Dabhoi

Location

Located around 30kms south-east of Vadodara, Dabhoi also known as Darbhavati is known for its Jain and Hindu temples. This ancient town which was founded and fortified by Siddhraj Jaisinh (1093-1143 AD) is one of the favorite picnic spot of tourists. Built in the early 12th century, the dabhoi fort located here is a fine example of Hindu military architecture and is renowned for its stone carvings. Apart from the fort, Dabhoi has a three-storied temple named Kalika Mata temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.