December 2025 Jain Tirth Pilgrimage from Mumbai

Day 1: 24 December – Mumbai → Manilaxmi Jain Tirth

Morning: Depart from Mumbai Central Railway Station on the 06:00 AM express to Vadodara Junction. The scenic Gujarat landscape passes by as you settle into a comfortable sleeper cabin.

Afternoon: Arrive at Vadodara around 12:30 PM, then take a short local train to the Manilaxmi Jain Tirth. Spend a tranquil hour exploring the marble sanctum and the historic idol of Lord Manilaxmi.

Evening: Check into a nearby guesthouse, enjoy a simple vegetarian dinner, and reflect on the day’s blessings. An early night prepares you for the next day’s journey.

Day 2: 25 December – Manilaxmi → Shankeshwar Jain Tirth

Morning: After breakfast, board the 08:00 AM train from Vadodara to Patan Railway Station, the closest stop to Shankeshwar. The ride offers gentle views of Gujarat’s countryside.

Afternoon: Upon arrival (12:45 PM), take a rickshaw to the revered Shankeshwar Jain Tirth. Explore the expansive complex, admire the intricate carvings, and participate in the midday aarti.

Evening: Return to Patan for a relaxed dinner at a local dhaba, then retire to a modest hotel. The peaceful ambiance of the tirth lingers into the night.

Day 3: 26 December – Shankeshwar → Mumbai

Morning: Check out after a light breakfast and catch the 07:30 AM train from Patan back to Mumbai Central. The journey spans the whole day, allowing time for reading or meditation.

Afternoon: The train stops at Surat for a brief lunch break; you can stretch your legs and enjoy the local snack stalls.

Evening: Arrive in Mumbai around 19:00 PM. Unwind at home, reflecting on the spiritual experiences of the pilgrimage.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Mumbai Central → Vadodara (train) – 6 hours, INR 800
• Manilaxmi Jain Tirth visit – 2 hours, INR 0 (free entry)
• Local transport Vadodara ↔ Manilaxmi – 30 minutes, INR 150
• Vadodara → Patan (train) – 4 hours, INR 500
• Shankeshwar Jain Tirth visit – 3 hours, INR 0 (free entry)
• Local transport Patan ↔ Shankeshwar – 20 minutes, INR 100
• Patan → Mumbai (train) – 12 hours, INR 900
• Accommodation (2 nights) – 2 nights, INR 3 000
• Meals (3 days) – 3 days, INR 1 200
• Miscellaneous (snacks, water, tips) – INR 300
• Total Estimated Cost: INR 7 050

Tips

If you have extra time, consider extending your stay at each tirth by a night to partake in early morning prayers and explore nearby temples such as the Rashtriya Jain Museum in Vadodara. To shorten the trip, you can skip the overnight stay in Patan and take an afternoon train back to Mumbai, reducing accommodation costs but requiring a more packed schedule.