for the Kalika Mata Temple and Fort of Pavagadh and the ruined Hindu and Jain Temples.