About Junagadh Tourist Places List
This ancient fortified city at the foothills of the sacred Girnar hills is resplendent with mythological legends. Its antiquity dates back to pre-Harappan times and was ruled by Mauryas, Kshatrapas, Guptas, Vallabhis, Chudasamas, Gujarat Sultans and Babi Nawabs.
Uparkot or Upper Fort
This stronghold of Mauryas and Guptas has survived about 16 sieges in last 1000 years. The fort wall around the town and the fort made Uparkot virtually inaccessible.
Maqbaras
The mausoleums of the Nawabs of Junagadh are a fine representation of Nawabi architecture.
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Ashoka’s Rock Edict
A huge boulder inscribed with 14 edicts of emperor Ashoka (257-56 BC) lie on the way to Girnar from Uparkot.
Girnar Hill (7km)
The sacred hill is an important pilgrim centre for Hindus, jains and Muslims. The first set of Jain temples are at a height of 610m and the main temple is dedicated to Lord Neminath. The shrines of Ambaji, Goraknath and Guru Dattatraya are further up on the sacred mount. A shrine of Shiva and a Dargah are perched atop the hill. Millions of pilgrims participate in the fair of Bhavnath mahadev temple.
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Sasan Gir sanctuary (54km)
Sasan Gir is the famous home of the Lion, the majestic king of the Jungles. It is the only place where the Asiatic lion can be seen in his natural habitat. Other animals inhabiting the Gir forest are – panther, bear, antelope, fox, black buck etc. A rich variety of birdlife can also be seen here.
Junagadh City Distance Guide |
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Bhavnagar | 197 Km |
Junagadh To Bharuch | 520 Km |
Bhuj | 345 Km |
Dwarka | 266 Km |
Gandhi Nagar | 362 Km |
Jamnagar | 193 Km |
Ahmadabad | 330 Km |
Kandla | 219 Km |
Palitana | 241 Km |
Porbandar | 135 Km |
Rajkot | 88 Km |
Sasangir | 237 Km |
Somnath | 253 Km |
Surat | 586 Km |
Vadodara | 432 Km |
Veraval | 253 Km |