Junagadh sightseeing tours are an enjoyable experience for tourists. Junagadh is one of the prosperous cities in Gujarat in terms of tourism. This ancient town was once ruled by many princely rulers, who contribute to the beauty and development of the city in their own distinct manner. They built many splendid monuments in Junagadh, which have today become its landmark. The city has become a popul
ar tourist destination owing to the fact that it has a rich historical background and so much to be explored. It is a true reflection of the spirit of Gujarat, as it offers a wide variety just like the state. Thus, the sightseeing tours of Junagadh are an unforgettable fun filled experience for the visitors. MOUNT GIRNAR:-THERE ARE 9999 STEPS...A VERY HOLY MOUNTAIN .THERE ARE LOTS OF TEMPLES,FOREST,GREENERY.A MUST CLIMB MOUNTAIN. AMBAJI IS AT 5500 STEPS AND THE LAST PEAK GURU DATATRAY AT 9999 STEPS. BHAVNATH MAHADEV TEMPLE-TEMPLE OF LORD SHIVA...VERY ANCIENT TEMPLE.MAHA SHIVRATRI MELA STARTS FROM BHAVNATH TEMPLE. Sakkarbag Zoo:-
Sakkarbag Zoo is the oldest zoo of Gujarat and is the third oldest zoo in India. A number of Gir lions are bred here and supplied to the other zoos. There is even a museum in the zoo complex, with a collection of rare specimens of art furniture, stuffed animals, ancient coins, Persian Sanskrit inscriptions, etc. Narsinh Mehta Choro:-
It is said that Narsinh Mehta Choro is the place where the poet-saint and reformer Narsinh Mehta conducted his assemblies in the 15th century. Upperkot,THE PALACE:-
Upperkot is a remarkable fort situated in the middle of the town. It was originally built in 319 BC and was rediscovered in 976 AD. The fort was attacked a number of times. The citadel has a huge gate and it is enclosed within fort walls that are around 20 m high. One can also see the mammoth Jama Masjid inside the complex. There are also a number of Buddhist caves situated in the complex of Upperkot.ADIKADIVAV,NAVGHAN KUVO,BUDDHA CAVES,SAAT TALAV,CINEMA,NEELAM TOP,ETC ARE MAJOR ATTRACTIONS OF UPARKOT. The Khapra Kodia Caves are situated to the north of the fort and Babupyana Caves to its south. These caves are adorned with stone carvings and floral work and are said to be 1,500 years old (dating from before 500 AD). One can also see two interesting large step wells (vavs) here. The 11th century Navghan Kuva has a circular stairway that descends over 50 m, whereas the Adi Kadi Vav descends down 170 steps. Darbar Hall Museum:-
The Darbar Hall Museum contains an interesting collection of weapons, thrones, silver articles, costumes, paintings, tapestries, and palanquins. It is located in the royal palace, just near the entrance to the fort. Ashoka's Major Rock Edict/ASHIK SILA LEKH:-
At the foothills of Girnar Mountain, there is uneven rock with a circumference of seven meters by ten meters. It bears inscriptions in Br?hm? script, etched with an iron pen. Science Museum:-
GOOD FOR CHILDREN...
BHAUDIN COLLEGE-A SCIENCE AND ARTS COLLEGE....ITS A VERY OLD AND HISTORICAL BUILDING
MOUTI BAUGH- ONE OF THE BIGGEST BOTANICAL GARDEN IN INDIA....ITS A MUST VISIT PLACE....THERE IS PARI TALAV IN MOUTI BAUGH,IT IS BELIEVED THAT FAIRIES USED TO COME THERE....
AKSHAR SWAMINARAYAN TEMPLE-SITUATED OPPOSITE TO MOUTI BAUGH...A VERY RELIGIOUS AND HOLY TEMPLE...A MUST VISIT....
MOTI HAVELI- A TEMPLE OF VAISHNAV'S.A VERY RELIGIOUS PLACE. DAMODAR KUND-VAISHNAV HOLI PLACE....ON WAY TO MOUNT GIRNAR,BHAVNATH
TEMPLES-BHUTHNATH TEMPLE,INDRASHEWAR,ATMESHWAR,BHAVNATH MAHADEV.LAMBE HANUMAN,GANESHA TEMPLE,SWAMINARAYAN TEMPLE,HAVELI,DAMODARJI,SAIBABA'S TEMPLE,GAYATRI MANDIR,VAGHESHWARI,LAXMI TEMPLE.. INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR PUBLIC WELFARE AND GUIDANCE:-
DR.PARTH GANATRA
GANATRA DENTAL HOSPITAL,TALAV GATE ,
JUNAGADH
(GUJARAT)
