Modhera

Modhera is in North Gujarat, India. The village is home to a millenia-old Sun Temple.

Understand

Modhera is an ancient town. The ancient monuments in the village are the major attractions of the village. It is the first "solar village" of India which meets its complete electricity requirement by solar plant and battery storage.

Get in

From Mehsana, catch a state transport bus or shared jeep to reach Modhera (45 min). Private vehicle would be convenient choice. 25 km from Mehsana, 35 km from Patan.

GSRTC Bus Station, 23.581829°, 72.142844°. 2022-09-29 Nearest railway stations are in Patan and Mehsana.

Get around

Autorickshaws are other main local mode of transport but your on private vehicle would be better choice to reach the spot.

See

Sun Temple, 23.583806°, 72.132685°. 8AM-6PM. Built around 11-12th century, the temple complex was commissioned by Chaulukya king Bhima I. The beautifully carved sandstone temple complex has three parts; a reservoir Surya Kund, the assembly hall Sabha Mandapa and the shrine proper Gudha Mandapa. It is located on the bank of Pushpavati river. There is a small museum as well. ₹25 for Indians, $5 for Foreigners, ₹20 for parking 2021-10-30
Gyaneshwari Stepwell, 23.583889°, 72.131667°. Belongs to 16-17th century, it has a shrine at the first pavilion of the stepwell instead of usual at the end. Usually premises is locked. Free 2021-10-30
Modheshwari Mata Temple, 23.583440°, 72.145400°. 5:30AM-7PM. Modheshwari is a clan deity of several families belonging to the village. A large and beautiful temple. 2021-10-30
Narmada Canal Syphon on Pushapavati river, 23.578724°, 72.130183°. See how canal crosses a river by going under it! Understand the engineering and mechanics of the system. 2022-09-29
Hawa Mahal, 23.583717°, 72.136580°. A lakeside pavilion on high plinth probably made from parts of earlier structure belonging to Solanki period. It is erected in six pilaster and 12 columns of sandstone with some decorations on pillar capitals and on plinths. A jali windows are there in rear wall. 2022-09-29

Do

Buy

Eat

Toran Restaurant, 23.582444°, 72.134784°. Serves snacks, drinks and dishes. Operated by the government contractor. 2021-10-30
Eulogia Restro Cafe, 23.582642°, 72.135258°, +91 9875269814, eulogiarestro@gmail.com. 7AM-9PM. Bevarages, fastfoods, snacks and meals. 2022-09-29

Drink

Modheshwari Mata Temple canteen, 23.583024°, 72.145709°. Serves tea, coffee and drinks along with light snacks. 2021-10-30

Sleep

Connect

Primary Health Centre (PHC), 23.582367°, 72.141879°. 2021-10-30
Sub Post Office, 23.585088°, 72.139509°. 2021-10-30
Modhera Police Station, 23.582594°, 72.143656°. 2022-09-29

Modhera - village in Gujarat, India