Kapadvanj

Kapadvanj


Kapadwanj is a City as well as one of the Taluka of the Kheda district in the Gujarat India. It is located on bank of river Mohar. It is 71 km away from Ahmedabad and 93 km away from Vadodara. This is also a historical place. The copperplates found from here inform us that it must have been a very prosperous city during 9th century. The Jain literature of Rajput era mentions it as 'Kat'pat Vanijya', meaning trade in cloth. At that time the city was semicircular. Rajmata Minaldevi had visited it too. The Kunkavav has a Kirtistambha that is still standing and displaying its lovely and incomparable carvings. Shri Aurobindo Meditation Center that has come up recently is also worth a visit. This is the birthplace of Gujarati poet Rajendra Shah.



Being an ancient site, we come across a large number of architectural remains, step-wells, gates, lakes and temples here. The best of these is 'Kundvav'. It is 1300 m and built by Siddharaj Jaysinh of Solanki era. Besides this, the step-wells of Kantha ni vav, Ranivav and Sigarvav are also known well 'Shilp Ratnakar' informs us that as soon as one enters the city, it used to have Kirti Stambhas or Pillars of Fame. The Kundvav has a large number of niches and recesses and the s



Best Time To Visit


The best time to visit October to March.

How To Reach


By Train

Kapadvanj Rail Way Station are the very nearby railway stations to Kapadvanj.

Shopping


Shopping in Kapadvanj is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Kapadvanj to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Kapadvanj means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Kapadvanj is the most important activities am



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