Places to Visit in Junagadh

Places to See in Junagadh



There are a number of tourist attractions in and around Junagadh. People from across the entire country of India come here to visit these places. The most well known places of interest in and around Junagadh are Damodar Kund, Uparkot Fort, Maqbara, Ashoka's Rock Edicts, Junagadh Zoo, Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Chowad Beach, Durbar Hall Museum, Gir Forest National Park, Somnath temple and Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach.

Ayurvedic Museum

Ayurvedic Museum, Junagarh is situated in Ayurvedic College at Sadarbag. It is located in the western part of the town. At this site, the tourists can learn more about ancient medicine. The museum also provides a detailed knowledge about natural medical treatment.

Ahmadpur Mandvi

The Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach is one of the most sought after places of the entire state of Gujarat. The clear water, fishing hamlets and colorful birds make it one of the most commonly visited places of the region. The tourists can also participate in a variety of water sports and swimming at this place.

Chorwad Beach, Junagarh

Chorwad Beach, Junagarh is located about 66 kilometers from the city. It is connected to the city, as well as the Gir Forest Sanctuary and Girnar, with an excellent network of roadways.

Damodar Kund

Damodar Kund, Junagadh is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the region. It is actually a bath tank, which is situated at the Girnar Hill foot region. This tank is located close to the Revati Kund. Damodar Kund is considered very sacred as Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati's garments are believed to have dropped here. The temple called Damodarji Temple is located towards the north of the Damodar Kund.

Another major attraction around Junagadh is the fourteen rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka. These edicts have been carved out of a massive block of stone outside the Junagadh city. The rock edicts are inscribed in Pali language. These inscriptions are as old as 263 BC.

Ashoka's Rock Edicts

Ashoka's Rock Edicts, Junagarh are situated in Girinagara Hill. The rock edicts of Ashoka are engraved on the eastern face of granite boulders on the slope of Urijayata Hill. Written in Pali language, these inscriptions date back to 263 BC.
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Uparkot Fort

Uparkot Fort, Junagarh is situated at the foot of the Girnar Hills. It was built during the Nawabi period. Chandragupta Maurya is said to have constructed the fort in 319 BC. It was rebuilt by many kings over the centuries. The fort was abandoned between 7th and 8th centuries. However, the fort was rediscovered in 976 AD. The fort, due to its strategic location, is said to have survived about 16 sieges over a period of 1000 years.
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Junagadh Zoo

Junagadh Zoo is famous around the world for the Asiatic Lions it boasts of. The zoo is also known as Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden. A trip to Junagadh would remain incomplete without a visit to the Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden.
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Durbar Hall Museum

The Durbar Hall Museum, Junagadh provides the tourists an opportunity to have a glimpse at the glory and grandeur of the Nawabs and sultans who have ruled there. The museum was initially a courthouse where cases were heard and was later converted into a museum.
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Last Updated on : March 24, 2014