Junagadh
Overview
Junagadh was the capital of the Junagadh state under the Muslim rulers of Babi Nawabs. In Gujarati, “Junagadh” means an ancient fort. The town of Junagadh takes its name from the fort that enclosed the medieval town. Junagadh is situated in the Saurashtra region the foothills of the Mount Girnar and occupies a special place in the history of Gujarat. The town of Junagadh is beautiful with very wide streets, arches, shopping arcades and cool gardens. Its splendour is more like an English city rather than a city in the remote corner of Gujarat. Various ancient temples, museums, forts and palaces are the major interesting monuments located in Junagadh. It is also blessed with many tourist attractions. Apart from this tourist also visit here to enjoy the natural beauty and see Asiatic lions in wildlife sanctuary.
Must Visit
Durbar Hall Museum: Opening and Closing Times: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 03:00 AM to 05:15 PM Wednesday and 2nd & 4th Saturday Closed
Narsinh Mehta Choro: Opening and Closing Times: 07:30 AM to 01:30 PM and 03:30 PM to 07:30 PM Entry Fees: Free
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Top Attractions of Junagadh
Mahabat Maqbara
Opening and Closing Times: 10:00 AM to 06:30 PM
Entry Fees: Free
Gorakhnath Temple
Opening and Closing Times: 03:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Entry Fees: Free
Damodar Kund
Opening and Closing Times: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Entry Fees: Rs. 10/- Per Person
Mount Girnar
Various Slot Booking (Online & Direct Booking Available) Udan Khatola/Rope Way 02 Way Ticket: Rs. 750/- Per Person
Kamleshwar Dam
Opening and Closing Times: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Sunday Closed)
Entry Fees: Free
Dattatreya Temple
Opening and Closing Times: 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Entry Fees: Free
Ashoka's Rock Edicts
Opening and Closing Times: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Entry Fees: Rs. 25/- Per Person
Uperkot Fort
Opening and Closing Times: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Entry Fees: Rs. 10/- Per Person
Neminath Jain Temple
Opening and Closing Times: 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Entry Fees: Free