landscape is prone to drought.

Culture

The hills are an ancient tirtha (religious pilgrimage site). The Palitana temples, a sacred pilgrimage complex located on both hills and the saddle between them, are accessed by ascending approximately 3,750 stone steps carved into the mountain. The climb spans about 3.5 km from the base and typically takes around two hours.

The hills are closed to pilgrims for four months during the monsoon season.

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