Most visitors give Chotila half a day. It rewards a full one, especially if you are already breaking a long drive across Saurashtra.
The hill in the evening
The morning climb is for darshan. The evening one is for the view — the plain flattens out in every direction and the light goes gold about an hour before sunset.
Craft towns nearby
Thangadh has worked in ceramics for generations, and the weaving traditions of the wider region are worth an afternoon if you have an interest in textiles.
Making it easy
Ask at reception before you set out. We can tell you what is open, what the road is like, and roughly how long it will take on the day you are travelling.