Palitana Transportation

Somnath is another historical and pilgrim-drawing city for Hindus and Girnar for Jains.

Palitana has its own train station but hardly any trains pass it. So you are left with the road.

The most clean and comfortable way to get to Somnath or Girnar is by renting a car with driver. For four people it is about Rs2,200.

If you take the bus, then there are no private or air conditioned bus services from here. You rely on state transport. For Somnath you first take a 2 hour bus to Mahuva which departs only at 6, 7, and 8am. Then take another 4.5 hour bus from Mahuva to Somnath. Buses for Somnath leave every 2 hours.

From Mahuva you can also take a bus to Girnar.

You buy tickets inside the bus once it gets going.

It might seem like a lot of detail but it comes pretty handy when you're in the spot and after much inquiry this is the best route available as of now :)