Dudhiya Talav

Dudhiya Talav is a scenic lake located at the foothills of Pavagadh Hill in Panchmahal district, Gujarat, near the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The lake is known for its calm waters, surrounding greenery and views of the Pavagadh hill. It serves as a popular leisure and picnic spot for visitors travelling to the Kalika Mata Temple and Champaner heritage complex.

Visitors can expect a tranquil freshwater lake surrounded by open landscape and views of Pavagadh Hill. The area offers a lakeside promenade for walking, sightseeing and photography, with pedal boating available on the lake. The setting is open and natural with food stalls and seating areas nearby. It is commonly visited as a relaxing stop before or after ascending Pavagadh Hill and exploring the Champaner heritage sites.

Dudhiya Talav is situated within the Champaner-Pavagadh cultural landscape, which was a prominent fortified city from the 8th to 16th centuries and later developed as the capital of Gujarat under Mahmud Begada in the late 15th century. The lake is part of the historic water management system that supported the ancient settlement of Champaner-Pavagadh.

The lake lies on the pilgrimage and tourist route to Pavagadh Hill, which is revered for the Kalika Mata Temple at the summit. It serves as a recreational and gathering place for pilgrims and tourists visiting the sacred hill and the heritage complex.