Sightseeing in Patan

Commissioned around 1063 by Queen Udayamati of the Solanki dynasty as a memorial to her husband King Bhima I, Rani ki Vav descends seven storeys underground, its galleries lined with more than 1,500 sculptural panels depicting Vishnu’s avatars, apsaras and mythological scenes. Buried by Saraswati river floods for centuries and rediscovered only in the 1980s, its remarkable preservation earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 2014, and its image now appears on the reverse of the Indian ₹100 note. Rani ki Vav sits at an elevation of 79 m. The most favourable months to visit are January, December, November, and February, when conditions are best suited for sightseeing. Other notable highlights include descend seven levels of carved pillars, spot Vishnu reclining on Shesha panel, and count over 500 principal sculptures. It falls within Patan, Patan district, and Gujarat.

Built under Solanki king Siddharaja Jayasinha in the 12th century, Sahastralinga Talav (literally "the tank of a thousand lingams") was engineered with channels and sluices drawing water from the Saraswati river into a stepped reservoir ringed by shrines to Shiva. Much of the structure was lost over the centuries, but ongoing archaeological excavation has uncovered stone steps, kunds and temple foundations that hint at the scale of Solanki-era hydraulic engineering, complementing the nearby Rani ki Vav as evidence of Patan’s importance as a medieval capital. Sahastralinga Talav is typically explored in about 30-60 minutes. The best time to visit is October to March. Other notable highlights include carved stone steps of the ancient tank, broken Shiva lingams scattered among ruins, and inscribed pillars from the 11th century. It falls within Gujarat, India.

Panchasara Parshwanath Temple is a Śvetāmbara Jain temple located in Patan, Gujarat. The temple was constructed in 8th century during the reign of Vanaraja Chavda of Chavda dynasty. Panchasara Parshwanath Temple is a Śvetāmbara Jain temple located in Patan, Gujarat. The temple was constructed in 8th century during the reign of Vanaraja Chavda of Chavda dynasty.

The reservoir was built in 1084 by Solanki ruler Siddharaj Jaysinh on the erstwhile bank of the Sarasvati River. The lake had 1,008 Shiva shrines on its embankment. Spread over 17 acres, it has ruins of an 84-pillared Shiva temple and three-ringed sluice gates. Only 20% of the lake is excavated. It had a natural filtration system.

Sheikh Farid's mosque and mausoleum is an early Islamic construction of Gujarat, built even earlier than monuments in Ahmedabad. It has a beautifully carved ceiling. It is falsely identified as Behram Khan's Maqbara.

Historical square shaped lake. Sluice gates are state protected monument.

Established in 2010, the museum has large number of marble and sandstone sculptures dating back to the ancient and medieval times.

To learn about Patola sari and its heritage. Operated by Salvi weaver family.

The town has more than 100 Jain temples. Panchasara temple is chief among them. It is one of the largest and most profusely carved temple.

Located on a hillock, there is a temple of legendary Megh Maya associated with folklore of Sahastralinga Tank. There are some old ruins behind the temple.

Mashru is a fabric woven from silk and cotton. Visit to find Mashru weavers.