Distance : 210 km
Estimated Time : 4.5 hours
Ahmedabad to Palitana is the very popular route for pilgrimage, specially for Jain pilgrims. Palitana is known as "City of Temples" and is the only mountain in world that has more than 900 temples.
"Every devout Jain aspires to climb to the top of the Shatrunjaya mountain at least once in his lifetime, because of its sanctity"
The entire Shatrunjaya Hill is sacred as per Jain scriptures. It is dotted with more than 3000 white marble temples grouped into tunks and is built be generations of Jains over a period of 1000 years from 11th centuary onwards. These temples depict architectural brilliance and are a visual treat. The main temple on top of the hill is dedicated to the first Tirthankar Rishabhdev, better known as Adinath who is believed to be meditated here. There are 3800 stone steps from the foot of the hill to top. For those who are unable to climb, sling-chairs are readily available. Food must neither be eaten nor carried on the way. Palitana became the first city in the world to be legally vegetarian in 2014. Buying and selling of meat, fish and eggs and also related jobs or work fishing are illegal here. Palitana also offer glimpses of harmony between the Hindu and the Muslim community which is evident at the Muslim shrine Angar Pir. Many women prayer here to get blessed with children. A festival is celebrated for the slaying of demons by Shiva, on Kartik Purnima. Thousands of pilgrims and tourists take part in this festival.
Taxi from Ahmedabad to Palitana is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Ahmedabad to Palitana by car is well connected via GJ SH36 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Ahmedabad to Palitana distance is 210 Km and is 4.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Sarkhej - Sarkhej Roza or Dargah Hazrat Shaikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Bakhs
Bavla - Pharmaceutical industry
Bagodra
Dholera - ancient port city being smart with Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) making it manufacturing hub
Velavadar - Blackbuck National Park
Dholka - scenic beauty
Nalsarovar - Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, river
Bhavnagar - cultural capital of Gujarat, hub of Diamond industry, busiest port
You can plan to include them in your itinerary. With CabBazar, you can customize the itinerary as per your choice and enjoy the trip to fullest.
Tourist Attractions
Shatrunjaya Hill
Tirthankar Rishabhdev Adinath temple
Kumarpal temple
Vimal Shah temple
Chomukh temple
Samprati Raja temple
Angar Pir
Adishvara Temple
Saraswati devi temple
Narsinh Kesharji temple
Samavasaran temple
Samvatsarana temple
Dilwara temple
Parswanatha Temple
Shri Vishal Jain Museum
Taxi Options
Being an Aggregator, CabBazar provides you enormous car options for your Ahmedabad to Palitana taxi booking. You can mention your specific preference, if any, while raising a taxi booking request. Our partnered taxi services providers have various cars available with them for Ahmedabad to Palitana taxi service. At high level, we classify taxi in below four categories :
Ahmedabad to Palitana Taxi Prices
Vehicle Type | Model | Capacity | Per Km Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Wagon-R, Indica or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| Sedan | Dzire, Etios or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| SUV | Xylo, Ertiga or similar | 6 seater | Rs. 12.5 |
| Assured Innova | Innova, Innova Crysta | 6 seater | Rs. 13.5 |
Taxi Fare
CabBazar is committed to keep the pricing as simple and clear as possible. So, we provide one price for your Ahmedabad to Palitana taxi which covers a specified maximum kilometer and maximum days. So, you know upfront how much taxi is going to cost you and plan your budget well.
The prices are dynamic and transparent and give a win-win deal for both you and our partnered taxi services providers. You can choose car as per your preference.
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