Avoid
Palitana in May
Gujarat, India
Dangerous heat for climbing
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Dangerous heat for climbing
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
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Bhavnagar hospitals
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Signal in town. None on hill.
Kids
Not ideal for kids — Spiritual experience
Elevation
469m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 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 |
| Mayviewing | 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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