Palitana — Travel Guide
Palitana is a city in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. It is located 50 km southwest of Bhavnagar city and is a major pilgrimage centre for Jains. Palitana is considered a must-visit tourist destination, not only for the followers of Jainism, but also for those who wish to bask in its picturesque beauty and enjoy the unobtrusive blend amalgam of human endeavor, architectural skills and zealous religiosity. The mount Shatrunjaya that lies within a kilometer's distance from the town enjoys an unparalleled popularity among the Jain tourists who make it a point to visit the place on their Palitana tours. The entire summit of the mountain is covered with around 900 Jain temples that compete with each other as far as their beauty and splendor is concerned.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest airport is at Bhavnagar at a distance of approximately 55 kms from the town.
By Train
The town has a small railway station, which is connected to Bhavnagar.
Shopping in Palitana can be very interesting of you are a real lover of handicrafts and exquisite clay idols. You would never ask yourself the question about the things to buy in Palitana. The best part about Palitana shopping is that they are very colorfully and brilliantly adjusted and decorated. These are replete with an assorted collection of items and the best buy that you can make is possibly the excellent weighing scales, harmonium reeds and metal ware. These are a high quality product
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