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Modhera – Patan – Sidhpur (One Day Tour)

One day tour in a cab from Ahmedabad to Modhera Surya Mandir (Modhera sun temple), Patan’s historical places, and Sidhpur places. All three places are very historical and interconnected. History started around 1,100. Experience the Era of Solanki, Vaghela, and Chauhan (Father of Prithviraj Chauhan). You can consider this as One day tour from Gandhinagar to Modhera Sun temple, Patan’s historical places, and Sidhpur.

Sun Temple Projection Mapping
Sun Temple Projection Mapping photo by Deshgujarat.com
  • Modhera sun temple becomes India’s First Solar village. Even though it supplies electricity at night
  • 3D Projection mapping starts on 9th October. Timing is 7 PM and Duration is 15 mins
  • Lights on the Modhera Sun temple remain at night from 6th to Laser show
  • Kindly note that: the Laser show and Lighting will remain OFF every Monday.

Things to do at Modhera Patan Sidhpur

  • World Famous Modhera Sun Temple (Surya Mandir)
  • Unesco Site Rani Ki Vav
  • Famous Patola saree center
  • Historical places
  • New Dinosaur park 10 km from Patan (Closed as of now)
  • Matrugaya of the India – Bindu sarovar
  • Bohra Havelis

Entry fees, Guide Charges, and Timing of Modhera Sun Temple, Rani Ki Vav

Modhera Sun Temple

Open Everyday

Timings
– 8 AM to 6 PM for visiting
– Lighting time 6 PM to 7:30 PM
– 3D Projection mapping Time 7 PM Duration 15 Mins
(Monday Projection Mapping and Lighting OFF)

Entry Fees
– Rs. 50 per person

Guide Charges
– Rs. 500 per group (Up to 7 persons)

Rani ki Vav

Open Everyday

Timings
– 8 AM to 6 PM for visiting

Entry Fees
– Rs. 25 per person

Guide Charges
– Rs. 500 per group (Up to 7 persons)

We have a route that starts with Sidhpur Route. This route is better if you want to enjoy the Night light of the Modhera Surya Mandir Modhera sun temple distance from Ahmedabad is 110 km.

Summary and Schedule for one day trip to Modhera Sun Temple, Rani Ki Vav from Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar

Departure from your preferred location and preferred time – Late by late 8 am.

– In between 7 to 8 AM pickup
– Breakfast halt
– Sidhpur – Bohra haveli, Rudra mahalay, Bindu Sarovar, 360 window home
– Lunch halt
– Dinosaur Museum Patan (Optional)
– Rani ki vav & Sahastraling talav
– Patola house
– Modhera sun temple
– 7 PM – 3D Projection
– Start leaving
– Dinner halt
– 9 PM or 10 PM Drop

Prices for Modhera Sun Temple, Patan and Sidhpur from Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar (From 10th April 2022)

Trip Code: 0522350MOD

Including

– AC Car
– Home to Home Travelling from Ahmedabad
– Toll, Driver allowance, Parking

Excluding

– Entry Ticket (Approx ₹75/Person)
– Your Food
– Guide Charges (Optional)

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Details about each point and pricing are mentioned below.

Sidhpur Bohra Haveli and Bindu sarovar

Sidhpur is a very ancient town and it was in the Vedic text as “Shreesthal”. Ahmedabad to Sidhpur is 120 km. As per Hindu ritual, you can only perform the last ritual (Matru Shradhh) of Mother only here. It is considered as the “Kashi” of Gujarat.

Sidhpur is 110 km from Ahmedabad and it will take 2.5 to 3 hours to reach here.

