Pavagadh and Dakor Temple Tour: 1 Day Package

This 1-day tour covers Kalika Mata Temple on Pavagadh Hill, reached by ropeway and steps, and Ranchhodraiji Temple in Dakor, about 85 km away. From Ahmedabad the round trip is about 330 km; from Vadodara it is much shorter.

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Duration: 1 day (11 to 12 hours from Ahmedabad)
Distance: about 330 km from Ahmedabad, about 200 km from Vadodara
Best time: October to March. Navratri brings very large crowds at Pavagadh.

Your temple journey

A journey, thoughtfully arranged.

Explore each day of the proposed route below and discuss the arrangements that suit your group.

Temple hours and travel conditions can change. Confirm the route, accessibility, services and prices when planning your journey.

Your journey at a glance

The route, day by day.

01Day 1

Your journey

The itinerary

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Day 1

01
Early pick-up from Ahmedabad or Vadodara
02
Drive to Pavagadh (about 3 hours from Ahmedabad, 1 hour from Vadodara)
03
Ropeway and steps to Kalika Mata Temple on the hill (about 3 hours)
04
Champaner heritage area view (optional, about 30 minutes)
05
Drive to Dakor (about 2 hours)
06
Ranchhodraiji Temple, Dakor, and Gomti tank (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
07
Return to Ahmedabad (about 2 hours) or Vadodara and drop

Planning your visit

A little more to know.

Distances, durations, temple access, registration and seasonal conditions can change. Please confirm details before travel.

Pricing and inclusions
The vehicle, hotels, tickets and other arrangements are subject to confirmation and a final quote.

What the package may include

Details to confirm.

These proposed terms are pending verification and will be confirmed in your quote.

Inclusions

Private AC vehicle for the itinerary
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
Driver speaking the local language and Hindi or English, with darshan guidance

Exclusions

Tirumala special-entry tickets and Andhra Pradesh entry tax, where applicable
Extra kilometres and hours beyond the package
Hotel stays, arranged on request and quoted separately
Meals and drinks
Temple entry, special darshan, abhishekam and pooja charges
Donations, camera fees and personal expenses

Good to know

Confirm temple timings, dress codes, phone rules and registration before travel.
Festival days, weekends and full moon days may be crowded.
Some temples, including Tirumala, Guruvayur and Padmanabhaswamy, have dress codes.

Before you go

Questions, answered.

Is the Pavagadh climb difficult?

The ropeway covers most of the way, but some steps remain at the top. Seniors should go slowly.

When is Dakor busiest?

Full moon (Poonam) days, especially Sharad Purnima, draw very large crowds.

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