Modhera Sun Temple and Rani ki Vav Private Day Trip from Ahmedabad with Guide | India

— What You Can Expect —

Your driver and guide meet you at your Ahmedabad hotel at the agreed time and set off by private air-conditioned car towards Modhera, about two hours away, with views of the Gujarat countryside on the way.

At Modhera you visit the Sun Temple, an 11th-century Solanki-era monument dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. Walk through the complex and admire its finely carved pillars, sculptures and ornamental details while your guide explains the stories, religious traditions and architectural ideas behind the temple. Take time to see the Surya Kund, a large stepped water tank decorated with many small shrines.

From Modhera you continue to Patan to visit Rani ki Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Gujarat's most remarkable monuments. Descend into the stepwell and see its seven levels, elaborate pillars and finely carved figures of deities, celestial beings and mythological scenes, which give it the look of an underground temple. Your guide explains how it combined practical water management with religious symbolism and art.

After both visits you drive back to Ahmedabad and are dropped at your hotel. Lunch is optional and at your own expense.

Note: Entry tickets are included in the price. Lunch, dinner, drinks and personal expenses are not included. Driving time is about 2 hours from Ahmedabad to Modhera, 30 minutes from Modhera to Patan and about 3 hours back to Ahmedabad, so this is a long day. Wear comfortable shoes and carry water and sun protection.