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Major city · India

Patanપાટણ

Give Patan one full day: Rani ki Vav at opening, then the old town gates and Jain temples. Sleep in Mehsana or Ahmedabad, not here.

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Patan was the capital of Gujarat for about 650 years, from 746 to 1411, and its stepwell Rani ki Vav is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The town is small and walkable in the old core, but the sights sit 2–4 km apart and hotels are basic. Most travellers see it as a half-day or full-day stop between Ahmedabad and Mehsana, or as a base for Modhera and Siddhpur.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
INR
Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid Apr–Jun (40 °C (104 °F)+), Jul–Sep monsoon
Airport
AMD
Nights
1
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Patan112 ▾
  • All services (police, fire, ambulance)112
  • Tourist helpline (India, 24 h)1363

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Patan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
  • Budget bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per room₹900 (≈ US$11)
  • High-end bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹2,800 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Rani ki Vav stepwell (UNESCO World Heritage)Patola double-ikat silk weavingPanchasara Parshwanath Jain templeSahastralinga Tank
Airports
AMD Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International, Ahmedabad (About 125 km (78 mi) by road; 2–2.5 h by car, longer by train.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    40°C (104°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    42°C (108°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    39°C (102°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (42°C (108°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Patan: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

28°C (82°F)

12°C (54°F)

0 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

14°C (57°F)

0 rd

Mar

36°C (97°F)

19°C (66°F)

0 rd

Apr

40°C (104°F)

24°C (75°F)

0 rd

May

42°C (108°F)

27°C (81°F)

1 rd

Jun

39°C (102°F)

28°C (82°F)

4 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

10 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Sep

34°C (93°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

Oct

36°C (97°F)

21°C (70°F)

1 rd

Nov

33°C (91°F)

17°C (63°F)

0 rd

Dec

29°C (84°F)

13°C (55°F)

0 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Autorickshaws are the main way around; agree the fare before you get in. The old town, its gates and the pol streets are best walked. Rani ki Vav is about 2 km west of the bus stand — a rickshaw or a 25–30 min walk.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Modhera Sun Temple

go

Door to door: About 1 h each way

Taxi or bus west on the Mehsana road, about 25 km (16 mi)

Pair with Rani ki Vav in one morning; the stepwell tank is dry most of the year.

Siddhpur

go

Door to door: About 1 h each way

Taxi or bus north, about 30 km (19 mi)

Rudra Mahalaya ruins and the Saraswati riverfront; half a day is enough.

Mehsana

go

Door to door: 1–1.5 h

Train or bus, about 50 km (31 mi)

Better hotels and rail links; a practical base for Patan and Modhera.

Vadnagar

caution

Door to door: 1.5–2 h

Taxi or bus via Mehsana, about 60 km (37 mi)

Archaeological site and old town; only worth it if you have a car.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Station and bus-stand area

Walkable to the bazaar and gates; basic hotels, ₹500–1,700 a night.

Patan–Chanasma highway

Roadside hotels with parking; you need a rickshaw for the old town.

Mehsana (about 50 km)

Better hotel choice and rail links; use it as a base and day-trip in.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
High
₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₹1,500₹1,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,800₹5,600
Rani ki Vav entry, foreign visitor2 × ₹600 · check₹1,200
Rani ki Vav entry, Indian visitor2 × ₹40 · check₹80
Autorickshaw, half day in town1 × ₹600 · check₹600
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800₹1,600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,060
Trip total≈ ₹5,820 per person per day, bed included₹11,640≈ US$140

2026 estimate in rupees; travel to Patan excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Gujarati thali (unlimited)₹150–350 (≈ US$2–4)
Chai₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Bottled water, 1 L₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)
Autorickshaw, 3 km in townAgree the fare first; no meter.₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Patola silk scarfcheckFrom about ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Patan is a small, low-crime town and safe for tourists by day. The real risks are summer heat, unlit lanes after dark, rickshaw fares with no meter, and dehydration at the stepwell — carry water and small notes.
  • Rani ki Vav has almost no shade: go at 08:00 opening, carry water and a hat.
  • Patan Museum closes Wednesdays and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, plus government holidays.
  • Some old-town lanes are narrow and shared with scooters and cattle: walk single file.
  • Summer heat from April is a real risk; plan indoor or early-morning sightseeing.
  • Card payment is patchy outside hotels: carry small rupee notes.

Emergency numbers

All services (police, fire, ambulance)
112
Tourist helpline (India, 24 h)
1363

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Patanપાટણ

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My bed tonight

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આ સરનામે લઈ જાઓTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All services112
  • Tourist helpline (India, 24 h)1363

Embassy

No embassies in Patan; most are in New Delhi, with consulates in Mumbai and Ahmedabad (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Rani ki Vav entry: ₹40 (≈ under US$1) Indian / ₹600 (≈ US$7) foreign visitor, 08:00–18:00 (check)
  • Patan Museum entry: ₹5 (≈ under US$1) Indian / ₹50 (≈ under US$1) foreign visitor, closed Wed and 2nd and 4th Sat (check)
  • Autorickshaw Patan bus stand → Rani ki Vav: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) (check)

Say or show

  • નમસ્તે — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
  • આભાર — Thank you (aabhar)
  • કેટલા રૂપિયા? — How much is it? (ketla rupiya?)
  • વાવ ક્યાં છે? — Where is the stepwell? (vaav kyaan chhe?)
  • અહીં ઊભા રહો — Please stop here (ahee ubha raho)
  • મને નથી જોઈતું — I don't want it (mane nathi joitu)

Rani ki Vav is a protected monument: no tripods, no touching the carvings, no food inside.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Patan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–Jun (40 °C+), Jul–Sep monsoon · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for AMD: last train and bus times to Mehsana field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Rani ki Vav and Sahastralinga Tank, the old-town gates and pols, the Jain temple and library quarter.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Rani ki Vav, Patan Museum, Patola Heritage, Panchasara temple) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Heat and monsoon fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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