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Home › Rajkot › Desert & adventure › Divine Hills and Temples: Palitana Jain Temple Trekking Tour

Divine Hills and Temples: Palitana Jain Temple Trekking Tour

Rajkot 12 hr English Hotel pickup
from $188.00 per person · 12 hr
Hotel pickup

Embark on a spiritual journey with the Divine Hills and Temples: Palitana Jain Temple Trekking Tour. Begin your day at 6:00 AM in Rajkot, driving 215 km to Palitana. The picturesque journey offers glimpses of the Aravalli Hills. Upon reaching Palitana, trek 3.5 km to the top of Shatrunjaya Hill, consisting of 3750 steep steps. The challenging trek is rewarded with breathtaking views. Explore intricately carved Jain temples along the way, each narrating unique histories.

Highlights

  • Embark on a spiritual journey with the Divine Hills and Temples: Palitana Jain Temple Trekking Tour
  • Begin your day at 6:00 AM in Rajkot, driving 215 km to Palitana
  • The picturesque journey offers glimpses of the Aravalli Hills
  • Upon reaching Palitana, trek 3.5 km to the top of Shatrunjaya Hill, consisting of 3750 steep steps
  • The challenging trek is rewarded with breathtaking views

What to expect

Embark on a spiritual journey with the Divine Hills and Temples: Palitana Jain Temple Trekking Tour. Begin your day at 6:00 AM in Rajkot, driving 215 km to Palitana. The picturesque journey offers glimpses of the Aravalli Hills. Upon reaching Palitana, trek 3.5 km to the top of Shatrunjaya Hill, consisting of 3750 steep steps. The challenging trek is rewarded with breathtaking views. Explore intricately carved Jain temples along the way, each narrating unique histories. By 1:00 PM, reach the summit, housing over 800 temples dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras. Enjoy the spiritual ambiance and panoramic views. Descend by 2:30 PM, returning to Palitana for a Gujarati lunch and exploration of the local market. Conclude the day with a return to Rajkot by 9:00 PM, completing this enriching Jain pilgrimage experience.

Ways to book it

Car & Guide
12 hr · We pick customers up · Private · Small group
from $345.00per person
Car Only
12 hr · We pick customers up · Private · Small group
from $188.00per person
Car, Guide & Entrance
12 hr · We pick customers up · Private · Small group
from $370.00per person
Car, Guide, Entrance & Lunch
12 hr · We pick customers up · Private · Small group
from $412.00per person

What's included

  • Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • English speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • Lunch, if option selected.
  • Bottled water in the car.
  • Government Taxes.
  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Pickup

Pickup arranged by the operator; the exact place and time are confirmed after booking.

Know before you go

Infant seats unavailable Not recommended for people with back problems Not recommended for people with heart conditions Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Not stroller accessible Not wheelchair accessible Pickup is available from all hotels, residences, airports, and other accommodations within Rajkot. Please provide your hotel/accommodation name or pickup address at the time of booking or at least 3 days before the tour date. Your driver and guide will meet you at the scheduled pickup time. Driver/guide contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour for smooth coordination.

Cancellation

Non-refundable.

Questions people ask

How far is Palitana from Rajkot?

Palitana is about 215 km from Rajkot, reached by a private AC car or van with hotel pick-up and drop-off.

How many steps are there to Shatrunjaya Hill?

The trek to the summit of Shatrunjaya Hill covers 3.5 km and involves climbing 3750 steps.

How many temples are on Shatrunjaya Hill?

The hilltop complex holds over 800 Jain temples dedicated to the Tirthankaras.

What time does the Palitana trekking tour start and finish?

The tour departs Rajkot at 6:00 am and returns by around 9:00 pm the same day.

Is lunch included on the tour?

The itinerary includes a Gujarati lunch stop in Palitana after the trek; a guide, entrance fees, and lunch are provided if selected as options at booking.

Is the Palitana trek suitable for everyone?

It is not recommended for people with back problems, heart conditions, or pregnant travellers, and the route is not wheelchair accessible.

Run by

AGORA VOYAGES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED
New Delhi