Palitana Travel Guide — Complete Guide by a Local Team
Palitana is one of the holiest Jain pilgrimage sites, famed for the hundreds of marble temples crowning Shatrunjaya hill. Pilgrims climb several thousand steps on foot to reach them. It lies near Bhavnagar in Saurashtra and is best visited outside the summer heat.
Trip essentials
Best time: October to March
How to reach: Bhavnagar (about 50 km) is the nearest airport and railhead; Palitana town is reached by road, and the temples are a stepped climb up Shatrunjaya hill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
Why is Palitana famous?
For the cluster of hundreds of Jain temples atop Shatrunjaya hill, among the most sacred Jain pilgrimage sites in India.
How do you reach the Palitana temples?
By climbing several thousand steps on foot; dolis (carried chairs) may be available for those who need assistance. Start early to avoid the heat.
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