Patan Stepwell and Modhera Sun Temple from Ahmedabad
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Patan Stepwell and Modhera Sun Temple from Ahmedabad
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Patan in Gujarat would be an exquisite pleasure for the soul of an explorer. The aw inspiring stepwell of "ran ki vav" is an wonder of ancient engineering This is a little visited town, but its narrow streets are bordered by the elaborate wooden houses with more than 100 Jain temples, with their intricate carvings. For fashion maniac ladies, there are ethereal and elegant hand woven sarees, which makes this place even more than a worth visit with family.
At Modhera become one with nature and open your mind to the poetry in stone, dedicated to the sun god, living glimpses of the era far elapsed emerge out of the intricacies of narrative sculptures
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Ages 12-75
Duration: 7–9 hours
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Live guide: English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included- AAny entry fee to the monuments, any local guide services
- Entry/Admission - Rani Ki vav
- Entry/Admission - Sun Temple
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- All centrally located Ahmedabad Hotels
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 76234P242- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- Companion5183570 contributionsFantastic Goa tour with Mr ShaileshMr. Shailesh was an amazing tour guide. He was knowledgeable about history and culture. He was accommodating with our plans. He has 20 years experience and is very pleasant and welcoming. I would highly recommend him. On the other hand, The agency communication (Jai Singh ) was a bit short with me and said “ he was spending too much time with our correspondence” when I was having having difficulty trying to figure out how to pay with PayPal for a supplement for a cruise ship pick up location. I didn’t think that was very professional.Written 19 March 2025
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- ETheisen0 contributionsShort tour of GoaVery informed and professional. Highly recommended. Exactly what I was looking for. Lovely to see and learn about historical Goa.Written 9 March 2025
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- louisegT1719GW0 contributionsStunning site! Well worth a day trip from AurangabadThese are stunning caves- well worth the trip- carved into the side of a mountain/hill there are many rooms temples- sleepig quarters. I have twice had a guide t salk about them and they have been well worth the cst and then took more time to wander through and linger.Written 5 March 2025
- CarlaC9480 contributionsGreat experience!We had an incredible time during our tour. We were well taken care of by the driver and hotel staff, and we were even able to go twice to the reserve. Great experience!Written 3 March 2025
- Freedom011690690280 contributionsOur positive experienceMy husband and I had heard a lot about the Dudhsagar waterfalls and so booked this excursion. We were staying in Anjuna and the tour company picked us up. It ended up being a private tour which was actually really nice. It was about a 2hr drive and when we got there, our tour guide sorted out everything. We then had to take another 45min jeep ride with the providers of the waterfall and other tourists through a very hilly dirt type roads and then it was a 15-20 minute hike to the waterfall. The water was so clear and the scenes picturesque. Afterwards, we then headed to a lovely spice plantation and were offered lunch. The people were so nice and our spice plantation tour guide was incredibly light hearted and funny. It was definitely something we probably would not have looked to do separately but where we experienced going, we would highly recommend. Some of their spices were also for sale so we also purchased a few to take back home with us. Overall, from booking, to driver to tour guide, it was a long trip but we felt incredibly safe and it was a wonderful day out.Written 19 February 2025
- sandracM9414DW0 contributionsAn excellent way to experience the spiritual side of GoaToday was exactly what I had hoped for. My guide, Savio C, was incredibly knowledgeable about Goan history. In Old Goa, he pointed out and shared fascinating stories about the churches and basilicas, highlighting what made each one unique. On our drive to the Hindu temple, he took the time to explain the Hindu faith, and we were fortunate enough to enter the temple and experience the beauty of the religion firsthand. The visit to the plantation, followed by a delicious Goan lunch, was the perfect way to conclude the day. I feel I received a top-tier tour, and the care and insight Savio C provided were unmatched. Additionally, our driver, Rasheed, was very careful, and I felt safe throughout the entire journey.Written 9 February 2025
