Saturday, 31 December 2016

Champaner, Pavagadh, Gujarat ( A lesser explored beauty of India)



Champaner is counted in the world heritage sites; it is very famous for its rich historical background. The Pavagadh hill is famous for a Hindu fortress which was built under the Solanki Kings of Gujarat and later followed by the Kinchi Chauhans. It was overtaken by the Sultan Mahumad Begarah and was renamed as Muhammadabad.

It is a wonderful site to visit for anyone who has a taste for history as this place provides a beautiful insight to Indian Historical culture. The place is mostly famous for a series of fortresses which begins at the Pavagadh hill and end on the plains. These are built in a special style that comes under significant period when the sultans ruled the place.

Another interesting site here is the Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park, which is famous for its water retaining installations and military and agricultural structures which date back to the 16th century. This place signifies the religious and cultural rich India, it also shows that over time how various cultures have renewed and some have disappeared. Visiting this place is like time traveling and looking at all the beautiful and significant historical sites.

Stay in this place is good, you can choose from a five star stay to cheap ad good places. There are good hotels along with commuting facilities. For commuting you can hire cabs or a car to be self-drive.