Palitana is categorised as Pilgrimage
Reasons to Visit
- Palitana is one of the most revered Jain Pilgrimage option at about 60 kms from Bhavnagar.
- The temple complex requires 3000 steps climb and is worth a visit from architectural point of view and thus visited by guests from all over the world.
- The hill where the temple is situated, every devout Jain aspires to climb to the top of the mountain at least once in his lifetime.
- Places of tourist interest include Shri Adishwara Temple, Chaumukha temple, and temples of Kumarpal, Vimal Shah and Sampti Raja, Muslim shrine of Angar Peer, Stapiya Kala Sangrah and Shri Vishal Jain Kala Sansthan Museum.
Recommendations
- Significant Pilgrimages of Saurashtra region of Gujarat"Palitana Temples (60 kms from Bhavnagar) are situated on a Shatrunjay hilltop, Palitana has over 863 temples, built in the 11th and the 12th century and are carved in marbles. It is said all the Jain Tirthankars, excepting Neminath, had attained nirvana here. Palitana is considered most significant of Jain pilgrimage, second only to Samet Shikhar in Jharkhand. Palitana is a popular standalone pilgrimage and combines well with Junagadh for a Jain pilgrim break. Guests can also visit Talaja Jain "
- Significant Ex-Ahmedabad Jain Pilgrimages in Gujarat and Rajasthan"Palitana is set on a hill and is a set of incredible 800+ temples. Palitana is second only to Parasnath in Jharkhand in terms of significance and is visited by all travellers with interest in heritage and architecture. Talaja Hill is another Jain pilgrim site near Palitana on Diu route."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Bhavnagar (55 kms), Rajkot (161 kms), Diu (165 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Bhavnagar (55 kms), Gondal (148 kms), Rajkot (161 kms)
- Palitana is an Ex-Bhavnagar / Ex-Rajkot / Ex-Ahmedabad / Ex-Vadodara / Ex-Jamnagar / Ex-Gandhidham / Ex-Surat / Ex-Valsad Getaway
Palitana
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Experiential | 1 |
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Homestay | 1 |
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Pickup from Ahmedabad and Drop to Palitana | Rs. 6330 |
Pickup from Bhavnagar and Drop to Palitana | Rs. 3521 |
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Destination Ideas
- Deccan Odyssey - Luxury Train Experience
- Palitana Pilgrimage and Heritage Experience
Stay Ideas
- Vijay Vilas Palace experience
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