Palitana, Bhavnagar and Velavadar
Palitana, Bhavnagar and Velavadar trip from Ahmedabad
The Palitana, Bhavnagar and Velavadar trip from Ahmedabad covers about 437 km of driving over 2–3 days. For 3 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹21,100–25,800 and a 49-seater coach ₹45,500–61,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 2–3 days
- Driving
- 437 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 3
- from Ahmedabad
- Fare from
- ₹21,100–25,800
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 3 days
Blackbuck on the grasslands of Velavadar, a night in Bhavnagar, and the dawn climb of Shatrunjaya hill at Palitana, one of the holiest Jain sites.
Jain sanghs often do Palitana alone; families like the wildlife on the way.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
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)
Palitana, Bhavnagar and Velavadar
₹21,100–25,800
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 437 km loop one way · 3 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Ahmedabad
- Velavadar (Blackbuck National Park)
- Bhavnagar
- Palitana
Day-by-day plan (2–3 days)
Day 1: Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar via Velavadar179 km
An afternoon drive in the blackbuck park, then Bhavnagar for the night.
Day 2: Bhavnagar to Palitana55 km
Start the climb of Shatrunjaya before sunrise; afternoon rest in Palitana.
Day 3: Palitana to Ahmedabad203 km
A morning in town, then the drive home.
What the circuit costs
About 437 km over 3 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹18,000–22,700 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹21,100–25,800 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹24,300–30,600 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹33,700–45,500 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹45,500–61,300 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹53,400–69,100 | Get 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.
Cost per person
The 3-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹1,500–1,890 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹1,240–1,520 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹930–1,180 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹960–1,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹930–1,250 |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 56 | ₹950–1,230 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Velavadar closes in the monsoon (about mid-June to mid-October).
- No food is taken on Shatrunjaya hill.
Operators for Palitana, Bhavnagar and Velavadar
Approved operators who take groups to Palitana, Bhavnagar and Velavadar. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Riddhi Siddhi Tours and Travels
VerifiedTravel Agency
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3 vehicles · 17–56 seats
- Replies in ~15 h
Om shiv shakti travel
Travel Agency
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Group tours & packages
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
400 km by road from Ahmedabad
1 vehicle · 20 seats
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Palitana, Bhavnagar and Velavadar?
2–3 days. Over 3 days: day 1: Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar via Velavadar; day 2: Bhavnagar to Palitana; day 3: Palitana to Ahmedabad.
How far is the Palitana, Bhavnagar and Velavadar circuit?
About 437 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 3 (Palitana to Ahmedabad), 203 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Palitana, Bhavnagar and Velavadar trip cost for a group?
For 3 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹33,700–45,500; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹53,400–69,100 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
When is Shatrunjaya hill closed?
During the monsoon months (Chaturmas); it reopens on Kartik Purnima in October or November.