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The bountiful Jain temples situated across the state of Gujarat have been attracting one and all since many years. The sheer number of temples located are one of the reasons why many people rue the inability to see all of them. Planning for such a tour is an taxing exercise, one which not many are able to do. However, with the Jain pilgrimage package offered by Indian Temple tours, you can not only cover all the places but enjoy all the sights that behold these spiritual marvels.Starting from Rajkot, we go on to Junagadh to marvel at the jain temples situated there. The next morning begins with the mission to cover the 900 temples situated Girnarji Taleti. The trip then reaches Palitana where you can behold the Shri Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Shatrunjaya Giri and the Hindu temple of Khodiyar Mata. From there, you return to Ahmedabad and that’s where the second leg starts Patan and Palanpur. From there, we move on to Ambaji temples which is one of the 51 Shakti peethas located in Mount Abu and then move on to Udaipur. From here we visit Ranakpur Ji, one of the holiest Jain shrines and then to Nakodaji and finally cap off the tour at Jodhpur to complete a fulfilling journey not just for your body but also your soul.
Gujarat Jain Temple Pilgrimage |
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| Tour Name: | Gujarat Jain Temple Pilgrimage |
| Tour Duration: | 12 Nights / 13 Days |
| Destinations Covered: | RAJKOT–JUNAGARH – JUNAGARH–PALITANA – PALITANA–AHMEDABAD – AHMEDABAD–PATAN–PALANPUR – PALANPUR VIA AMBAJI–MOUNT ABU – MOUNT ABU–UDAIPUR – UDAIPUR–RANAKPURJEE – RANAKPURJEE–NAKODAJEE–JODHPUR |
| Tour Price: | 28,583/- Per Person+5%GST (Min- 6 Person) |
Itinerary
Day 01: RAJKOT
Our Jain Pilgrimage begins from arrival at the Rajkot airport early in the morning, where you meet our representative. You will be shifted to your hotel. Move on to visit the Walston Museum and the Jain temples in Rajkot. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: RAJKOT – JUNAGARH (110 KMS APPROX)
Drive to Junagarh and visit the Jain Temple. Dharamshala is available at Jagmal Chowk. Sightsee the Inscriptions of Ashoka, Rajul Mahal, Nawab Ka Mahal, Museum, Mohabbat Makbara among the various tourist sites. Overnight stay at Junagarh Dharamshala.
Day 03: JUNAGARH
Today, we drive to Girnarji Taleti, the base of the mount in Junagarh. There are over 900 Hindu and Jain Temples spread over the mount. It is advised to start early in the morning because of over 4000 steps to cover. Overnight stay in Junagarh.
Day 04: JUNAGARH – PALITANA (275 KMS APPROX)
Shri Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Shatrunjaya Giri, Palitana Siddha Kshetra (Place of Salvation) After breakfast, drive down to Palitana and check into the hotel. Visit the Adeshwara Temple, Chaumukh Temple, Sri Vishal Jain Museum. Stay overnight in Palitana.
Day 05: PALITANA
This day, we travel to Talaja which is approximately 32 kms from Palitana. A hill alongside this town is marked by an eminent Jain Temple, 13 Buddhist canes carved into solid rock, the Hindu Temple of Khodiad Mata. You can also visit the house of Narsinh Mehta. Drive back to Palitana for an overnight stay.
Day 06: PALITANA – AHMEDABAD (205 KMS APPROX)
We complete the touring of all the temples along this site and move on to our next destination which is Ahmedabad by car. Reach there, check into the hotel and stay the night over.
Day 07: AHMEDABAD – PATAN – PALANPUR
Start for Patan early in the morning. Reach there and visit Panchasara Parshvanath Jain Derasar which is the largest of the more than 100 Jain temples in Patan and Kapur Mahetano Pado. After visiting the other temples, drive to Palanpur for an overnight stay.
Day 08: PALANPUR VIA AMBAJI – MOUNT ABU
Drive from Palanpur to Ambaji and visit the Ambaji Temple (one of the 51 Shakti Peeths of Hinduism) and the ancient Gabbar Temple. Millions of pilgrims visit the Ambaji Temple each year. See around the villages around Ambaji, then continue with the journey to Mount Abu and stay the night there.
Day 09: MOUNT ABU – UDAIPUR
We begin this day by visiting the Dilwara Temples in Mount Abu which are carved in marble and enshrine various Jain tirthankaras (saints). The Vimal Vasahi temple is the oldest temple and is dedicated to Adinath, the first of the Jain tirthankaras. Later, drive to Udaipur for an overnight stay.
Day 10: UDAIPUR
Start the day with a visit to Shri Rishabh Dev Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra, situated in the village Dhulev of district Udaipur. Stay overnight in Udaipur.
Day 11: UDAIPUR – RANAKPURJEE
Drive down from Udaipur to Raunakpurjee, which is considered to be one of the five holy places for the Jain community. Also, we will be visiting the Sun Temple dedicated to the Sun God. Overnight stay in Raunakpurjee.
Day 12: RANAKPURJEE – NAKODAJEE – JODHPUR
This day, we visit the Badi sadari Jain Temple, Falna and then drive towards Nakodajee Jain Temple. Later we start our approximate 110 kms drive to visit Jahaj Digambar Jain Temple and then another approximately 60 kms to the Jain temples in Osian village. Drive to Jodhpur for an overnight stay.
Day 13: JODHPUR
Fly from Jodhpur and board your return flight back home. Tour concludes here.
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Inclusions
- Pick up and drop from airport/railway/bus station.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis.
- All breakfast included at hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing by private A/C vehicle.
- Driver’s bata, toll, parking, road tax, fuel charges All applicable taxes.
Exclusion
- Service Tax – 5% GST Extra.
- Any air/bus/rail fare Any other meals not mentioned in package inclusions.
- Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
- Any personal expenses such as laundry, room service, mini bar, telephone etc.
- Guide charges/boating charges/entrance fees for any sightseeing
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in inclusions.
- Supplementary cost for festival period, long weekend or peak season .
Frequently Asked Questions
Which famous Jain pilgrimage is in Gujarat?
Jain pilgrimage centres in Gujarat include places like Palitana, Girnar, Kothara, Naliya, Taranga and Songadh. Most exquisite Jain temple in Gujarat is the Palitana Jain Temple. With over 3,800 stone steps, the climb is not easy, but that does not deter thousands of devotees from going there every year.
Which is the main pilgrim Centre of Jain in Gujarat?
Palitana Temples, Gujarat. The largest cluster of Jain temples in India, Palitana Temples in Gujarat is one of the holiest sites for pilgrimage.6 days ago
How many Jain Tirth are there in Gujarat?
In Gujarat Jain temples are in almost every town and City. Important Jain Tirth are located on Hills of Palitana (Shatrunjay Parvat), Girnar Hills and Talaja Hills. Out of Famous 108 Parshwanath Jain Tirth, there are approx. 60 ancient Bhagawan Parshwanath Tirth are in Gujarat.
Which is the oldest Jain temple in Gujarat?
Hutheesing Temple is a Jain temple in Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. It was constructed in 1848 by Hutheesing family.
Why is Jainism popular in Gujarat?
History. Jains believe that their 22nd Tirthankara (propagators of Jain religion) Neminath attained Moksha/ Nirvana on Girnar in Gujarat. Many other monks have also got attained Moksha in Gujarat; especially on the holy mountains of Girnar and Shatrunjaya. The Jain councils were held in Vallabhi c.
