Is Palitana safe for kids in January?

Palitana is not recommended for families with young children.

January · Gujarat

Palitana

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Palitana in January

Q: Is January a good time to visit Palitana?

Palitana scores 5/5 in January. January at Palitana: 12-28°C, cool pre-dawn starts for the 3,800-step climb to the 863 Jain temples. Dry trail, clear peak views — the year's best trek month..

Gujarat, India

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January at Palitana: 12-28°C, cool pre-dawn starts for the 3,800-step climb to the 863 Jain temples. Dry trail, clear peak views — the year's best trek month.

Why January scores 5/5

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Weather

January at Palitana: 12-28°C, cool pre-dawn starts for the 3,800-step climb to the 863 Jain temples. Dry trail, clear peak views — the year's best trek month.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Easy to base. Hill is on foot only.. road condition: Good from Bhavnagar. public transport: Buses from Bhavnagar. from nearest city: Bhavnagar 50km/1hr. Ahmedabad 280km/5hrs.. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Bhavnagar hospitals

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Network

VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Signal in town. None on hill.

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Kids

Not ideal for kids — Spiritual experience

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Elevation

469m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓Travelers with basic fitness
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

Who should think twice

✗Those with mobility issues
✗Families with young children

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
Januaryviewing	5/5	January at Palitana: 12-28°C, cool pre-dawn starts for the 3,800-step climb to the 863 Jain temples. Dry trail, clear peak views — the year's best trek month.
February	4/5	February at Palitana: 14-30°C, dry sacred climb conditions with 863 temples accessible. Solid pilgrimage window — heat rises fast by March.
March	3/5	Getting hot for 3500-step climb
April	2/5	Too hot for the climb
May	1/5	Dangerous heat for climbing
June	1/5	Monsoon — closed
July	1/5	Closed for monsoon (Chaturmas)
August	1/5	Closed
September	2/5	Reopens, humid
October	3/5	October at Palitana: 22–33°C, post-monsoon Saurashtra. 863 Jain temples and climb doable — shoulder, start pre-dawn to beat heat and afternoon showers.
November	5/5	Perfect climb weather
December	5/5	Best — cool, clear summit views

Practical Details

How to reach

Bhavnagar 50km/1hr. Ahmedabad 280km/5hrs.. Roads: Good from Bhavnagar. Self-drive: Easy to base. Hill is on foot only.. Public transport: Buses from Bhavnagar. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

469m

Difficulty

moderate

Budget tier

budget

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