Palitana Jain Tirth

Day 1 – Departure from London
Depart from London Heathrow → Ahmedabad (non-stop flights usually via Air India, British Airways, or one-stop via Emirates, Qatar, Etihad).
Flight time: ~8–9 hrs (nonstop) / ~12–14 hrs (one-stop).
Arrive late night / early morning in Ahmedabad.
Overnight stay in Ahmedabad (hotel near airport)
Day 2 – Ahmedabad → Palitana
Morning: Drive from Ahmedabad to Palitana (approx. 215 km / 5–6 hours by car or private coach).
Check-in at Dharamshala / hotel near Palitana.
Evening: Light darshan at Jain temples at base of Shatrunjaya Hill.
Rest overnight in Palitana
Day 3 – Main Darshan at Palitana Jain Tirth
Early morning climb Shatrunjaya Hill (3,800+ steps).
Visit Adinath Temple and other sacred temples (Palitana has ~900 Jain temples).
Take blessings, spend time in meditation.
Return by afternoon, rest in Dharamshala.
Evening: Attend arti / bhavna.
Overnight in Palitana
Day 4 – Nearby Jain & Heritage Sites
Option A (Religious Focus):

Visit Hastagiri Jain Tirth (1 hour away).
Explore Kundal / Songadh (if time permits).

Option B (Cultural & Scenic):

Excursion to Bhavnagar (55 km) – heritage sites, temples, and local markets.
Evening return to Ahmedabad.
Overnight stay in Ahmedabad
Day 5 – Return Journey
Morning at leisure in Ahmedabad (optional: visit Hutheesing Jain Temple,

Sabarmati Ashram).

Afternoon/evening flight Ahmedabad → London Heathrow