Jamnagar
Overview
Jamnagar is a coastal town of Gujarat in India. It was founded by “Jam Raval” in 1540 A.D. as the capital of the princely state of Nawanagar. It was so named after the ruler who called themselves “Jamshree”. The city was built around the small Ranmal Lake in the centre of which there is a small palace that can be reached by a causeway.
Jamnagar is having the only Ayurvedic University in India. The old part of the town has a number of interesting buildings such as the “Darbar Gadh”, “Mandvi Tower”, “Jam Bungalow”. Darbar Gadh was a gathering place where the Maharaja of Nawanagar used to hold public audience. The “Bala Hanuman Temple” is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the continuous enchanting of “Ram Dhun” since 1st August 1964.
Must Visit
Shri Bala Hanuman Sankirtan Temple: Opening and Closing Times: 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 04:30 PM to 10:00 PM | Entry Fees: Free
Bhidbhanjan Mahadev Temple: Opening and Closing Times: 07:00 AM to 09:00 PM | Entry Fees: Rs. 10/- Per Person
Pratap Vilas Palace: Opening and Closing Times: 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM | Entry Fees: Rs. 100/- Per Person
| How to Reach Jamnagar | BY AIR | BY RAIL | BY ROAD |
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Top Attractions of Jamnagar
Ranmal Lake Park
Opening and Closing Times: 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Entry Fees: Rs. 10/- Per Person
Lakhota Palace and Museum
Opening and Closing Times: 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Entry Fees: Rs. 10/- Per Person
Lakhota Lake
Opening and Closing Times: 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Entry Fees: Rs. 10/- Per Person
Khijadia Bird Sanctuary
Opening and Closing Times: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Entry Fees: Rs. 40/- Per Person
Lakhota Fort
Opening and Closing Times: 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM | Wednesday Closed
Entry Fees: Rs. 10/- Per Person
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Opening and Closing Times: 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 04:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Entry Fees: Free
Pirotan Island
Opening and Closing Times: Depends on the tide
Entry Fees (round trip): Rs. 2100 – Rs. 2500 per person (includes permits, boat rent and packed meals & water)