The brick-lined Harappan dockyard basin at Lothal

Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar · Harappan port city

Lothal group trip guide

Lothal: Harappan port city in Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar. From Ahmedabad it is 76 km by road, 2–3 hours in a group vehicle with stops. Groups give it half a day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ahmedabad costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Ahmedabad
76 km by road
Time to give it
Half a day
Best season
October to February (the site is open and hot in summer)
Fare from Ahmedabad
₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Ahmedabad (AMD)

Lothal is a Harappan (Indus Valley) settlement southwest of Ahmedabad with what is described as one of the oldest known dockyards, excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India from 1955.

A site museum shows beads, seals and pottery found there. Lothal is on UNESCO's tentative list, not yet a World Heritage Site.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Lothal 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 → Lothal

₹6,800–8,400

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 76 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

A strong half-day for school and college groups studying the Indus Valley, and an easy stop for anyone curious about ancient India.

History & architecture

How far is Lothal

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Lothal
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad76 km2–3 h–

Group fares from Ahmedabad

Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.

Ahmedabad to Lothal: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 day
SUV / Innova6–7₹4,700–6,300
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹5,800–7,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹6,800–8,400
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹7,900–10,000
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹15,000–20,200

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 February (the site is open and hot in summer).
  • Time to give it: Half a day.
  • Who goes: School groups, College groups, Heritage lovers.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Ahmedabad (AMD). International flights land at Ahmedabad (AMD).
  • Nearest railway station: Ahmedabad Junction.
  • 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 Lothal ketlu km? (How far is Lothal from Ahmedabad?)

76 km by road: 2–3 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.

Lothal ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Ahmedabad se Lothal round trip (76 km ek taraf, 1 din): 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein.

What does a group trip to Lothal cost?

Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. 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 Lothal?

Half a day. With the drive from Ahmedabad, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A strong half-day for school and college groups studying the Indus Valley, and an easy stop for anyone curious about ancient India.

When is the best time to visit Lothal?

October to February (the site is open and hot in summer).

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 Lothal from abroad?

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

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