1. Destinations
  2. >
  3. India
  4. >
  5. Gujarat
  6. >
  7. Kutch
  8. >
  9. Dhinodhar Hills

Dhinodhar Hills - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Hindu Temples
1 Day Treks
Rock Climbing Spots
Mountain Peaks
Rock Formations
b511a47b-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976

About Dhinodhar Hills

Dhinodhar hills are located at the Kutch district of Gujarat is a tourist and pilgrimage spot. On the highest peak of Dhinodhar hill, there is a small, domed, somewhat cracked shrine of limestone and mud-plastered with cement, built by Brahma-Kshatriya Shethh Sundarji Shivji in 1821. This area has abundant wildlife and flora and is a trekker destination, Every year since 2011, a trekking competition has been organized between December and January.
Address : Dhinodhar Hills, Than, Gujarat 370665

Top Activities Near Dhinodhar Hills

Filter By Date
//
Sort By

Attractions Near Dhinodhar Hills

b511b1b0-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Kutch Fossil ParkThe Kutch Fossil Park was founded in the year 2002 by the visionary Mohan Sinh Sodha, the man who single-handedly worked and is continuously adding to the collection of the several fossils that are on display in the small 2 rooms' exhibition area. He has been doing this for almost 4 decades now since his first rendezvous with a fossil called Ammonite in the 70s. The discovery of that fossil changed his life and he went on to collect many of the fossils ranging from plants, fruits, gems, animals,
b511e048-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Roha FortRoha fort is situated on the hillock of the same name, 50 km from Bhuj. It’s height is 500 feet from the ground level and 800 feet from the sea level. Roha was the leading Jagir of Kutch state and there were 52 villages under this Jagir. Rao Khengarji I (1510-1585) established Kutch and became a ruler of Kutch. His brother Sahebji set up Roha village and died after a battle with Raysinhji Zala of Halvad. After his death his successor Jiyaji built two big tanks on the Roha Hill.
52b983a9-d030-461c-9163-79242eb0d7d7
SharadBaug PalaceThe king's residence right up to 1991 when the last king of Kutch, Madansingh died, the palace is now a museum. With beautiful gardens of many flowering and medicinal plants, the palace grounds houses many migrating birds as they stop for a rest on their way.
b511a3a0-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Aaina Mahal PalaceAaina Mahal Palace is an 18th-century palace that is located next to the Prag Mahal in Darbargadh, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. The palace was built by Rao Lakhpatji of Cutch State around 1750. Lakhpatji's master craftsman Ram Singh Malam designed the palace in the local style and decorated it in the European style with glass, mirrors, and tiles.
b511d79d-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Prag Mahal PalacePrag Mahal Palace is a 19th-century palace located next to the Aina Mahal in Bhuj, Gujarat, India. The palace is made of Italian marble and sandstone from Rajasthan. There is also a small temple in the courtyard behind the palace with nicely carved stonework.
b511baac-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Kutch MuseumThis is the oldest museum in Gujarat. Kutch museum was initially formed as a part of the School of Arts established by Khengarji III, the Maharao of Cutch State. It was founded on 1 July 1877. The museum has the largest existing collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions, dating to the 1st century AD. The oldest Kshatrap six inscription-stones found in Andhau village in Khavda are moved here.

Discover More Attractions in Kutch, Home of Dhinodhar Hills

b51045d0-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Kutch
this district got its name due to its Geographical Characteristics and due to its turtle-like shape. This is an historically important district.

Location of Dhinodhar Hills


Comments

Please Sign In to add your comments
For more information about Dhinodhar Hills, visit : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhinodhar_Hills
Looking for hotels nearby. Click here to explore!
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply
Sign In To Continue...
Share : undefined

Download Travalour
travalour-logo
Download our app to discover & explore destinations and to meet travellers around the world
get-it-on-google-play