Palitana Bhavnagar Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Palitana

OVERVIEW- Palitana is positioned 50 km South-West of Bhavnagar city and is one of the most important Jain pilgrim spots. Palitana is one of Jainism's holiest pilgrimage sites and gateway to the Shatrunjaya hill. Besides being a pilgrimage centre, Paliatana is also known for the horse-breeding. The city of the same name, known previously as Padliptapur, has been nicknamed "City of Temples". Every Jain believes that a visit to this group of temples is essential once in a life time to achieve nirvana or salvation.

AHMEDABAD- It is the largest city in Gujarat, associated with the great thinker and freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi. It is an exclusive blend of Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. The city's prosperous and eventful past and present is embodied in its rich kaleidoscope of history, art and culture, rich architecture and imposing monuments. The city is a famous business hub and is well known for chemical and textile industries.

RAJKOT- Once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra, Rajkot is now an important industrial city of the West Indian state of Gujarat. It is also popular as the place where Mahatma Gandhi had spent the initial years of his life and gained early education from a school. Home to some striking gardens, ashrams, lakes and temples, Rajkot is also quite popular for its handicraft items, jewelry market and special tie and dye or Bandhani, a beautiful cloth material.

JAMNAGAR- It is called as the Jewel of Kathiawad. It was a princely state of considerable importance and is rich in relics from the time of the Jadeja Rajput kings locally known as the Jam Sahibs. Adjacent to the Kutch region in northwestern Gujarat, Jamnagar is a very calm and quiet destination with temples, palaces, forest, Bird and Marine Sanctuaries.

PALITANA- Amongst all the Jain temples, Palitana temples are considered to be the most sacred. Located on Shetrunjaya hills there are 863 temples, exquisitely carved in marble.

Tour Destination: Ahmedabad/Rajkot /Jamnagar - Palitana - Ahmedabad/Rajkot/Jamnagar

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: AHMEDABAD/RAJKOT/JAMNAGAR - PALITANA

Today morning drive to Palitana, the gateway to the Shatrunjaya hill and one of the holiest Jain pilgrimage sites. There are about 863 temples on the top of the hill that are built over a span of 900 years and are elegantly carved in marble. After reaching on the top, you will visit the Jain temple, which is dedicated to Shri Adishwara; the first Jain Tirhankara (apostle). This temple is one of the most magnificent and sacred temples in Shtrunjaya hill. Further, we will visit the Chaumukha or four faced temple. This temple has an image of Adinath facing out in the fore cardinal direction.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: JUNAGADH

After breakfast, visit the city of Junagadh

DAMODAR KUND- This Kund is actually a bath tank which is located in the foot reign of Girnar Hill. This Kund is considered as a holy kund as Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati's garments are said to have dropped here. This kund also includes a temple called Damodarji Temple.

UPARKOT FORT- Uparkot Fort is situated at the bottom of the Girnar Hills. This fort was built by Chandragupta Maurya during the Nawabi Period in 319 BC. This fort was rebuilt again and again over time by various rulers. It was rebuilt by many kings over the centuries. This fort was deserted between 7th and 8th centuries.

JUNAGADH ZOO- Junagadh Zoo is very famous around the world because of Asiatic Lions. This Zoo was built in 1863 by the Nawab. This zoo is also the oldest zoo in Gujarat. This zoo was set up in order to save the Asiatic Lion from extinction.

ASHOKA'S ROCK EDICTS- This site is famous for the fourteen rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka. These edicts have been engraved out of a gigantic obstruct of stone outside the city. These rock edicts are inscribed in Pali language, which are as old as 263 BC.

AHMADPUR MANDVI BEACH- The Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach is one of the most wanted and popular beach in Gujarat. This beach is the most visited of the reign because of its clean water, fishing hamlets and colorful birds. This is a good place for some leisure time. One can enjoy various water sports and swimming.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: JUNAGADH - AHMEDABAD/RAJKOT/JAMNAGAR

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Ahmedabad/Rajkot/Jamnagar to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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