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Palitana Shatrunjaya Hill

Hundreds of temples rise above the plains in a climb shaped by devotion and endurance.
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Photo: Munisuvrat · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Palitana Shatrunjaya Hill

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02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Winter
Time of day
Start before sunrise
Crowds
High during pilgrimage season

Time and effort

Hard

Time needed
4–6 hours round trip; many steps

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Temple/doli services and facilities vary
Parking
Parking at pilgrimage base
Permits
Follow temple rules

On the ground

Local food
Simple vegetarian food at base/town
Access
Check climb rules, seasonal closures and elderly visitor support.

Stay safe

Large stair climb; pace yourself; carry water; respect religious restrictions

Where it is

Bhavnagar, Gujarat

21.52° N 71.83° E

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