It is a beautiful excursion from Ahmedabad with the historic fortress on a mountain, the holy Hindu and Jain temples on the pinnacle and the medieval Islamic citadel of Champaner in the plains. It also offers fine hilly sceneries, lakes, the picturesque cable car ride and opportunities for trekking and rock climbing. It is about 190 kms from Ahmedabad, situated in the Halol on Panchmahal district, having historical connection with the Chavda and Chauhan King's Era. The hills of Pavagadh rise in three stages from Champaner. The plateau at an altitude of 1471 fits is known as Machi Haveli. The two points on the hill are named after goddess Bhadrakali and Mahakali. Considering the natural beauty and fresh atmosphere, the Gujarat government has developed Pavagadh as a hill resort. It is also the birthplace of a famous musician Baiju, who preceded Tansen.

Pavagadh is one of the biggest attractions in the Dynamic State of Gujarat, which attracts lakhs of pilgrims and tourists every year and tops the list of educational institutions excursion programs. Champaner has rich rare and little known history. It goes back to early Stone Age on the basis of pre-historic stone tools recovered from the area. The entire area is declared as protected area by the Archeological survey of India. On the hilltop, is located the ancient famous temple of Mahakali. The right toe of Goddess Kalika fell here. Goddess Kali visited by Hindus and on the roof of the building is a Mazar of a Peer, visited by Muslim devotees.

It is about 190 kms from Ahmedabad and about 50 kms. from Baroda (Vadodra)