subject: Champaner Beauty That Has Stood The Test Of Time [print this page] The Champaner in Vadodara was what the local Rajputs considered as their old capital. This fortress is situated amongst the lush greenery of the Girnar Hills and is an amazing place to visit. The location is steeped in history and has deep religious significances as well.
The fortress was taken over during the 14th century by Mohammad Beghara, who included it in his plans to rebuild the city. Legend has it that the Mughal Emperor Humayun led a team of warriors to climb the walls of the fort, with the use of iron spikes, so that the warriors would be able to climb inside the city and open the gates to enable the rest of the troupes to come inside and lay siege to the city. In this manner, the city fell and with the fall of the empire, the beautiful structure of the Champaner unassumingly fell into the hands of the Marathas.
Girnar Hills belong to that which is part of the old city. Here, palaces and mosques that were constructed during the 16th century can be seen in this part of the city. The sultanates that sprung up in the various regions that surround the Champaner were a huge influence on the structures architectural style and carvings.
A visit to the Champaner in Vadodara involves beginning ones journey from Baroda. The area is dotted with lots of little ruins and structures to see. Once there, the Pavagadh hill, which is frequented by many tourists essentially for the temple that is situated at the top, could be accessed via chair lift or just a hike for those who are eager for a challenge.
For those who choose to walk the hill will be able to see various aspects of Champaner that those who take the chair lift would be unable to. The Champaner ruins are scattered, and much of it could be seen at Pavagadh hill. Of all the beautiful sites among the ruins of Champaner is among the most beautiful.
For those travellers who love to take the open road, then the best Vadodara sightseeing could be experienced by just travelling on foot. What is more, many hotels in Vadodara cater to all variety of travellers. But for a bit of luxury then checking into the The Gateway Hotel Akota Gardens Vadodara, is ideally recommended.
