Things to Do in Patan

A stepwell, inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, that was built in the 11th century. Open 8AM-6PM. ₹40 for Indians, ₹600 for foreigners, Free below age 13, Parking: ₹10 for 2-wheelers, ₹20 for 4-wheelers

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.

This temple of Kali, built by Siddharaj Jaysinh, is over 1,000 years old. Kali is a clan deity of the Solankis. Open 10AM-6PM.

To learn about Patola sari and its heritage. Operated by Salvi weaver family. Open 10AM-1:30PM, 3-6PM. ₹10 for Indians, ₹100 for foreigners

Established in 2010, the museum has large number of marble and sandstone sculptures dating back to the ancient and medieval times. Open 10AM-5PM, Wed and 2nd and 4th Sat closed, Government Holidays closed. ₹5 for Indians, ₹1 for school/college students, ₹50 for foreigners, ₹100 photography, ₹500 for videography

The town is surrounded by fort walls and gates still largely intact. The old town situated in the fort has bustling bazaar. The havelis with wooden carved facades and brackets are located here. In the narrow pol streets, people are found making rope or bidi (traditional cigarette).

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. Open Morning and Evening.

Holds ancient Hindu and Jain texts including palm-leaf manuscripts. It has small museum displaying old artifacts, coins, palm-leaf manuscripts and tools used for writing it. Open 10AM-5PM.