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Places to visit in Palanpur: The state of Gujarat is famous all over the world for its business culture and food style. There are many places here which are very popular among tourists. Palanpur is also one such place where people like to visit. Let's know about 5 very popular places to visit in Palanpur.
5 popular places in Palanpur
Rankhor Fort: This fort was built in the 12th century and is the most popular tourist destination in Palanpur. The fort has several palaces, temples and arches. The fort has several gates and turrets. There are several buildings inside the fort, including the royal palace, the queen's palace, the armory and the prison.
Rankhor Lake: This lake is located near the Ranakhor Fort and is a popular spot for boating and picnics. Ranakhor Lake is important from both religious and tourism point of view. This lake is a holy place for Hindus. There are many temples on the banks of the lake.
Modhera Sun Temple: This temple was built in the 10th century and is dedicated to Lord Surya. This temple is known for its intricate carvings and architecture. Modhera Sun Temple is a huge temple complex consisting of several temples, ponds and mandapams. The main shrine of the temple is made up of trigarbha, antarala and garbhagriha.
Jain Temples: Palanpur has many Jain temples, some of which date back to the 12th century. These temples are known for their beautiful carvings and sculptures. The prominent among these temples are Shri Bhagwan Vimalnath Jain Temple, Shri Bhagwan Parshvanath Jain Temple and Shri Bhagwan Chandraprabhu Jain Temple.
Aravalli Hills: Palanpur is located in the foothills of the Aravalli Hills. These hills are popular for hiking, trekking and camping. If you are a group traveler then you can also come here and see wildlife.
