This sacred town, situated on the left bank of the Saraswati River, is an explorer’s delight. Housing umpteen temples, kunds, ashrams, and other sacred structures, the town, which draws its name from Siddhraj Jaisinh of the Solanki dynasty, was at its peak in the 10th century. Explore the ruins of the 12th-century Rudra Mahalaya, a temple that boasted of a three-storeyed shikhara, 1,600 pillars, 12 entrance doors, and a central mandapa. Move on to the Bohra Vad and you’ll feel like you’ve walked into Victorian England. The Bohra Muslims, an affluent community, have also had a huge influence on Sidhpur. Walk through their old havelis and mansions, some going back over 100 years. Enamoured by European living, the Bohras built Victorian mansions spread over 18 mohallas in the late 19th to the early 20th centuries. The beautiful façades showcase intricate, wood detailing and the mansions are painted in all the colours of the rainbow. Other sites that merit a visit include the Bindu Sarovar, which finds mention in the Rig Veda, Arvadeswar Shiva temple, the Jami Masjid, Clock Tower, and the Shristhal Sangrahalaya. Time your visit with the Sidhpur Camel Festival, held during Karthik.