Things to do in Lothal, Gujarat
Lothal was one of the southernmost sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, located in the Bhal region of the Indian state of Gujarat.
5 places to visit in and around Lothal, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Lothal
Lothal was one of the southernmost sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, located in the Bhal region of the Indian state of Gujarat.
Wikipedia - 2National Maritime Heritage Complex
National Maritime Heritage Complex is an under construction tourism complex near Lothal in Ahmedabad district of Gujarat, India which will present the maritime heritage of India.
Wikipedia - 3Lothal Archaeological Site
The site is well-planned and divided into distinct zones: the Acropolis (Upper Town), Raised on a high platform to protect against floods, housing civic rulers with paved baths and underground drains; the Lower Town, divided into commercial
- 4Lothal Museum
Located adjacent to the ruins, this ASI-maintained museum houses around 800 artifacts recovered from the site. Key exhibits include Indus seals with animal motifs and Harappan script, micro-beads, copper tools, and terracotta figurines, pai
- 5Lothal Port
Best time to visit Lothal
Best weather: Oct–Feb.
- Jan20°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb24°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar28°CHot
- Apr33°CHot
- May35°CHot
- Jun33°CHot
- Jul30°CRainy
- Aug28°CRainy
- Sep28°CHot
- Oct28°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov25°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec21°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 20°C | 0 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 24°C | 0 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 28°C | 3 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 33°C | 3 mm |
| May | Hot | 35°C | 3 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 33°C | 114 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 30°C | 245 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 229 mm |
| Sep | Hot | 28°C | 138 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 28°C | 12 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 25°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 21°C | 0 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Lothal
- Nearest railway station: Lothal Bhurki (LHBK), 4 km away.
- Nearest airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD), 73 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Lothal costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Lothal is not included.
Compare Lothal with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lothal | – | Oct–Feb | 5 |
| Dholka | 32 km | Oct–Feb | 17 |
| Khambhat | 45 km | Oct–Feb | 8 |
| Sanand | 53 km | Oct–Feb | 7 |
| Wadhwan | 61 km | Sep–Mar | 5 |
Distances in a straight line from Lothal; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Lothal?
The best known are Lothal, National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal Archaeological Site, Lothal Museum, Lothal Port.
When is the best time to visit Lothal?
Best weather: Oct–Feb.
How do I reach Lothal?
Nearest railway station: Lothal Bhurki (LHBK), 4 km away. Nearest airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD), 73 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Lothal cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Lothal is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.