Discover Dahod

In Dahod, impressive temples and places of worship meet forested landscapes, water and nature destinations. The 10th-century Bhavka Shiva Temple is adorned with elaborate sculptural details; the Kedarnath Temple is located in a long stone cave. Other places include Mangadh Hill and the Wednesday Haat. This gives you the option to focus your trip in different ways, rather than limiting yourself to just one way of discovering Dahod.

Temples, a Cave and Places of Worship

The Bhavka Shiva Temple is a 10th-century structure in the interior of Dahod. Its elaborate sculptural details give the temple a distinctive architectural character. Those interested in historic architecture will find a different way to experience Dahod here than at the district’s nature destinations.

The Kedarnath Temple is built inside a long stone cave. Water flows continuously from an outlet shaped like a cow’s mouth. Both features define this temple: its distinctive cave setting and the flow of water from the outlet. The historic Bhamrechi Mata Temple, in turn, lies on the banks of the Kabutari River, near the village of Randhikpur in the Limkheda taluka of Dahod district.

Mangadh Hill is also a place of religious significance. For tribal communities in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, it is a place of faith associated with Guru Govindsinh. Scattered forests surround the hill; the backwaters of the Kadana Dam are nearby. This place therefore links a tradition of faith with an environment shaped by forests and water.

Forests, Water and Nature Destinations

Chab Talav is a naturally scenic attraction and a place to relax in Dahod. In Ratanmahal, the forests form the catchment area of the Panam River. Ratanmahal is also a designated sanctuary. These landscapes offer a different focus from the temples: here, forests and water take centre stage.

Kanjeta Ecosite, a fully developed campsite, is located in the Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary in Dahod district, central Gujarat. The sloth bear is considered the site’s main attraction. Naldha Campsite is a nature-focused ecotourism site in the district’s forested region. It is suitable for camping, short hikes and exploring nature. Nearby are forest trails, natural streams and seasonal waterfalls.

The nature experiences differ in their focus: at Kanjeta, the sloth bear is the main attraction; Naldha combines camping and short hikes with exploring the surrounding area. As a place to relax, Chab Talav offers another way to enjoy the landscape. When planning a trip together, you can consider whether your group would rather focus on temples and places of worship, forest landscapes, or nature experiences such as camping and short hikes.

Getting There and the Weekly Schedule

Dahod is an important railway junction on the Western Railway, which connects Mumbai and Delhi. The town is also on a national highway and is served by state transport buses and private luxury coaches. Connections are listed from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan. Both train and bus connections can therefore help guide your travel planning.

The Dahod taluka’s Haat is a local fixture with a set day of the week: it takes place on Wednesdays. Items for sale include vegetables, chickens, ducks and livestock. If you would like to include a market visit in your trip, you can take Wednesday into account when planning your schedule. The Haat adds a glimpse of local market life to temple and nature visits.

More Destinations

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For the main travel overview: Gujarat.