Carved Jain temple spires crowding the summit of Shatrunjaya hill at Palitana

Saurashtra · Jain temple mountain

Palitana (Shatrunjaya) group trip guide

Palitana (Shatrunjaya): Jain temple mountain in Saurashtra. From Ahmedabad it is 203 km by road, 4–5 hours in a group vehicle with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ahmedabad costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Ahmedabad
203 km by road
Time to give it
1 day
Best season
November to February (start the climb at dawn)
Fare from Ahmedabad
₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Bhavnagar or Ahmedabad (AMD)

Shatrunjaya hill above Palitana is one of the holiest Jain pilgrimage sites, crowned with hundreds of marble temples built over about nine centuries.

The climb is roughly 3,500 to 3,800 steps; dolis (carried chairs) are available for those who cannot walk it.

The hill closes to pilgrims for the monsoon months and reopens on Kartik Purnima.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Palitana (Shatrunjaya) from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Ahmedabad → Palitana (Shatrunjaya)

₹14,000–17,100

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 203 km one way · 2 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

Jain sanghs and families come for the yatra; others come for the temple-city view at the top.

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How far is Palitana (Shatrunjaya)

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Palitana (Shatrunjaya)
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad203 km4–5 h Route: Ahmedabad to Palitana (Shatrunjaya)
Vadodara244 km5–6 h Route: Vadodara to Palitana (Shatrunjaya)
Rajkot167 km3.5–4.5 h Route: Rajkot to Palitana (Shatrunjaya)
Surat382 km8–9 h Route: Surat to Palitana (Shatrunjaya)

Group fares from Ahmedabad

Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.

Ahmedabad to Palitana (Shatrunjaya): round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 days
SUV / Innova6–7₹9,800–12,900
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹11,900–15,000
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹16,100–20,300
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹30,200–40,700

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: November to February (start the climb at dawn).
  • Time to give it: 1 day.
  • Who goes: Jain groups, Pilgrims, Families.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Bhavnagar or Ahmedabad (AMD). International flights land at Ahmedabad (AMD).
  • Nearest railway station: Palitana or Bhavnagar.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

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Questions groups ask

Ahmedabad thi Palitana (Shatrunjaya) ketlu km? (How far is Palitana (Shatrunjaya) from Ahmedabad?)

203 km by road: 4–5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour). Road distance from our route catalog.

Palitana (Shatrunjaya) ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Ahmedabad se Palitana (Shatrunjaya) round trip (203 km ek taraf, 2 din): 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein.

What does a group trip to Palitana (Shatrunjaya) cost?

Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Palitana (Shatrunjaya)?

1 day. With the drive from Ahmedabad, plan 2 to 3 days in all. Jain sanghs and families come for the yatra; others come for the temple-city view at the top.

When is the best time to visit Palitana (Shatrunjaya)?

November to February (start the climb at dawn).

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Palitana (Shatrunjaya) from abroad?

Nearest airport: Bhavnagar or Ahmedabad (AMD). Nearest railway station: Palitana or Bhavnagar. Ahmedabad (AMD) is Gujarat's main international airport; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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