Things to do in Dholka

Dholka is a city and municipality in the Ahmedabad district of the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the headquarters of Dholka Taluka, and is 48 km by road via Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway southwest of the city of Ahmedabad.

17 places to visit in and around Dholka, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Hilal Khan Mosque
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Chandreshwar Mahadev Temple
It was built in 1751 by Antaji Rao, an officer of the Gaikwad’s of Baroda State. The temple houses a crystal type lingam. The lamp tower in front of the temple is unique. A small stepwell nearby.
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Swaminarayan Temple
Established in 1827 by Lord Swaminarayan, this grand temple complex of Murali Manohar Dev serves as a key spiritual hub for the regional Swaminarayan tradition.
4
Shetrunjay Temple (Mini-Palitana)
A miniature replica of Palitana hill temples
5
Tanka Masjid
A 14th-century stone mosque which is an example of early Indo-Islamic architecture. It features stone as well as wooden colonnades. Permission required to enter.
6
Atal Sarovar
A lake with walkways and public park.
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Jumma Masjid
A 15th-century mosque with adorned walls and pillars
8
Jindatt Suri Dadawadi
A Jain temple complex dedicated to Jain monks.
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Virat Sarovar
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Hazrat Khan’s Roza
Locally significant tomb complex.
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Malav Talao
Constructed in the late 11th century by Queen Minaldevi (mother of Jayasimha Siddharaja), this historic stepped tank remains a central landmark. The central platform can be reached by a bridge.
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Shantivan Indrashil Tirth
A sprawling Hindu temple complex with large landscaped gardens and beautiful architecture
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Khan Masjid
Built in 1453 on an immense scale near a large lake, this rare brick-and-limestone mosque features massive domes, grand arches, and ornate carved jalis (stone screens). Alif Khan was a general of Gujarat Sultanate under Sultan Mahmud Begada
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Khan Talav
A large octagonal lake next to the Alif Khan Mosque. Picturesque views. Check its sluice gates which bring in the waters.
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Hilal Khan Ghazi Mosque
Built by Hilal Khan Gazi, a general during the Tughlaq dynasty, in 1332-33. A great example of a medieval mosque.
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Vautha Fair
A large annual fair. Held around November, for five days ending on the full moon day of Kartik month in Hindu calendar. Located on the confluence of seven sacred rivers (primarily Sabarmati and Vatrak) where pilgrims take holy dip. The larg
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Lakkadiya Hanuman Temple