- nevanfisher0 contributionsGreat way to see Old Goa in a Half Day!We only had 1 free day to experience Goa since this is a work trip, and our 5 hour tour was absolutely perfect for a quick taste of the highlights of Old Goa, to see the Portuguese architectural heritage, and then several of the most historic churches. Our guide, Dnyandeep, was absolutely perfect for this! Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, with a passion for history and context. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone considering a half day overview of North Goa and only wish we had more time to experience the area with him. Bapu our driver was also excellent, and kept us safe and on time for everything.Written 5 February 2025
- discoverymomi0 contributionsReliable and flexible!Our driver Mani was great, very punctual and polite. He pointed at couple of things on the way and dropped and picked us up at the entrance of the attractions and that there was no time pressure for the time we were in them, we went with no guides and wanted to take our time and explore. Car was comfortable and and the trip went smoothly.Written 31 January 2025
- mint6990 contributionshighly recommended walking tour and the highlight of our India trip.This awesome “slum tour” was a totally safe one, we found NO beggars at all and all locals were busy with their work and small-scale units / setups. The guide came from the local slum itself and was highly engaging, we were so proud that he was so fluent in English and also training other slum kids as the future guides. Slum dwellers are actually hardworking people always looking to work and live around the nearby manufacturing facilities. Many of them are fabric recyclers, mechanics etc. We also visited an English-speaking coaching centre run by an NGO, it was a fun place for the slum kids to get trained in English, since English speaking abilities fetch jobs quicker in India. Truly an overwhelming experience which we will always remember.Written 27 January 2025
- Relax8223900 contributionsToo long a tour for day tripToo long a journey for a day trip, road works didn't help. Driver was 45 mins late for pick-up, and kept me waiting for 20 minutes for pick-up at winery for return trip. Winery tour and tasting itself was fineWritten 26 January 2025
- tracypC6310YH0 contributionsBeautiful private tour of GoaThe tour was beautiful and interesting. My driver Sachin and guide Shailesh shared interesting information and kept the tour at a good pace.Written 25 January 2025
- RajenM270 contributionsAurangabad tour operatorScience can't explain how this was done in the BC ie the technology at that time to carve solid volcanic rock is just not possible Andbi had an incredible tour guide and owns his own car and speaks excellent English and goes out of his way to help you get your tickets His name is M. Taqui tel +91 9890363536 just a amazing person with a positive outlook on life and says it is his skill that is important in the worldWritten 24 January 2025
- Global6708210 contributionsThis is a must do day out.We had a really good day, our guide was really informative and really knew the history of the churches, he gave us information on all the sights and points of interest in between destinations to, he was so helpful and took us to a beautiful local bakery in the Portuguese area and went in and ordered us some local Goan treats to try, our driver was great to, always waiting for us nearby. Highly recommended this trip.Written 18 January 2025
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We drive to the Modhera Sun temple and Rani ki Vav at Patan from Ahmedabad, which was almost an entire day trip. The roads to Modhera and Patan are good except for small stretches of patchy construction work. Both these places are exquisite architectural marvels, depicting the Solanki style of architecture. The monuments are well preserved, and the surrounding areas are well maintained and clean including decent restroom facilities.
Restaurants in the vicinity aren't great and this was definitely disappointing. We had lunch at a roadside dhaba, which surprisingly was quite nice.
Would recommend leaving early from Ahmedabad if you want to cover both these places on the same day.
Restaurants in the vicinity aren't great and this was definitely disappointing. We had lunch at a roadside dhaba, which surprisingly was quite nice.
Would recommend leaving early from Ahmedabad if you want to cover both these places on the same day.
Written 19 January 2024
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Dear Sir
Many thanks for your valuable review and piece of info. The valuable info shared by you will be extremely useful for the future travelers going to the destination.
Best Regards - Jai Singh
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Written 21 January 2024
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luka b
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The tour was smooth. The driver was on time plus very helpful. The car is also really nice and has ac. So overall would definitely recomend the tour.
Written 3 January 2025
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Dear Sir
It was an honour to be at your service. Many thanks for the kind words of appreciation and time taken to post the review. We feel honoured to know that we were able to match your expectations during your tour. Hope to see you again!
Best regards
Jai Singh
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Written 3 January 2025
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