Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
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Sachin M
Del Mar, CA45 bidrag
sep. 2023 • Alene
It was my first time visiting the Champaner-Pavagadh site. I took public transport from Vadodara bus station and arrived in about 90 minutes or so. The sire is completely unexplored and the archaeology dates back to multiple decades and has mosques , temples and other architecture. There is a ticket to enter but then you are free to roam.
Skrevet 2. september 2023
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danybambi
Bagolino, Italia6 248 bidrag
mar. 2023
E' un sito protetto dall'Unesco che si trova a 47 km da Vadodara. Vi è una collina sacra alta 762 mt che è Pavagadh e alcune moschee, ormai non più usate, che è Champaner, caduta poi in rovina dopo che l'imperatore spostò la capitale ad Ahmedabad.
Skrevet 13. april 2023
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Shivali S
Ahmedabad, India77 bidrag
des. 2022 • Par
Champaner is a small town on the way from Ahmedabad to Jambughoda.
It is a beautiful world heritage site with preserved monuments from 12th century.
Champaner was established by Vanraj chavda and later taken over by mughals.
The architecture is of indo Islamic on many of the doors and archways clearly suggesting invasion and modifications done by mughal invaders.
You can spend about 45 minutes and marvel at what events must have taken place 900 years ago.Must visit!
It is a beautiful world heritage site with preserved monuments from 12th century.
Champaner was established by Vanraj chavda and later taken over by mughals.
The architecture is of indo Islamic on many of the doors and archways clearly suggesting invasion and modifications done by mughal invaders.
You can spend about 45 minutes and marvel at what events must have taken place 900 years ago.Must visit!
Skrevet 1. april 2023
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Swiggy Wala #swiggywala
Jaipur, India17 bidrag
apr. 2022 • Venner
Champaner Archaeological Park
A UNESCO Heritage site, Champaner and Pavagadh are often clubbed together as one of the most engaging historical attractions of Gujarat. Pavagadh stands on top of the hill that looks over the sprawl of monuments at the base in Champaner. The duo makes a rich heritage site dotted with forts, mosques, monuments, tombs, arches, temples, step-wells and fortresses from 8th to 14th century. Today, throngs of pilgrims ascend Pavagadh to worship at the important Kalikamata Temple, dedicated to the goddess Kali, who sits atop the summit. Champaner is the only unchanged Islamic-Mughal city over the centuries, offering an authentic flavour of architecture of the era. Juxtaposed to this is the Kalika Mata Temple on the Pavagadh Hill, where thousands congregate during Navratris.
At the heart of Champaner, is the Citadel, whose most impressive features are its 16th-century monumental mosques (no longer used for worship), with their beautiful blending of Islamic and Hindu architecture. The huge Jami Masjid, just outside the Citadel’s east gate, boasts of a wonderful carved entrance porch that leads into a lovely courtyard surrounded by a pillared corridor. The prayer hall has two tall central minarets, further superb stone carving, multiple domes, finely latticed windows and seven mihrabs (prayer niches) along the back wall.
Other beautiful mosques include the Saher ki Masjid, behind the ticket office inside the Citadel, which was probably the private royal mosque, and the Kevda Masjid, 300m north of the Citadel and about 600m west of the Jami Masjid. Here you can climb narrow stairs to the roof, and higher up the minarets, to spot other mosques even further out into the countryside – Nagina Masjid, 500m north, with no minarets but exquisite geometric carving, particularly on the tomb next to it, and Lila Gumbaj ki Masjid, 800m east, on a high platform and with a fluted central dome. The twin minarets resembling factory chimneys, about 1 km west, adorn the Brick Minar ki Masjid, a rare brick tomb.
A UNESCO Heritage site, Champaner and Pavagadh are often clubbed together as one of the most engaging historical attractions of Gujarat. Pavagadh stands on top of the hill that looks over the sprawl of monuments at the base in Champaner. The duo makes a rich heritage site dotted with forts, mosques, monuments, tombs, arches, temples, step-wells and fortresses from 8th to 14th century. Today, throngs of pilgrims ascend Pavagadh to worship at the important Kalikamata Temple, dedicated to the goddess Kali, who sits atop the summit. Champaner is the only unchanged Islamic-Mughal city over the centuries, offering an authentic flavour of architecture of the era. Juxtaposed to this is the Kalika Mata Temple on the Pavagadh Hill, where thousands congregate during Navratris.
