Jain Pilgrimage Tours across India
Private, gently-arranged tirth yatras to Shatrunjaya at Palitana, Sammed Shikharji, Shravanabelagola, Ranakpur and the marble temples of Dilwara — chauffeur-driven, hand-planned, and paced to your devotion.
October to March is the most comfortable season for the Jain tirthas, and Palitana is quiet during the monsoon months of Chaturmas. Plan 2–3 days for Palitana, about 10–14 days for Sammed Shikharji with Pavapuri and Champapuri, and a week for Ranakpur, Dilwara and Udaipur. Every yatra is private, with doli help on the hills and pure Jain food arranged.
Travelling with elderly parents? See pilgrimage tours for senior citizens.
From Shatrunjaya to Sammed Shikharji — a tirth yatra arranged with care
Whether you have two days for the dawn climb at Palitana or a fortnight across the great tirthas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Jharkhand, we handle the details that matter on a yatra — stays close to the temple foot, a doli (palanquin) for elders on the hill, help with vidhi and darshan customs, and an unhurried, ahimsa-minded pace. You simply travel and pray; we look after the rest.
The great Jain tirthas at a glance
Every yatra is private, with pure Jain food (no root vegetables) arranged on the road and meals timed around chauvihar and fasting days. October to March is the most comfortable season; Palitana is quiet during Chaturmas.
| Tirtha | State | What to expect | Days | For elders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shatrunjaya, Palitana | Gujarat | Early-morning climb of thousands of stone steps to the hilltop temple town (Adishwar temple) | 2–3 | Doli; slow pace |
| Girnar, Junagadh | Gujarat | Long stepped climb to the Neminath temples | 2 | Doli; early start |
| Sammed Shikharji (Parasnath) | Jharkhand | Full-day parikrama on foot over Parasnath Hill, starting before dawn; joins well with Pavapuri and Champapuri (Bihar) | 10–14 with Bihar | Doli; rest day after |
| Shravanabelagola | Karnataka | Rock-cut steps up Vindhyagiri hill to the monolithic statue of Bhagwan Bahubali (Gommateshwara) | 4–6 with Mysuru, Moodbidri, Karkala | Slow climb with rests |
| Ranakpur & Dilwara (Mount Abu) | Rajasthan | Marble temples on level ground; easy road circuit with Udaipur | 4 | Easiest for elders |
The tirthas at the centre of every itinerary
Shatrunjaya · Palitana
Sammed Shikharji
Gomateshwara · Shravanabelagola
Ranakpur
Dilwara
Girnar
We also weave in Pavapuri and Champapuri in Bihar, Mangi-Tungi in Maharashtra, Kulpakji in Telangana, and the Rajasthan tirthas of Nakoda and Mahavirji — and can shape a route for both Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions.
Ready-made yatras to begin from — every one tailored to you
Shatrunjaya · Palitana Yatra
The dawn climb up Shatrunjaya to darshan at the Adishwar temple, with a doli arranged for elders, and time for the Palitana temple town below.
Gomateshwara · South India Tirth
Shravanabelagola's towering Bahubali monolith with the temple towns of Karnataka — an unhurried Digambara circuit through the Deccan.
Rajasthan Marble Trail · Ranakpur & Dilwara
The 1,444-pillared Chaumukha temple at Ranakpur and the peerless marble of Dilwara at Mount Abu, woven with the lakes and havelis of Udaipur.
Sammed Shikharji Grand Yatra
The great moksha-bhoomi parikrama over Parasnath Hill, joined with Pavapuri and Champapuri in Bihar — a considered journey with flights between regions.
Timing your yatra
The temple hills
October to March is most comfortable for the climbs at Palitana, Girnar, Shravanabelagola and Shikharji — cool mornings ideal for the ascent. Summers are hot; the monsoon makes the steps slippery.
Palitana & Chaturmas
Through the four monsoon months of Chaturmas the Shatrunjaya temples observe a quiet period; we plan Palitana for the clear season and around Kartik Purnima in November.
Special occasions
Mahavir Jayanti (March–April) and the days of Paryushan and Das Lakshana (August–September) are deeply meaningful — we plan early, as the tirthas are busy.
Everything handled, so you can simply pray
- Private chauffeur-driven car throughout, region to region
- Handpicked hotels and dharamshalas near the temple foot
- Doli (palanquin) arranged for elders on the hill climbs
- Assistance with vidhi, darshan customs & temple etiquette
- Pure vegetarian & Jain-food-friendly dining on request
- Flights between regions on the pan-India yatra
- 24×7 on-trip assistance from your travel designer
- Transparent pricing with a proper GST invoice
A pilgrimage handled with devotion and detail
Only your family
Steps from the climb
Vidhi made easy
Where you rest, thoughtfully chosen
Clean & close
Trusted dharamshalas and 3-star hotels near the temple foot — simple, spotless and easy for early darshan.
4-star ease
Well-run 4-star hotels with good vegetarian dining and space to rest between the climbs.
The finest rooms
Heritage palaces and 5-star stays in Udaipur, Bengaluru and beyond — for those who like their comfort elevated.
Region to region, gently connected
The great tirthas reach from Gujarat and Rajasthan to Karnataka and Jharkhand, so we stitch together comfortable flights and private cars, with a designer on call throughout. Airport and station pick-ups, luggage and check-ins are all handled — you simply move from one darshan to the next.
What does a Jain pilgrimage tour cost?
Every yatra is custom-quoted per person and depends on your route, season, hotel choice and group size. We don’t publish fixed package prices — tell us your dates, route and group, and we send an itemised quote, free and with no obligation. Every trip comes with a clear GST invoice and no hidden charges.
The yatra, month by month
The most comfortable window for Palitana, Girnar, Ranakpur, Dilwara and the South — cool mornings for the climbs.
Kartik Purnima at Palitana, when the Shatrunjaya route reopens after Chaturmas — luminous and deeply moving.
Mahavir Jayanti, celebrating the birth of the 24th Tirthankara — special across every tirth.
Paryushan and Das Lakshana, the holiest days of fasting and reflection in the Jain year.
Care you can count on
Yatras, in their words
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From your first message to your yatra
Share your idea
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Get your plan
Your designer sends a tailored itinerary and quote within one working day. No advance to receive it.
Refine together
We adjust hotels, pace and route until the yatra feels right for your family.
Travel with care
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Jain pilgrimage — frequently asked questions
Which Jain pilgrimage sites do you cover?
How many days do I need for Palitana?
Can elderly pilgrims manage the hill climbs?
Can you cover Sammed Shikharji in one journey?
Do you arrange pure Jain food?
Are the tours fully private?
When is the best time to go?
How much does a Jain pilgrimage tour cost?
Palitana or Sammed Shikharji — which is harder?
Can you plan a Shravanabelagola yatra?
Do you arrange doli for elderly pilgrims?
Is Jain food available everywhere on the route?
Which Jain temples suit a short 3–4 day trip?
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Palitana, Sammed Shikharji, Shravanabelagola or the marble of Dilwara — arranged privately, around you.