Easy Private Tour at Sun Temple and Rani Ki Vav by Car
Description
Embark on a private transfer from Ahmedabad to discover the cultural and historical treasures of Gujarat. Explore the UNESCO-protected stepwell, Rani Ki Vav, delving into its spiritual significance. Visit the millennium-old Modhera Sun Temple adorned with intricate carvings dedicated to Hindu deities. This transfer allows for an optional lunch stop and includes hassle-free hotel transfers. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of these remarkable sites, gaining insights into Gujarat's profound history and spirituality.
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Itinerary
Rani-ki-Vav, situated along the Saraswati River, began as a tribute to a monarch in the 11th century AD. Stepwells are unique underground water management systems in the Indian subcontinent, originating from around the 3rd millennium BC. They progressed from basic pits in sandy terrain to intricate multi-storey structures, representing the pinnacle of stepwell and Maru-Gurjara architectural styles. Rani-ki-Vav exemplifies this mastery, designed as an inverted temple emphasizing water's sanctity, with seven levels of intricately carved stairs featuring over 500 principal sculptures and numerous minor ones depicting religious, mythological, and secular themes, often drawn from literature. The fourth level descends to a 9.5m x 9.4m tank, 23m deep, while the well's shaft, 10m in diameter and 30m deep, lies at the property's westernmost point. This site showcases the evolution of stepwells into artistic marvels blending functionality with aesthetic grandeur.
The origin of practice of Sun worship in India is evidently found in the Vedic scriptures of Hindu religion signifying the millennia old tradition. Modhera is sometimes called Mundera, the original settlement of the Modha Brahmans and is fabled to have been given them as a Krishnarpana on occasion of marriage of Ram and Sita. They acted as the gurus to the Modha Vaniyas. The Jain acharya, Hemchandra, was of the Modha Parentage. The outstanding Sun Temple at Modhera is located on the left bank of the river Pushpavati, a tributary of river Rupan in Becharaji Taluka of Mehsana District of Gujarat.
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Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is not on the pickup hotel list, don’t worry. If your hotel is in Ahmedabad, we will arrange pickup at no extra cost. After booking the trip, please share your hotel name with us so we can plan the pickup accordingly. Your comfort and safety are our top priority. The driver will hold a placard with the traveler’s name at the hotel, airport, or the pre-arranged pickup location.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Mr. Ravi showed up on time in a clean car. He was a careful driver and respectful at all times. Kept us updated on which site we were going to. Both, the Vav and Modhera temple are worth going to. Well maintained sites set in lush manicured lawns.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We at Tripxcia are delighted to hear that you had a great day trip and enjoyed visiting both Rani ki Vav and the Modhera Sun Temple. We truly appreciate your comments about Mr. Ravi’s punctuality, professionalism, and clear communication—your feedback means a lot to our team. We’re glad you found the sites well maintained and scenic. We look forward to welcoming you again with Tripxcia for another memorable experience!
I have mixed feelings about this private tour. On the positive side, the trip was well-organized and we followed the itinerary exactly as planned. However,as I was said for a "premium" service, but we were given a basic compact car. While it had A/C, it was not the ‘premium’ vehicle. Overall, we are quite satisfied with the tour.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback with us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the tour and that the itinerary was well organized and followed as planned. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience regarding the vehicle provided. Your feedback is very important to us, and we assure you that we will work on improving our service and ensure better clarity and quality in our future tours. Thank you once again for your kind words and suggestions. We truly appreciate your support and hope to serve you again with an even better experience. Warm regards, Team Tripxcia
It was an amazing experience! The operator managed everything very well and on time. The driver was very polite and drove safely. Overall, it was a great trip! Modhera Sun Temple and Rani ki Vav are must-visit places — truly remarkable and worth the visit.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and that everything was well organized and on time. Your kind words about our driver’s professionalism and safe driving truly mean a lot to us. We’re glad you enjoyed visiting Modhera Sun Temple and Rani Ki Vav — they are indeed remarkable heritage sites. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future. Warm regards, Team Tripxcia
The car is comfortable and the driver is safe. Two beautiful sites. Very peaceful and easy to visit. Not to be missed if you are in Ahmedabad.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to know that you found the car comfortable and the driver safe and professional. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed visiting the two beautiful, peaceful, and easy-to-explore sites. At Tripxcia, we always strive to provide our guests with a smooth, safe, and memorable travel experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to Ahmedabad!
