Palitana

Set in what probably is India's most beautiful natural surroundings, Palitana, lying at the foot of the Shatrunjay hill, has 863 magnificent Jain temples created by master craftsmen. these temples are exquisitely carved in marble and span a period of 900 years.

ACCESS

While the nearest airport to Palitana is Bhavnagar, 62 km away.

Palitana is on the metre gauge line, and is well connected to Ahmedabad, 277 km.

Several state transport buses connect Palitana with important towns. Ahmedabad is 215 km by road.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Shri Adishwar Temple, Kumar- pal Temple, temples of Kumarpal, Vimalshah, Sampriti Raja.

EXCURSIONS

Bhavnagar, Talaja, Gopnath, Mahuva beachs.

ACCOMMODATION

Tourist Bungalow; some private hotels, and dharamshalas.