At the heart of Champaner, is the Citadel, whose most impressive features are its 16th-century monumental mosques (no longer used for worship), with their beautiful blending of Islamic and Hindu architecture. The huge Jami Masjid, just outside the Citadel’s east gate, boasts of a wonderful carved entrance porch that leads into a lovely courtyard surrounded by a pillared corridor. The prayer hall has two tall central minarets, further superb stone carving, multiple domes, finely latticed windows and seven mihrabs (prayer niches) along the back wall.
Other beautiful mosques include the Saher ki Masjid, behind the ticket office inside the Citadel, which was probably the private royal mosque, and the Kevda Masjid, 300m north of the Citadel and about 600m west of the Jami Masjid. Here you can climb narrow stairs to the roof, and higher up the minarets, to spot other mosques even further out into the countryside – Nagina Masjid, 500m north, with no minarets but exquisite geometric carving, particularly on the tomb next to it, and Lila Gumbaj ki Masjid, 800m east, on a high platform and with a fluted central dome. The twin minarets resembling factory chimneys, about 1 km west, adorn the Brick Minar ki Masjid, a rare brick tomb.
Skrevet 2. august 2022
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RkRoadie
Pune, India625 bidrag
des. 2021
First of all don't rely on google maps. It ends earlier if you put "Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park". The main location is ahead of Pavagad ghat road on left side. We saw Jama Masjid and its beautiful architecture. The road going to kevada masjid was closed and we could not find any other road to reach there. The gmaps was continuously showing closed road.
We came back to main road and drove for few meters and n right side there is some jungle entry like road with no signboards. After few meters of driving on off road inside that jungle we reached Minari Masjid. We took 1-2 photographs and left the place.
The cons of Champaner is there is no sign boards anywhere which can take you to these masjids. The locals are not knowing few names of masjid and they also could not direct you properly. The minari masjid is good for photography but lies inside forest like area which i would not recommend for families especially in evenings.
We came back to main road and drove for few meters and n right side there is some jungle entry like road with no signboards. After few meters of driving on off road inside that jungle we reached Minari Masjid. We took 1-2 photographs and left the place.
The cons of Champaner is there is no sign boards anywhere which can take you to these masjids. The locals are not knowing few names of masjid and they also could not direct you properly. The minari masjid is good for photography but lies inside forest like area which i would not recommend for families especially in evenings.
Skrevet 5. januar 2022
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Pranoy P
6 bidrag
aug. 2021
So many beautiful sites to visit and so little time. Get a guide and budget at least half a day to go around. You will not regret it. Truly a hidden gem
Skrevet 31. august 2021
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RoadTripper Abhishek
Mumbai (Bombay), India138 bidrag
aug. 2020
Located at a drive of around 30 minutes from the Jambughoda palace, the archeological park is a definite must see. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that this is actually a UNESCO World Heritage site!
What’s intriguing is that Vanraj Chavda, a king of the Chavda dynasty constructed the city name after his…BEST FRIEND! The king actually sponsored construction of a city named after General Champa or Champaraj, and not himself. A few buildings and fortifications still stand even today. The ASI are excavating most of the other buildings at their own sweet pace. Nevertheless, once can spend a leisurely morning wandering around the ruins. They are quite beautiful, and certainly better laid out than several modern cities!
The Pavagadh fort and surrounding city changed hands from the Vaniyas to the Rajputs. From the Rajputs it passed to Alauddin Khilji. From them back to Rajputs. Ultimately the Gurjars took over only to lose it to the Sultan of Begada. This game of musical chairs was finally put to rest by Humayun. He defeated the Sultan, and drove everyone from the capital for good. In the time honoured tradition practised by Muslim invaders, when the Sultan defeated the Gurjars, he asked the Gurjar ruler, Raval Jaisingh, to convert to Islam or face death. He chose death. His son didn’t. The Sultan gave him the moniker ‘Nizam ul Mulk’ and appointed appointed him Sultan of Champaner. Bottomline is that you can see mosques, Hindu temples & Jain mandirs all co – existing in various states of disrepair all over the archeological site. Or whatever part has been excavated so far.
Interestingly, the Jama Masjid looks like a perfect example of a Hindu temple. This was apparently built in the mid 16th century. The mosque is laid out exactly like a temple would be, with 172 pillars and domes. Obviously, the Sultan Mehmood Begada converted the temple to a mosque. Our historians, most of who are ‘certified’ geniuses, have credited him with its construction.
