— What You Can Expect —
Your driver picks you up at your hotel, residence or Udaipur airport and heads into Gujarat by private air-conditioned car, with two heritage stops built into the journey to Ahmedabad.
The first stop, after about four hours on the road, is Patan and Rani ki Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend through this seven-level stepwell, designed as an inverted temple, and see its richly carved walls and pillars with hundreds of sculptures and mythological figures. Your guide explains its history, its water-management system and its Maru-Gurjara style of architecture.
A short drive brings you to Modhera Sun Temple, an 11th-century monument built under the Solanki rulers. Explore the temple complex, the large stepped Surya Kund tank with its many small shrines, and the carved assembly hall whose pillars and sculptures illustrate themes from Hindu mythology.
You then continue to Ahmedabad and are dropped at your hotel, residence or preferred location. Lunch is optional and at your own expense.
Note: Entry tickets are included. Lunch, dinner, drinks and personal expenses are not included. Driving time is about 4 hours from Udaipur to Patan, 30 minutes to Modhera and about 2 hours on to Ahmedabad, so this is a long day. Wear comfortable shoes and carry water and sun protection.