Route overview
The road runs east across central Saurashtra through small towns and farmland. It is a relaxed drive, and Palitana is about 50 km before or beyond Bhavnagar depending on the road taken.
Pilgrims heading to Palitana usually book a round trip or multi-day plan so the car is ready at the foot of Shatrunjaya hill after the climb. Business travellers to Bhavnagar's port and industries often go one way.
Distance & travel time
- Approx. distance
- 175–185 km (door to door varies with your pickup and drop points)
- Approx. drive time
- 3.5–4 hours, plus time for breaks and sightseeing
- Usual route
- east across central Saurashtra
- Trip types
- One way, round trip, or multi-day with the same car and driver
- Tolls, parking, permits
- Shown clearly in your quote
Distances and timings are approximate and for planning only. Traffic, roadworks, weather and stops can change them.
Suggested stops on the way
- Rajkot StartPickup from home, office or hotel.
- Central Saurashtra towns MidwayTea and breakfast stops on the way.
- Palitana (optional) ≈ 50 km from BhavnagarShatrunjaya hill and its Jain temples.
- Bhavnagar ≈ 175–185 kmDrop in the city, at the port or your hotel.
Things to see in Bhavnagar
- Palitana – Shatrunjaya HillHundreds of Jain temples at the top of a long stairway, one of Jainism's holiest sites.
- Takhteshwar TempleA hilltop Shiva temple with views over Bhavnagar.
- Nishkalank Mahadev, KoliyakA temple in the sea, reachable on foot only at low tide.
- Velavadar Blackbuck National ParkGrasslands with large herds of blackbuck, about 45 km away.
- Gaurishankar Lake and Nilambagh PalaceLakeside gardens and a heritage palace hotel.
For more ideas, timings and nearby places, see our Bhavnagar travel guide.
Travel tips for this route
- The Shatrunjaya climb is long and best started very early, before the heat. Carry water and plan for several hours.
- Nishkalank Mahadev can only be reached at low tide; check tide times before you go.
- Velavadar is open seasonally; check timings and entry rules in advance.