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JUNAGADH TOURISM

The ancient city of Junagadh is a famous tourism and pilgrimage center in Gujarat and was once the capital of the Nawabs of Junagadh. About 105 km east of Porbandar in Saurashtra peninsula, Junagadh literally means ‘old fort’. It is also known as Sorath (the name of a princely state).

Located at the foothills of the Girnar range, Junagadh is the seventh largest city in Gujarat. The city has an interesting mix of Buddhist monuments, mosques, Hindu temples, elaborate mansions and Gothic archways. Junagadh was ruled by the Babi Nawabs from 1748 AD till India’s independence. ALSO SEE Did you know of this African tribe settled in India?

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While the ruler wanted to merged his kingdom with Pakistan, the overwhelming majority of his subjects wanted to become a part of India. Junagadh was forcibly merged with India through police action and the last Nawab fled to Pakistan.

It has been home to several Gujarati saints and poets. The most prominent being the 15th century poet saint, Narsinh Mehta. Junagadh has been strategically important since the Mauryan times. The Uparkot or the Upper Fort was built by Chandragupta in 319 BC. The Nawabs built several beautiful buildings which still stand today. CHECK OUT 

The Mahabat Maqbara and the Bahauddin Maqbara are spectacular structures, a must visit. Other places of interest in the city are Ashoka Rock Edict, Darbar Hall Museum, Ayurvedic museum and the Sakkarbaug Zoo. Apart from the wonders from the past, you can visit the  Gir National Park to watch Asiatic Lions in their natural habitat, relax at the Veraval beach and stop by the Somnath Temple.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN JUNAGADH

There are many accommodation options in Junagadh ranging from budget and mid-range hotels. Budget hotels are scattered all around the city with the most affordable hotels on Zanzarda Road and Alkapuri Road. There are a few mid-range hotels near the city center, on MG Road and on Jayshree Road.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN JUNAGADH

Junagadh is a paradise for vegetarians. Restaurants mostly serve authentic Gujarati cuisine which is predominantly vegetarian. Fast food joints and restaurants that serve Continental and south Indian cuisine are located near Jayshree Road. There are few non-vegetarian restaurants that serve Mughalai cuisine and are found mainly near National Highway 151 and State Highway 97.

BEST TIME TO VISIT JUNAGADH

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Junagadh is as given below. The best time to visit Junagadh is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1329
FebruaryBest time1531
MarchBest time1936
April2339
May2640
June2737
July2533
August2532
September2434
OctoberBest time2336
NovemberBest time1933
DecemberBest time1530

PHOTOS OF JUNAGADH

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Veraval beach

About 85 km south of Junagadh, Veraval is famous for the peaceful and pristine beach. Except…

Somnath Temple

The most sacred among the 12 jyotirlings in India, Somnath Temple is located in Veraval…

Gir Forest National Park And Wildlife Sanctuary

Sasan-Gir national park also known as Gir National Park is the last remaining refuge of…

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The five-day festival at Bhavnath Temple near Damodar Kund is held during Mahashivaratri (February-March). The…

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  • Viral Video: Mysterious Bright Lights Spotted Across The Sky in Gujarat's Junagadh, Triggers Speculation of UFOs | Watch

    In videos and pictures of the event, about four to seven bright shining lights could be seen gliding in the row in the sky.

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    Footage recorded by CCTV cameras shows a male Asiatic lion entering the hotel at 5:04 am on Monday through the main gate.

    Trending Desk February 10, 2021, 4:15 pm IST

  • Two Lion Cubs Drown After Falling into Open Well in Gujarat's Gir Forest

    Falling into open wells is one of the common causes of unnatural deaths of Asiatic lions in Gir.

    PTI July 2, 2020, 11:35 am IST

  • Gujarat: Several Cars Fall Into River as Bridge Collapses Near Junagadh | Watch Video

    Earlier in August, nearly 17 incidents of land slides and cave-ins were reported from Gujarat. 

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