A domed stone pavilion with carved pillars at Champaner

Central Gujarat · UNESCO site and Kalika Mata temple

Champaner–Pavagadh group trip guide

Champaner–Pavagadh: UNESCO site and Kalika Mata temple in Central Gujarat. From Ahmedabad it is 143 km by road, 3–4 hours in a group vehicle with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ahmedabad costs ₹8,500–10,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Ahmedabad
143 km by road
Time to give it
1 day
Best season
October to March; Navratri is extremely crowded
Fare from Ahmedabad
₹8,500–10,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Vadodara

Champaner–Pavagadh became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004: a 15th-century capital of Sultan Mahmud Begada with mosques, step wells and fort walls at the foot of Pavagadh hill.

On the summit, the Kalika Mata temple is revered as a Shakti Peeth; a ropeway takes most of the climb.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Champaner–Pavagadh from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Ahmedabad → Champaner–Pavagadh

₹8,500–10,400

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 143 km one way · 1 day, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

Pilgrims come for Kalika Mata, heritage groups for Champaner's mosques; one day covers both.

UNESCO sitesTemples & pilgrimageHistory & architecture

How far is Champaner–Pavagadh

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Champaner–Pavagadh
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad143 km3–4 h Route: Ahmedabad to Champaner–Pavagadh
Rajkot326 km7–8 h Route: Rajkot to Champaner–Pavagadh
Surat199 km4–5 h Route: Surat to Champaner–Pavagadh

Group fares from Ahmedabad

Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.

Ahmedabad to Champaner–Pavagadh: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 day
SUV / Innova6–7₹5,800–7,800
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹7,100–9,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹8,500–10,400
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹9,800–12,400
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹18,700–25,300

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: October to March; Navratri is extremely crowded.
  • Time to give it: 1 day.
  • Who goes: Pilgrims, Heritage lovers, Families, International visitors.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Vadodara. International flights land at Ahmedabad (AMD).
  • Nearest railway station: Champaner Road or Vadodara.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

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Questions groups ask

Ahmedabad thi Champaner–Pavagadh ketlu km? (How far is Champaner–Pavagadh from Ahmedabad?)

143 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour). Road distance from our route catalog.

Champaner–Pavagadh ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Ahmedabad se Champaner–Pavagadh round trip (143 km ek taraf, 1 din): 17-seater ₹8,500–10,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹18,700–25,300. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein.

What does a group trip to Champaner–Pavagadh cost?

Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹5,800–7,800; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹7,100–9,100; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹8,500–10,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹9,800–12,400; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹18,700–25,300. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Champaner–Pavagadh?

1 day. With the drive from Ahmedabad, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. Pilgrims come for Kalika Mata, heritage groups for Champaner's mosques; one day covers both.

When is the best time to visit Champaner–Pavagadh?

October to March; Navratri is extremely crowded.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Champaner–Pavagadh from abroad?

Nearest airport: Vadodara. Nearest railway station: Champaner Road or Vadodara. Ahmedabad (AMD) is Gujarat's main international airport; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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