Mumbai to Palitana
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Overview
Palitana is Jainism's most sacred pilgrimage town, home to Shatrunjaya Hill — a mountain summit covered with 863 marble Jain temples built over 900 years, making it the largest temple complex in the world measured by the number of consecrated shrines. The hill is so sacred to Jains that no one is permitted to sleep on it, meaning every pilgrim must ascend and descend the 3,800 steps on the same day. In 2014, Palitana became the world's first city to officially ban animal slaughter, reflecting the Jain principle of non-violence (ahimsa) embraced by its majority Jain population. The drive from Mumbai to Palitana covers 670 km and typically takes around 10-11 hours via NH 48, passing through scenic landscapes. Reach Palitana from Mumbai in comfort with Miles Tours — choose from our range of outstation cabs including Swift Dzire, Innova, and Crysta.
NH 48 / National Highway GujaratHistory & Significance
According to Jain tradition, the Tirthankara Rishabhanatha (the first of the 24 Jain prophets) attained liberation at Shatrunjaya Hill, making it a site of the highest spiritual significance. Temple construction began in the 11th century under the Chalukya king Kumarpal and continued through Mughal times; most temples were destroyed by Muslim governors in the 13th-14th centuries and rebuilt by wealthy Jain merchants, with the current complex largely dating from the 16th century onwards.
Distance & Travel Time
Cab Fare — Mumbai to Palitana
| Car Type | Seats | One-Way (15% off) | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 | ₹17,100 Flat 15% OFF | ₹20,100 |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹19,400 Flat 15% OFF | ₹22,800 |
| Innova | 7 | ₹19,400 Flat 15% OFF | ₹22,800 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 | ₹22,800 Flat 15% OFF | ₹26,800 |
| Innova Hycross | 7 | ₹31,900 Flat 15% OFF | ₹37,550 |
Estimated for 670 km. Toll, parking & driver allowance extra. Call for exact quote.
Additional Charges (Indicative)
⚠️ Toll & permit figures are indicative. Actual charges depend on route, vehicle type, and government rates at time of travel. Paid directly at toll plazas / checkposts.
Route Highlights
- Shatrunjaya Hill — 863 Jain temples on a single hilltop, climbed via 3,800 stone steps
- Adinath Temple (Mula Nayak) — the principal temple at the summit dedicated to Rishabhanatha
- Chaumukha Temple — four-faced shrine at the hilltop with panoramic views of the Gulf of Khambhat
- Bhavnath Trek — an alternative trail through wildlife area to the hilltop used by serious pilgrims
- Palitana town's Jain vegetarian food culture — one of India's most strictly vegetarian cities
Places to Visit in Palitana
Shatrunjaya Hill Temple Complex
863 marble temples of varying sizes spread across twin peaks, including temples dedicated to all 24 Jain Tirthankaras; the main Adinath Temple at the summit has gold-plated spires visible for miles.
Adinath (Rishabhanatha) Temple
The principal shrine at the hilltop, dedicated to the first Tirthankara; its mandapa (hall) features intricate marble carvings of celestial beings and the Jain cosmological universe.
Chaumukha (Four-faced) Temple
A temple with shrines facing all four cardinal directions on the hilltop plateau, symbolising the Tirthankara's omniscience; the views down to the Gulf of Khambhat are spectacular at sunrise.
Navtad Temple Cluster
A cluster of nine ancient temples on the eastern descent path, some dating to the 11th century; these are among the oldest surviving structures on the hill.
Palitana Sunrise Climb
Pilgrims begin climbing at 4 AM by torchlight to reach the summit by dawn — a 2-3 hour ascent that begins in darkness and ends with temples emerging from mist in the early morning light.
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