Pavagadh, Mahakali Temple, Pavagadh Mandir, Pavagadh Hill, Pavagadh Gujarat

History and Importance of Pavagadh, near Champaner, Gujarat

Pavagadh is hill station in Panchmahal district of Gujarat and around 46 km far from Vadodara. The Mahakali Temple on Pavagadh hill is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations and one of the 51 Shakti peeth and one of the oldest temple in Gujarat. It is believed that right foot of Ma Devi Sati fallen down on the Pavagadh hill. Historical city Champaner is at base of the Pavagadh hills or Pavagadh Manchi another well known word.

The area around this Champaner Pavagadh Archeology Park has been declared heritage site by Unesco. The total height of the hill is around 820 mtrs, and devotee can reach around 500 mtrs by road also known as Pavagadh Manchi.

Ropeway facility is available at Hill and from there around 250 steps to climb to reach to top of Hill at Mahakali Ma Temple and around 1800 total steps from manchi to top of the Pavagadh hill. Lots of devotees choose to reach by step to temple as per their belief. Everyday thousand of pilgrim visits the Pavagadh hill especially during both the Navarati festival.

Nearby Places and facilities at Pavagadh

Apart from this other place near to Pavagadh are Jain Temples, Teliya Talava, Dudhiya Talava, Champaner fort, Dhaba dungari a famous Lord Shiv Temple also called Tapobhumi of Maharshi Vishvamitra, Virasat Van, Kabootar khana etc. As devotees and tourist across the nation come and feel the culture and history of Pavagadh and Champaner throughout the year. To accommodate tourist there are quite good option of Hotels, Dharmshala and Guest house near Pavagadh.

How to Reach Pavagadh, Gujarat, India

Pavagadh, being the one of the most famous pilgrimage site and Shakti Peeth temple of Gujarat where millions of devotee across the world visit around the year and mainly during Navratri. It is easily accessible by road, rail and air network. Devotee can reach at top via rope way from Manchi – base of Pavagadh hill to reach at the top but still need to climb 300 stairs ahead to have darshan of Maa Mahakali. It is very well connected with all major cities of India via road, rail and air network. Vadodara has major railway junction just at 55 km from Pavagadh from where you can get train to almost all region of India. Vadodar Airport and Ahmedabad Airport are the nearest airport at distance of 52 and 145 respectively from Pavagadh. From where you can get flight to all major cities of India and across the globe. You can find private taxi and public transport as well from both airport to reach to Pavagadh. Pavagadh is located at just 20 km from Champaner, 13 km from Halol, 45 km from Vadodara, 140 km from Ahmedabad, 88 km from Kevadiya Colony – statue of Unity.

Taluka / Tehsil: Halol, District: Panchmahal, State: gujarat, Country: india.

Religious Importance: Hindu

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