Junagadh

Junagadh is a historical city in Gujarat, in the west of India, on the Arabian Sea. The region of Junagadh became a district of Gujarat state in 1960. Junagadh used to be the state capital and is now a district administrative center. It is also a market for gold and silver embroidery, perfume, and copper and brass vessels. It is the only place where wild Asiatic lions are still found.

Understand
This city is surrounded by hills, hence an ideal place for a fort to be built.

Tourist information
The city's Tourist Information Centre is at Girnar hotel, Near Majevadi Gate 216-217, Kanishka Shopping Plaza, Ashok Road.

By plane
Rajkot is the nearest airport. One can get regular flights to Mumbai from Rajkot. Junagadh is 2½ hr from Rajkot by road.

By train
The Junagadh Railway Station is well-connected to all the major cities in India.



By car
Route from Ahmedabad to Junagadh: approximate distance 336 km; drive time about 6 hr 40 min.

Route from Rajkot to Junagadh: approximate distance 110 km; drive time about 2 hr 5 min.

Route from Vadodara to Junagadh: approximate distance 400 km; drive time about 7 hr.

By bus
State bus service from Porbandar (around 80 min journey), Rajkot and Veraval (around 90 minute journey).

Private bus companies run from many surrounding cities.

See




Uparkot Fort
As of Feb 2023 the fort (including everything inside the fort walls) is closed for long term renovation.

Mount Girnar
The highest point in Gujarat, Mt. Girnar, with its rugged slopes covered by teak forests, is considered to be sacred because of several Hindu and Jain temples scattered all over the range. Mount Girnar main feature is a group of rocky peaks rising above a plateau of volcanic origin. Each peak is topped by carved stone temples that are a major place of pilgrimage. Early in the morning, both Jains and Hindus from different sects start their journey by ascending the narrow staircases that connects the temples. It takes minimum 5-6 hours to by foot to reach the top of the hill. its a hilly, steep and difficult task for easy goers. There are around 10,000 steps, which are not built, but formed due to pilgrims' walks. You might see lions if you're lucky. If you cannot reach the top of the hill, at least have a look through binocular (₹5 for one view) which available after 50th or 100th step. you can imagine or plan whether you can reach the top.



Buy
A sealed tin of 900 grams Kesar Keri (mango pulp) costs around ₹100.

One kg of mango (Kesar, Alphonso) costs ₹200 at the max.

Eat
Dal Puri and Aaloo Puri available in various stalls near Junagadh museum. Kesar Keri (mangoes).



Drink

 * Kashmiri Lime Soda
 * Juice made of the famous Kesar mangoes of Junadadh.

Cope
Very few ATMs in the city accept international cards.

Go next

 * Gir Forest National Park - If you're staying in Junagadh, arrive early at Sasan Gir, to go on the morning safari. There is no mid-day batch. So, if you are a late riser, chances are you will have to wait long hours for the evening batch. Check the latest timings with residents a day in advance.