Sun temple was great. Really interesting history and beautiful site. The Rav Ki Vav step well was amazing - highly recommend - like a temple but in the ground rather than going up! Fascinating. I do think the £75 charge for ‘tour’ which is basically just a taxi - no food, no admittance fees etc - is a bit misleading. It should be called ‘we book you a taxi to x and y’ !
Dear Peter, Thank you so much for sharing your detailed feedback and for recommending the Sun Temple and Rani Ki Vav. We’re really happy to know that you enjoyed the history and beauty of these incredible sites—Rani Ki Vav truly feels like a temple beneath the ground! We also sincerely appreciate your honest comment regarding the tour description. Your feedback about the experience being more of a private taxi service is noted, and we understand how this could feel misleading. We will definitely take this into consideration and work on making the tour details clearer for future travelers. Thank you once again for choosing us and for helping us improve. We hope to welcome you again on another journey in India. Warm regards,
This was a very disappointing experience. First, there was unclear communication with the driver. We were waiting almost 30 minutes for the driver and then learned he had been at the hotel waiting outside. We would have expected him to come into the lobby at our reserved time to meet us. Next, the car was very poor quality and unsafe. The seatbelts were not working and the driver was unconcerned about this. Frankly, this is unacceptable. We ended up getting out of the car and cancelling the tour.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. However, according to our records, your booking was cancelled by you approximately two hours before the scheduled tour. Our driver and vehicle were already arranged and ready for service at that time. Despite the last-minute cancellation, we still processed a full refund from our side as a gesture of goodwill. We believe there may be some misunderstanding, as no tour service was actually delivered. At Tripxcia, we are fully committed to providing safe, punctual, and quality experiences for all our guests. We kindly request that Tripadvisor to review this comment for accuracy. Warm regards, Urvashi TripXcia Trips LLP
Good service and the driver was experienced with comfort being the main focus. We had great conversation along the way and it was enriching to have different point of view about simple things in life.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you had a comfortable and enriching journey with us. At Tripxcia, we always aim to provide not just a ride, but a memorable experience—with safety, comfort, and meaningful connections at the heart of it. We're glad our driver made the trip even more special through great conversation and perspective. Looking forward to serving you again on your next adventure! Warm regards, Team Tripxcia
Excellent. The journey was smooth, and the driver allowed me to explore the places without any time limit. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We at Tripxcia are thrilled to hear that you had a smooth and enjoyable journey. Our goal is to provide a flexible and comfortable experience, and we’re glad our driver made your trip memorable. Your support means a lot to us! We look forward to hosting you again on another great adventure. 🚗✨
Pick up and drop off from the hotel. 7 hours private tour without any issues. Driver was very friendly and skilled in driving - sometimes it was very crowded - cars, tuk tuks, people, cows, dogs. He made all trip safely. I highly recommended this company
Dear Daniela, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent trip and that our driver provided a safe and enjoyable journey despite the busy roads. Your kind words about the driver’s skills and friendliness mean a lot to us, as we strive to offer the best service to our guests. Exploring incredible sites like the Sun Temple and Rani Ki Vav is always special, and we’re so glad to have been part of your memorable experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in the future!
We had a great day with lots of impressions and experiences. We would book the tour again and we can recommand it to anyone.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We at Tripxcia are delighted to know you had a fantastic experience touring the Sun Temple and Rani Ki Vav. Your recommendation truly encourages us to continue delivering memorable experiences. We look forward to serving you again in the future! 😊
