Overnight train from Kolkata to Mumbai as planned; sleeping berth recommended for comfort — carry pre-packed Jain meals for dinner and breakfast on-board.
Explore local Jain temples for light darshan and stroll the textile/retail markets for silk/khadi — temples usually 6:00am–8:00pm and markets until evening.
Light lunch near the bazaar — many small bhojanshalas serve Jain meals; the diamond trading area is nearby for window-shopping rather than retail buys.
Travel to Palitana by road/train (approx. 4–5 hours depending on connection); plan for short rest stops to keep journey comfortable for elderly travellers.
Palitana bhojanshalas offer simple, pure Jain meals; these are ideal for pilgrims and typically open morning to evening (confirm closing times locally).
Begin the climb early to avoid heat and crowds; the full climb (on foot) takes 2–4 hours depending on pace — palkhi/chair options available for elderly.
Arrange palkhi or palkhi‑chair service to carry elderly pilgrims up the hill; cost varies but plan approx. CURRENCY500 per person for a simple service.
Attend the evening aarati/puja in town temples for a peaceful close to the pilgrimage day; temples typically have evening services until around 7:00pm–8:00pm.
Short morning visit (approx. 1 hour) to Jagat Singh Tirth for darshan and prayers; verify local temple hours but mornings around 7:00–11:00am are ideal.
Akshardham is a large cultural complex with exhibitions and a water/light show; typical visiting hours 9:30am–7:00pm (confirm show timings and closed days prior to visit).
Have lunch at a nearby vegetarian restaurant or return to Ahmedabad for Jain meal options; Akshardham complexes often have clean vegetarian food counters.
Evening leisure at Kankaria Lake — toy train rides, quiet lakeside strolls and promenades; toy train roughly CURRENCY50 and lake area is lively till late evening (5:00pm–10:00pm).
Ambaji shrine (Bhadrakali) is approximately 3–4 hours from Ahmedabad — start early for a comfortable round trip and to avoid crowding later in the day.
Ambaji temple offers significant religious experience; temple hours are generally long (early morning to late evening) — expect some queueing during festival/peak periods.
Night bazaar famous for food and jewellery — choose Jain‑friendly vendors for snacks like dhokla, khaman and other vegetarian treats; the bazaar runs late (9:00pm onwards).
Use this buffer day to complete shopping at Law Garden, Rani no Hajiro, or return to any temple for final darshan — keep activities light for elderly comfort.