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Private Tour of Modhera Sun Temple and Rani ki Vav

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Product Code : AGORA269

Embark on a captivating journey with our Private Tour of Modhera Sun Temple and Rani Ki Vav. Starting from Ahmedabad at 8:00 am, you'll first explore the majestic Modhera Sun Temple, renowned for its intricate carvings and unique architecture. Here, the Surya Kund awaits, a mesmerizing stepwell adorned with over 1000 sculptures, showcasing the pinnacle of Solanki-era craftsmanship. Following this, venture to Rani Ki Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This remarkable stepwell, commissioned in the 11th century, stretches impressively over seven tiers, housing more than 500 intricate sculptures. Conclude your enriching day with tales of ancient engineering and cultural insights, before returning to Ahmedabad.

8:00 am: Begin your day with a timely pick-up from your Ahmedabad hotel by your private guide and driver. Embark on an enthralling journey to Gujarat's architectural treasures.

Upon reaching the Modhera Sun Temple, delve into its historical and spiritual significance with your guide. Marvel at its detailed carvings and impeccable design. As you step into the temple complex, be captivated by the grandeur of the Surya Kund, an ornate stepwell adorned with over 1000 sculptures portraying Hindu gods, celestial entities, and intricate animal motifs.

At the temple's core lies the shrine dedicated to Surya, the sun god. Delight in understanding the temple's distinctive layout, designed to allow the equinox sunrise to cast its first rays directly onto the Surya idol in the inner sanctum. Immerse yourself in tales of the temple's architectural genius and its profound rituals.

Next, head to the Rani Ki Vav Stepwell, approximately 60 km away from Modhera. A delightful lunch break awaits.

Post-lunch, venture into Rani Ki Vav, a UNESCO-acclaimed marvel and one of India's most magnificent stepwells. Constructed in the memory of King Bhimdev I by Queen Udayamati in the 11th century, this stepwell stands as a testament to ancient engineering prowess. On approaching Rani Ki Vav, be greeted by its majestic gateway leading to a series of descending steps. The sheer dimensions of this stepwell are awe-inspiring, stretching over 64 meters in length, 20 meters in width, and plunging more than 27 meters deep.

Traverse through its seven-tiered steps adorned with over 500 sculptures narrating tales of Hindu mythology, everyday life, and spiritual beliefs. Your guide will enlighten you about the essential role of stepwells in conserving water during the region's dry spells, shedding light on the sophisticated engineering and architectural techniques employed in their creation.

Conclude your day of exploration and historical immersion. Your guide and driver will ensure a comfortable return to Ahmedabad, dropping you off at your hotel or any preferred location, concluding a day enriched with cultural and architectural wonders of Gujarat.

 

Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.

English speaking local guide, if option selected.

Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.

Lunch, if option selected.

Bottled water in the car.

Government Taxes.

Camera charges at monuments.

Gratuities and optional activities.

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.