  • Places to visit at Sidhpur. We cover the following places.
    • Bindu Sarovar – Matru gaya spot. Very old place.
    • Bohorwad or Bohra Haveli or Vora haveli – Mostly deserted. Unique Havelis picturized in many latest movies.
    • Rudra Mahalay – Ruined the heritage Shankar Bhagwan’s temple.
    • Unjha Umiya Mata Mandir (Optional) – Very beautiful temple on the way

Famous Kamariya song from the Mitron movie picturized at Bohrawad/Bohra haveli

New Dinosaur Park and Science Museum

Dinosaur park is Opened from 1st May 2022

A new attraction dinosaur park and science museum opened recently. It’s near Chormarpura 10 km from the Patan. It optional attraction which you can add or remove during travel. – Read more about the science museum and dinosaur park here

Rani Ki Vav (Patan)

Rani ki vav is located 45 Mins from Modhera in the north direction. Raani ki vav has been built around 1,000 years ago by the queen. It has great architecture and it remains 5 c cooler than the outside environment. The Flood of the Saraswati river filled the stepwell with mud. In 1963 around archaeological department found and dig the entire stepwell in a very well-preserved form. It was so beautiful that you can see the below view in the 100 Rs currency note of India.

It’s 30 km from Patan and it will take 45 mins to reach here. We will reach you at 3 PM here.

Approx duration: 1 to 1.5 hours to see this

Sahastraling talav (Patan)

Sahastraling talav (Sahastara = 1000, Ling = Shivling, Talav = lake) means Lake with 1,000 Shivling. It is in a ruined condition and behind the stepwell. Earlier the water was flowing here from the Saraswati river. Its size is 5 km but it appears very small and ruined currently. It was also created 1,000 years back and dug by the King of Patan during that time.

Approx duration to see this: 10 to 20 mins

Patola House (Patan)

Patola is one type of saree (Traditional attire of Indian women), Patola is famous because of its quality. It is made from pure vegetarian colours which keep the life of the saree about 100 years. It takes approx 1 to 1.5 months to create 1 Patola saree. Only 3 families in the world know how to make this kind of saree. Its price is very costly. Patola house 5 mins away from the Rani ki vav.

Approx duration to see this: 30 mins

Ticket charge: 10 Rs/Person

How does Patola Saree Lookalike?

See 2 recent photos which came in limelight. 1 is Urvashi Rautela and the other is Rekha Jhunjhunwala (Wife of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala). Both wore the Patola Saree.

Jain Mandir and Devda Sweets (Patan)

Panchasarar Jain Mandir is a very ancient and beautiful temple. It’s in the centre of the city and has very beautiful carvings on marble.

Devda sweet is famous in Patan and was made in part due to a shortage of water. Now it’s made in the traditional way and tourists try it while visiting Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki vav and Sidhpur. Bhagwati sweet mart is the authentic sweet shop of Devda Sweet. Which started around 1952

Modhera Sun Temple

2 Hrs a drive from Ahmedabad. Must visit Temple in terms of architecture and its craftsmanship beauty. I am sure you will be surprised to see in reality this ancient temple which was built around 1000 years ago and still has unbeatable beauty.

Reach at 5 PM here around. Approx duration: 1 to 1.5 hours to see this.
The entry ticket is Rs. 50 per person

Frequently Asked Questions

How to reach Modhera? or How to reach from Ahmedabad to Modhera?
Answer – Ahmedabad to Modhera is well connected through Mahesana. From Ahmedabad, you can get a GSRTC bus from the Bus stand. The best option is to reach the Adalaj crossroad and hire a bus. If you don’t get a direct bus, you can take the bus to Mahesana (Frequency – 15 – 20 mins). From Mahesana, you can hire a Jeep, and Rickshaw to reach Modhera (30 km). Same for Modhera to Ahmedabad.

How to get Modhera City Guide?
Answer – When you reach to Modhera sun temple, you can find the guide at the Entry gate of the Modhera. They will take charge approx Rs. 500 per group. You can call us for an Advance booking for Guide.

What is near Modhera?
Answer – Mahesana is 30 km, Patan – is 30 km, Sidhpur – is 60 km

Modhera tour packages for family
Answer – Please contact us for the person or group Tour package.

What is Special about Modhera Sun Temple?
Answer – Modhera Sun Temple is truly indian marvel modhera sun temple architecture architecture sense 1000 years ago. It is located on Line of cancer. Its located based on the sun trajactory and many mathamatical expect.

Thanks for reading
Last updated on 28 April 2022


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    1. we want to visit Modhera Sun Temple, raini Ki vav etc as per your itenerary. will be visiting Ahmedabad in December2023. Please send more details a os to how I can get more details about your car booking and how to contact you. Please send through my e mail given below.

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