Easy Private Tour at Sun Temple and Rani Ki Vav by Car

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Modhera Sun Temple — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Embark on a private transfer from Ahmedabad to discover the cultural and historical treasures of Gujarat. Explore the UNESCO-protected stepwell, Rani Ki Vav, delving into its spiritual significance. Visit the millennium-old Modhera Sun Temple adorned with intricate carvings dedicated to Hindu deities. This transfer allows for an optional lunch stop and includes hassle-free hotel transfers. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of these remarkable sites, gaining insights into Gujarat's profound history and spirituality.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: TripXcia

What is included

Included

Included: Vehicle Offered: Honda City /Hyundai Xcent/Suzuki Dzire/similar AC sedan
Included: All Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Private transportation
Included: An Optional Time for Lunch

Not included

Not included: Entry fees on Modhera Sun Temple INR 300
Not included: Entry Fee On Rani Ki Vav INR 600
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tour Guide

Itinerary

Rani Ki vav

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Rani-ki-Vav, situated along the Saraswati River, began as a tribute to a monarch in the 11th century AD. Stepwells are unique underground water management systems in the Indian subcontinent, originating from around the 3rd millennium BC. They progressed from basic pits in sandy terrain to intricate multi-storey structures, representing the pinnacle of stepwell and Maru-Gurjara architectural styles. Rani-ki-Vav exemplifies this mastery, designed as an inverted temple emphasizing water's sanctity, with seven levels of intricately carved stairs featuring over 500 principal sculptures and numerous minor ones depicting religious, mythological, and secular themes, often drawn from literature. The fourth level descends to a 9.5m x 9.4m tank, 23m deep, while the well's shaft, 10m in diameter and 30m deep, lies at the property's westernmost point. This site showcases the evolution of stepwells into artistic marvels blending functionality with aesthetic grandeur.
Sun Temple

1 h 30 min Admission not included

The origin of practice of Sun worship in India is evidently found in the Vedic scriptures of Hindu religion signifying the millennia old tradition. Modhera is sometimes called Mundera, the original settlement of the Modha Brahmans and is fabled to have been given them as a Krishnarpana on occasion of marriage of Ram and Sita. They acted as the gurus to the Modha Vaniyas. The Jain acharya, Hemchandra, was of the Modha Parentage. The outstanding Sun Temple at Modhera is located on the left bank of the river Pushpavati, a tributary of river Rupan in Becharaji Taluka of Mehsana District of Gujarat.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Vinnca Kanak Hotel
SPOT ON 46850 Hotel As-ray
Hotel Abhishek
OYO Rooms Vs Hospital Paldi
ZO Rooms Ashram Road Nehru Bridge
The Westend
Hotel Golden Plaza
Hotel Royal 24
Hotel Shanti Sadan
Clubhouse Nami Residency by CheckIn, Ahmedabad
Collection O 2286 Hotel Bridge
Riverview Hotel

and 51 more pickup points

If your hotel is not on the pickup hotel list, don’t worry. If your hotel is in Ahmedabad, we will arrange pickup at no extra cost. After booking the trip, please share your hotel name with us so we can plan the pickup accordingly.

Your comfort and safety are our top priority. The driver will hold a placard with the traveler’s name at the hotel, airport, or the pre-arranged pickup location.