Chhota Udepur was among the three princely states of Eastern Gujarat- the other two were Devgadh baria and Rajpilla. The founders of Chhota Udepur are the direct descendants of the famous Hindu King Prithviraj Chauhan. The town is situated at the edge of a big lake, with blooming lilies and a boulevard with palm trees. The series of temples along the lake dotting the skyline makes a perfect setting for the colourful Tribal haat (market)-Among several temples at Chhota Udepur, the Jain derasar and Kali Temple are worth visiting. The Jain derasar is a typical example of plaster-decorated buildings of Gujarat, imitating wood carvings and figurines in plasterwork, showing the influence of Victorian art.

The visit to the sprawling 18 acre palace campus is must for any visitor to Chhota Udepur. The two palaces- Kusum Vilas Palace and Prem Bhavan Palace are the finest examples of early 20th century Indian palace architecture.

Excursions :

Ratanamahal Sanctuary (home of sloth bears, panthers, various bird species) 80 km, Jambu Ghoda Sanctuary (panthers, four horned antelopes, bird watcher’s paradise) 48 km. Tribal hattts of Bhil and Rathawa tribes in nearby villages, Hapeshwar Mahadev, pavagadh (Kalika Mata temple, rope way, Patai Rawal Palace, fortification) 80kms . Champaner (Jami Mosuque and other beautiful mosques, fortification ) 80 km. dobhoi 75km, Sardar Sarovar Dam  110kms, Sankheda (famous for its lacquered furniture work) 60kms.