Located near the city of Vadodara, Pavagadh is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus. It is home to the famous Kalika Mata Temple, which is believed to be one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India. The temple is located on a hill and can be reached by climbing around 5,000 steps or by taking a cable car. Apart from the temple, there are other attractions like the Mahakali Temple, Sadanshah Pir Dargah, and the ruins of the ancient fort of Pavagadh.
Pavagadh, a beautiful hill station about 46 kilometers (29 mi) from Vadodara in the Indian state of Gujarat, is also a beautiful route of tourism. The beautiful places here are Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh Temple, Machi Haveli, Champaner Pavagadh, Archaeological Park. The idol of Dakshinamukhi Kali Maa situated here is considered to have great importance in Tantric worship. Whose mythological, historical, religious and tourism is one of the most important places in the state.
Here devotees from far and wide attract them. Pilgrims travel barefoot from their home to have darshan of the mother. To see the mother, devotees and tourists keep coming in the number of thousands, climbing all the stairs of the mountain. Champaner-Pavgarh which is an archaeological park. And which has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 2004 is counted among the most visited places due to its natural attractions and historical significance. A hill station in Pavagadh Gujarat, which is 822 meters in height, can be found during the climb, such as waterfalls.
The hilly region around Halol provides a good view, and is a gateway to the monsoon for those living in Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Dahod, Indore. You can find spectacular footpaths, beautiful waterfalls during the monsoon time. Ropeway services are also available here, tickets between 120-150 rupees are available. After climbing the top of the hill, when the fresh air on your face feels an accident. So the clouds passing through you are just amazing.
State :
Gujarat
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Complete List of Tehsils in Pavagadh District, Gujarat