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Dholavira: The Seat of Indus Civilization

One of the seven wonders of India, Dholavira was the seat of Indus Valley civilization during its formative years till its decline. It is located at Surat district in Gujarat.

Though it is a relatively recent discovery Dholavira, which was excavated by the ASI since 1989, provides vital information about our ancestors. It has in-fact yielded many firsts in respect of Indus civilization. Dholavira excavations have revealed seven significant cultural stages documenting the rise and fall of the Indus civilization.

In addition to that it has also brought to light a major model city which is remarkable for its exquisite planning, monumental structures, aesthetic architecture, amazing water harvesting system and a variety in funerary architecture. It also enjoys the unique distinction of yielding an inscription made up of ten large-sized signs of the Indus script and, not less in importance, is the other find of a fragment of a large slab engraved with three large signs.

The city's unique stone architecture is partly responsible for the remarkable preservation of its "Citadel", "Middle Town" and "Lower Town," all surrounded by gigantic water reservoirs that were cut into the bedrock.

The place was inhabited even before 3000 B.C. and continued for more than a millennium. Visit this place to know more about the Indus Valley Civilization.

Reaching there

By Air: The nearest airport to Dholavira is in Bhuj which is 300 km away.

By Rail: Samakhali located at 160 km from Dholavira is the nearest railhead.

By Road: You can hire a cab from Infibeam.com to reach this amazing site located in the Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar highway.