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Dholavira
Dholavira is a small town and archaeological site in Kutch, containing ruins of an ancient Indus Valley Civilisation (Harappan) city. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dholavira at a Glance
Why Dholavira?
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- Fossil Park
- Flamingo Lake
Dholavira at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Fossil Park: Billions of years old plant fossils are seen here. Take a look at flat expanse of the Great Runn of Kutch.
- Flamingo Lake: A seasonal lake created by checkdam. During rainy season, reach before sunrise and catch a look at thousands of flamingos in the waters of lake.
Sightseeing Places
- Fossil Park: Billions of years old plant fossils are seen here. Take a look at flat expanse of the Great Runn of Kutch.
- Flamingo Lake: A seasonal lake created by checkdam. During rainy season, reach before sunrise and catch a look at thousands of flamingos in the waters of lake.
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- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Dholavira (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–40°C with about 5 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Dholavira (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–35°C with about 161 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Dholavira (Oct, Nov) averages 20–32°C with about 9 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Dholavira (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 14–28°C with about 0 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C.
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- Summary: Dholavira is a small town and archaeological site in Kutch, containing ruins of an ancient Indus Valley Civilisation (Harappan) city. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Overview: Dholavira is a small town and archaeological site in Kutch, containing ruins of an ancient Indus Valley Civilisation (Harappan) city. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Architectural Style: Estimated to be older than the port-city of Lothal, the city of Dholavira has a rectangular shape and organization, and is spread over 22 ha (54 acres). The area measures 771.1 m (2,530 ft) in length, and 616.85 m (2,023.8 ft) in width. Unlike Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, the city was constructed to a pre-existing geometrical plan consisting of three divisions – the citadel, the middle town, and the lower town.
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Significance
Dholavira the second largest Harappan site in India and the fifth largest in South Asia. It was unearthed by Indian archaeologists in 1967 but excavations into the site only began since 1990.
Natural Significance
Dholavira the second largest Harappan site in India and the fifth largest in South Asia. It was unearthed by Indian archaeologists in 1967 but excavations into the site only began since 1990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dholavira is most comfortable in January, February, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 42°C) and the wettest months are July and August.
The nearest airport is Bhuj Airport (BHJ), about 87 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Fossil Park and Flamingo Lake.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 24°C to 42°C over the year, with about 516 mm of rain in total.
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