India · Architecture

1-Day Modhera Sun Temple Tour with Patan Stepwell and Patola Weaving

1 Day Round trip from On Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Modhera Sun Temple, one of India's three famous Sun Temples
02 Explore Patan for the stunning stepwell commissioned by Queen Rudabai
03 Discover the heritage of Patola weaving in Patan, famous for pure silk double ikat
04 Optional stop at Sidhpur to see the Bahora Havelis

Travel to Modhera to visit the Modhera Sun Temple, one of the three famous Sun Temples and a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya in Modhera village, Mehsana, Gujarat, India. Situated on the bank of the Pushpavati River, this full-day tour also takes you to Patan for the stunning stepwell commissioned by Queen Rudabai and to discover the heritage of Patola weaving. You may also stop at Sidhpur to see the Bahora Havelis.

Visit the Sun Temple at Modhera, built after 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Ahmedabad

Languages English, Gujarati, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Modhera Sun Temple, Patan and Sidhpur Excursion

Pick up from the hotel.
Visit the Sun Temple at Modhera, built after 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. Continue to Patan to see the stunning stepwell commissioned by Queen Rudabai.
Explore Patan, famous for its beautiful stepwell, its association with King Bhimdev, and its renowned Patola weaving tradition. Enjoy a Patola (double ikat) weaving tour, famous for its weaving technique in pure silk only. Patan is approximately 40 km from Modhera.
Stop at Sidhpur for the Bahora Havelis (optional).
Drop off at the hotel.