Day trip from Ahmedabad to 4500 year old city of Indus Valley civilization
Lothal tour is a day trip from Ahmedabad to explore an important city in the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. Back in 2400 BC, Lothal was a thriving trading center for beads, gems and ornaments. The people of Lothal and other Indus Valley sites were pioneering Astronomers and expert metallurgists as well. They were masters in town planning with elaborate underground drainage systems. In the company of an expert, we will explore this fascinating ancient civilization with its mysterious script which remains undeciphered!
Lothal is most famous for its ancient dockyard that was equipped to berth and service ships!. It was arguably the greatest piece of maritime architecture in the ancient world. Traders of beads, gems and ornaments from as far as West Asia and Africa had an established trade relationship with Lothal. The people of Lothal were experts in bead making and metallurgy tools so much so that their techniques are still in use in India after 4000 years!
One look at Lothal is enough to gather that the Indus Valley civilization was highly advanced in terms of town planning. The system of underground drainage was pioneered as far back as 2500 BC. The sewers were made water tight through a sophisticated grade of masonry.
People of Lothal belonged to an advanced scientific society. They were pioneering astronomers 2000 years before the Greeks. The Indus Valley people used a shell compass and divided the horizon and sky into 8-12 whole parts.
The most intruiging part of Lothal Tour is the fact that their script is yet to be deciphered! So many more mysteries are waiting to be revealed. May be you will discover some clues during your visit to Lothal!
This is a fully guided tour led by a professional guide who will help you appreciate the advances made in ancient times. It was unparalleled in terms of civic infrastructure with the biggest buildings reserved for granaries and for public welfare rather than for Palaces and Temples.
A private tour ensures that we are able to focus all our attention on you and customize to your interests. Pick and drop from your Ahmedabad hotel in an airconditioned vehicle is included .
Our company is helping local communities by training & employing local guides. During our tours we give business to local vendors to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
Explore 4500 year old ruins at Lothal Indus valley site
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