What’s intriguing is that Vanraj Chavda, a king of the Chavda dynasty constructed the city name after his…BEST FRIEND! The king actually sponsored construction of a city named after General Champa or Champaraj, and not himself. A few buildings and fortifications still stand even today. The ASI are excavating most of the other buildings at their own sweet pace. Nevertheless, once can spend a leisurely morning wandering around the ruins. They are quite beautiful, and certainly better laid out than several modern cities!
The Pavagadh fort and surrounding city changed hands from the Vaniyas to the Rajputs. From the Rajputs it passed to Alauddin Khilji. From them back to Rajputs. Ultimately the Gurjars took over only to lose it to the Sultan of Begada. This game of musical chairs was finally put to rest by Humayun. He defeated the Sultan, and drove everyone from the capital for good. In the time honoured tradition practised by Muslim invaders, when the Sultan defeated the Gurjars, he asked the Gurjar ruler, Raval Jaisingh, to convert to Islam or face death. He chose death. His son didn’t. The Sultan gave him the moniker ‘Nizam ul Mulk’ and appointed appointed him Sultan of Champaner. Bottomline is that you can see mosques, Hindu temples & Jain mandirs all co – existing in various states of disrepair all over the archeological site. Or whatever part has been excavated so far.
Interestingly, the Jama Masjid looks like a perfect example of a Hindu temple. This was apparently built in the mid 16th century. The mosque is laid out exactly like a temple would be, with 172 pillars and domes. Obviously, the Sultan Mehmood Begada converted the temple to a mosque. Our historians, most of who are ‘certified’ geniuses, have credited him with its construction.
Skrevet 8. januar 2021
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AnkurLaha
Ahmedabad, India461 bidrag
mar. 2020
Place of champaner is 144 km from Ahmedabad, situated near the heel of pavagarh, Pavagarh is a famous tourist as well as religious place where as champaner may not be such a famous place, I have visited the place with my family and young kid in march 20, just before India goes for a lockdown for coronavirus outbreak.
We have started by 7:30 and comfortably reach by 10:30, must note if you don’t have fast tag you have to pay double on express highway, also return tole is not applicable any more. We park our vehicle on the parking plot of pavagarh (100 Rs parking charge for four wheel), this is absolutely wastage. Vehicle can go directly inside champaner.
Ticket charge is Rs 30/person, 15 for kid from 3 to 12 years,
Two ticket counters are there one in saher masjid and other in jama masjid, once you get the ticket it is applicable for the other too.
Jama masjid is the largest among all, have unique architecture of jali, is an attraction for history lovers, once you visit be wear of monkeys, they can snatch food items also road condition connecting the mosque is poor. One hand pump water source available outside of jama masjid, which is only water source of champaner.
By the side of jama masjid there was a narrow walking lane for kedva masjid, it’s between agricultural lands, a very small board indicated the heritage property but none to be found to ask for direction, though this is smaller but location is too good, you can find the pavararh hill beside the tomb. There is no fear of monkey so can enjoy your snacks (no snacks and water available here).
We have visited three mosque,
Saher masjid, jama masjid and kevda masjid. There are few more mosque, but due to heat wave we could not able to cover more.
We have started by 7:30 and comfortably reach by 10:30, must note if you don’t have fast tag you have to pay double on express highway, also return tole is not applicable any more. We park our vehicle on the parking plot of pavagarh (100 Rs parking charge for four wheel), this is absolutely wastage. Vehicle can go directly inside champaner.
Ticket charge is Rs 30/person, 15 for kid from 3 to 12 years,
Two ticket counters are there one in saher masjid and other in jama masjid, once you get the ticket it is applicable for the other too.
Jama masjid is the largest among all, have unique architecture of jali, is an attraction for history lovers, once you visit be wear of monkeys, they can snatch food items also road condition connecting the mosque is poor. One hand pump water source available outside of jama masjid, which is only water source of champaner.
By the side of jama masjid there was a narrow walking lane for kedva masjid, it’s between agricultural lands, a very small board indicated the heritage property but none to be found to ask for direction, though this is smaller but location is too good, you can find the pavararh hill beside the tomb. There is no fear of monkey so can enjoy your snacks (no snacks and water available here).
We have visited three mosque,
Saher masjid, jama masjid and kevda masjid. There are few more mosque, but due to heat wave we could not able to cover more.
