Mahākālī, Pāvāgaḍh

Mahākālī · Pavagadh, Champaner, Panchmahal · Gujarat

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Śakti Pīṭha atop a volcanic plug

⭐ Why it is famous

A hilltop Śakti Pīṭha above the UNESCO-listed Champaner ruins, reached by ropeway and steps.

Believed to mark where Satī's right toe fell; the temple was re-crowned with its śikhara and flag in 2022 after five centuries.

Nearest railway station

Vadodara Jn (BRC) — 48 km

Nearest bus stand

Pavagadh, Champaner bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Vadodara (BDQ) — 50 km

By road

Buses and taxis from Vadodara (1.5 hrs) to Manchi, then ropeway.

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹1,800	₹3,500	₹8,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

October–February