Lothal
Gujarat Β· 15m
World's oldest known dock β 4,500-year-old Indus Valley port city
Why Special
Lothal was a thriving port of the Indus Valley Civilization with the world's oldest known dock (2,400 BC). The site museum displays bead-making tools, seals, and pottery. It's being developed as India's National Maritime Heritage Museum.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Decent
WiFi: None
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Ahmedabad Hospitals (80 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: 100
Getting There
Ahmedabad 80km/2hrs.
Roads: Good
Public transport: Limited β hire vehicle from Ahmedabad
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Bhurkhi 6km
Stay: βΉN/A/night
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Emergency: Return to Ahmedabad
Helpline: 1800-200-5252
The stay decisions worth flagging in Lothal.
Lothal is a Harappan port city excavation 85 km south of Ahmedabad β one of the world's earliest known docks. A 2-3 hour visit plus the on-site museum. No stays. Day-trip from Ahmedabad; combine with Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (65 km from Lothal) if travel-light or with Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary (90 km from Lothal) for a longer day.
Lothal is a Harappan archaeological day-trip from Ahmedabad (85 km). No stays at the site. Base at Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad or The House of MG heritage (old city) and day-trip. Combine with Nalsarovar (65 km from Lothal) for a single-day archaeology + birding trip if timing works.
The Fern Residency, Ahmedabad
We recommend this as the nearest upscale property (45 min from Lothal) with modern design and reliable service for travellers wanting comfort after exploring the archaeological site.
Hotel Celebration, Bhavnagar
We recommend this Bhavnagar-based property (30 km away) for its clean rooms, honest pricing, and proximity to both Lothal and Bhavnagar's port heritage.
Lothal Museum Guest House
We recommend staying here because it sits directly adjacent to Lothal's excavation siteβyou can walk to the Harappan ruins in 5 minutes, making it the only property with genuine walk-to-main-attraction access.
Nilambag Palace, Bhavnagar
We recommend this restored royal palace (35 km away) for travellers wanting to sleep in actual Gujarati princely history while day-tripping to Lothal.
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Daily Budget Reality
Budget
βΉ325Mid-range
βΉ950Luxury
βΉ1,450π‘ Day trip from Ahmedabad. Entry βΉ25. Museum βΉ10.
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