Skrevet 3. mai 2020
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Minar G
Mumbai (Bombay), India52 bidrag
mar. 2020
The historical sights within the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park are scattered around over a large area. Private transportation is must to move around and see all the sites. A good amount of time is required to see all the sites. We reached around 2PM and could see only some of the sites which are located near the base of the Pavagad Hill, as the closing time is 5PM. Some sites are manned by Archaeological Survey of India guards and need an entrance ticket. One ticket gets you entry to all the sites. Some sites are situated on the way to the Kalikamata Temple situated on top of the Pavagad Hill. If you plan to see both the temple & the ruins, full day is easily required.
The main site of Saher ki Masjid is situated opposite the Pavagad bus stand, here the guard was very helpful and he patiently explained about all the scattered sites with an informative & illustrated book published by the Archaeological Survey of India which is also available for sale at the ticket counter for Rs100. It is a good idea to buy this book as it helps to plan all the sights that one wants to see.
We later saw Jami Masjid, Kevda Masjid & Cenotaph, Nagina Masjid & Cenotaph, Iteri Masjid, Ek Minar Ki Masjid
Some of the sites are well preserved and are a sight to behold with well maintained gardens. If you are in Baroda make it a point to visit this place.
The main site of Saher ki Masjid is situated opposite the Pavagad bus stand, here the guard was very helpful and he patiently explained about all the scattered sites with an informative & illustrated book published by the Archaeological Survey of India which is also available for sale at the ticket counter for Rs100. It is a good idea to buy this book as it helps to plan all the sights that one wants to see.
We later saw Jami Masjid, Kevda Masjid & Cenotaph, Nagina Masjid & Cenotaph, Iteri Masjid, Ek Minar Ki Masjid
Some of the sites are well preserved and are a sight to behold with well maintained gardens. If you are in Baroda make it a point to visit this place.
Skrevet 17. mars 2020
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LailaFreddy
Pune, India241 bidrag
feb. 2020
The monuments of this 15th CE citadel town were awarded their well deserved recognition among the UNESCO world heritage sites in India. Among some of the aesthetically most pleasing monuments we've seen anywhere in India, these ancient and apparently forgotten gems of the Indo-Islamic architectural style still exude what must have been the robustness of the wealth and the culture of the rulers of yesteryear. The crumbling walls of the citadel, the majestic minarets of the various mosques hidden away among forested paths, a cenotaph within the walls of one of the places of worship, all satisfy the casually curious and the passionate...the only disappointment is the helical step well, where the ASI has fenced off and locked up this supposedly beautiful piece of engineering.
Besides visiting the monuments two tasks await you to embellish your visit....firstly, do visit Prof. Ghanshyam Joshi, a venerable octogenarian professor who exudes passion and knowledge about the rich past of (his) sleepy little Champaner. And, try to get yourselves a guide - apparently the only one worthy of his salt is a guy called Vijay, elusive and only contactable by the ticket sellers at the citadel kiosk.
Besides visiting the monuments two tasks await you to embellish your visit....firstly, do visit Prof. Ghanshyam Joshi, a venerable octogenarian professor who exudes passion and knowledge about the rich past of (his) sleepy little Champaner. And, try to get yourselves a guide - apparently the only one worthy of his salt is a guy called Vijay, elusive and only contactable by the ticket sellers at the citadel kiosk.
Skrevet 9. februar 2020
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moumi45963
Bangalore, India144 bidrag
While vsiting Champaner Pavagarh archaeological park, what should we start with? Pavagarh hills or Champaner?
Shyam C
Bangalore, India5 bidrag
How much time is required to visit Champaner & Pavagadh (We are Senior Citizens)
Jimmy A
Ahmedabad, India127 bidrag
how much is entry fees ? what is ideal time to visit ? how is parking faclity for 30 to 40 seater bus ?
how much time requried to for complete champaner fort ?
How to reach to this place via local transport?
kiran m
Saratoga CA26 bidrag
You can get buses or even taxis
Does this place require a full day for sightseeing?
labal
Chennai (Madras), India324 bidrag
You can combine this with the temple on the hilltop (pavgarh) and spend about 3-4 hours in all
Pankaj S
3 bidrag
What is the entrance price
khianisureshn
Vadodara, India133 bidrag
Exactly I don't remember, but it is very nominal.
Of course Roapway Charge is Extra.
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