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Vadnagar is in north Gujarat, India. Vadnagar's old town is found inside the walls of a fort with six gates. There are scores of temples dedicated to almost every god. There are remains of a Buddhist monastery dating from the 7th century CE, and two Jain derasars.

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Vadnagar is a town that has existed since prehistoric times. It is fortified and established on an elevated terrain. The town was added to the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 2022. In 2011, it was home to 28,000 people.

Vadnagar was the birthplace of Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India.

Get in

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  • 1 Vadnagar railway station. vadnagar Railway Station (Q24948516) on Wikidata Vadnagar railway station on Wikipedia OSM directions target=_blank
  • 2 GSRTC Bus station. OSM directions target=_blank
  • 3 GSRTC New Bus Station. OSM directions target=_blank

Get around

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Map of Vadnagar

Autorickshaws are the main local mode of transport. Shuttles are available to move around in city.

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Religious structures

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  • 1 Kirti Torana (Narsinh Mehta ni Chauri). Two ornamental gateways, east one is better preserved. Built in Maru-Gurjara style (Solanki) architecture, these gateways are 40 feet tall. Built of red-yellow sandstone, they have battle and hunting scenes. They are probably part of a larger temple complex which no longer exists. They might have been erected to commemorate a battle victory. Free. Kirti Toran, Vadnagar (Q63343472) on Wikidata Kirti Toran on Wikipedia OSM directions target=_blank
  • 2 Hatkeshwar Mahadev temple, Outside the town. A 15th-century temple of Shiva revered by Nagar Brahmin community. The exterior of the temple is adorned with scenes from Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as dancing Apsaras and musicians. OSM directions target=_blank
  • 3 Tana Riri shrines. The memorial shrines of Tana and Riri, legendary musician sisters of the Mughal era. A classical music festival is organised here very year. OSM directions target=_blank
  • 4 Amther Mata temple. 5AM-9PM. Amther Mata Temple Small Temples (Q98871706) on Wikidata OSM directions target=_blank
  • 5 Ambaji Temple behind GMERS Hospital. Few ancient temple parts and idols can be seen here. OSM directions target=_blank
  • 6 Hathiwalu Derasar. A Jain temple. OSM directions target=_blank
  • 7 Chauta Adinath Derasar. A Jain temple. Jains consider Vadnagar the ancient foothill of Shatrunjaya hill in Palitana. The temple has a memorial foothill. OSM directions target=_blank

Water structures

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  • 8 Jhanjhanio Kuvo (Zunzunia Well) (north-east from Arjun Bari gate). Ancient circular well connected with local folklore. Must have been larger water structure of the past. The diameter is 3.3 m and constructed from stone. In the inner walls of the well, there are panels with carving of swans, flowers and honeycomb. The exterior wall has a niche with Ganesha. OSM directions target=_blank
  • 9 Sharmistha lake. A lake with public amenities and ghats. The lake forms the northern boundary of the fort town and shapes northern fort wall in curve while the rest of the fort is rectangular. Kapila river originating from Banganga feeds the water to the lake via canal. Sharmishtha Lake (Q123909822) on Wikidata OSM directions target=_blank
  • 10 Lakeview. Scenic lakeview and walkways developed for public. OSM directions target=_blank
  • 11 Pancham Mehta ni Vav (Pashchim Mehta ni Vav) (eastern side of Amarthol gate). Ancient seven-storey deep stepwell with 11 kutas built in 16th century. 67 m-long and 5.5-m wide. OSM directions target=_blank
  • 12 Gauri Kund (Ajpal Kund) (southeast of Amarthol Gate). Ancient square stepped tank built in stone. The walls are decorated with 54 sculptures. The steps have inscriptions derived from Hindu religious works. It is visited by locals in post-death rituals. Ajpal Kund (Q63343373) on Wikidata OSM directions target=_blank
  • 13 Lateri Vav. Old stepwell developed as a tourist spot. OSM directions target=_blank
  • 14 Saptarshi no Aro. Remnants of the ancient lake. OSM directions target=_blank

Others

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  • Gates: There are six gates of the ancient fort, on the north side 15 Arjun Bari. OSM directions target=_blank , 16 Nadiol. OSM directions target=_blank and Amtol gates on the west, Ghaskol and 17 Pithori. OSM directions target=_blank gates on the south and 18 Amarthol gate. OSM directions target=_blank on the east. These gates feature niches with sculptures of various Hindu deities including Mahishasurmardini, Bhairava and Ganesha. Arjuni Bari has an inscription dating to Solanki era.
  • 19 Buddhist monastery ruins, Mahadev Puri. Dating from 2nd to 7th century. OSM directions target=_blank
  • 20 Archaeological Experiential Museum (Anant Anadi Vadnagar Puratatva Anubhav Sangrahalay). 10AM-6PM, last entry 4:30PM; W closed. covers 2500 years history of continuous human habitation of the town as well as its cultural history. It displays more than 5000 artefacts and nearby excavated archeological site is open to the visitors. ₹50. Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum (Q131787260) on Wikidata Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum on Wikipedia OSM directions target=_blank

Farther out

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Map of Vadnagar
  • 1 Rajgadhi Timbo. An ancient Jain temple excavated from a mound. Rajgadhi Timbo (Q26005069) on Wikidata Rajgadhi Timbo on Wikipedia OSM directions target=_blank

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

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  • 1 Hotel Toran, +91 2761 222051. State government run hotel. OSM directions target=_blank

Connect

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  • 2 Vasant Prabha Hospital. All basic medical facilities are available. OSM directions target=_blank
  • 3 GMERS Medical College and Hospital. Emergency, OPD and IPD medical facilities. GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Vadnagar (Q96378971) on Wikidata GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Vadnagar on Wikipedia OSM directions target=_blank

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