About 46 kilometers away from Vadodara in Gujarat lies a beautiful hill station known as “Pavagadh”. This hill station is located in the Panchmahal district at an elevation of 2700 feet above sea level. This region is known for its beautiful waterfalls. This hill station is also known for its Mahakali temple which attracts a large pilgrim from throughout the country. The Pavagadh Fort is yet another major tourist attraction. Due to its landscape, Pavagadh is also an ideal “trekker’s destination”. So if you are an adventure enthusiast or you are fascinated by temples and forts then “Pavagadh” is the ideal destination for you to discover.
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How to reach Pavagadh?
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Pavagadh Map
By train:
The closest railway station to Pavagadh is in Champaner but it is not well connected to major cities in the country. So the next closest railway station is in Vadodara which is well connected to most of the major cities in the country.
By road:
There are many bus services available from Vadodara that operate to Pavagadh.
By flight:
The closest airport to Pavagadh is in Vadodara. The Vadodara Airport is well connected to most of the major cities in the country. Taxi services to Pavagadh are available from the Vadodara Airport.
Climate and the best time to visit Pavagadh Hills
The climate of Pavagadh can best be described as “extremely hot summers and cold winters”. The temperature recorded during the summer months of March to May ranging from a low of 24 degrees to a high of 45 degrees. The rainfall received during the monsoons that extend from June to September is a heavy while, temperatures during winters which begin in December and end in February ranges from a minimum of 11 degrees to maximum of 31 degrees. The best season to visit is from December from February i.e. winter season.
Places To Visit Around Pavagadh
- Pavagadh Fort: Is one of the major tourist attractions in this area. This fort used to belong to the Solanki Kingdom.
- MaaMahakalika Temple: Is a famous pilgrimage centre of the Hindus and is located in a dense forest on a cliff. This temple is considered to be of religious significance by devotees.
- Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary: Is a sanctuary filled with green vegetation such as teak, mahuda, bamboo etc and also consists of wildlife such as wild boar, sloth bear, hyna, jackal etc. It is an ideal site for hiking and camping.
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