Lothal is one of the most visited spot in Gujarat , Tourists visiting Gujarat visit this ancient city and learn about art , culture , traditions ,way of life in the olden times .The insights are invaluable and visitors from all over the world interested in Architecture and Archeology come to Lothal. Gujarat Holiday Packages customised by Swan Tours includes Lothal in majority of the itineraries.
The tank at lothal is believed to have been a dry dockyard connected by channels to the Sabarmati River Estuarry. Archaeological finds suggest that Lothal’s community traded with distant lands like Egypt.
Lothal was a flourishing port near the confluence of the Bhugavo- Sabarmati River with the Gulf of Khambat. Thriving between 2400 and 1900BC, Lothal was an extraordinarily well planed city with an upper town called acropolis, warehouses, a paved sanitary drainage network, wells, residential blocks, workshop and a large tank believed to have been a unique dry dock. The archaeological museum at Lothal has prize exhibits like microbead jewellery, copper figures, attractive pottery, weights and measures, navigation tools and sophisticated products. The museum exhibits are evidences of the scientifically advance civilization that thrived in Lothal more than 4000 years ago.
Lothal is superb example of town planning with paved drains and wide passages.
The drainage and water distribution system abd Lothal reflect the maturity of urban planning achieved by the Harappans.
VISITORS GUIDE:
Transport Hubs (Approximate distance);
Ahmedabad Airport/Railways Station 82km
Accommodations:
Utelia offers heritage hotel accommodation near Lothal.
Ahmedabad (82km) offers a large choice of star-rated hotels.
When to visit:
Lothal is open daily from dawn to dusk. The museum is closed on Friday.
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