Jamnagar
It was founded by Jam Raval in 1540
and was the capital of the former princely State of Navanagar. Famous cricketer
Jam Ranjitsinhji hailed from the city and under his rule new parts of the city
were developed as per European town planning principles. The town is also known
as "Chhoti Kashi", as it is studded with several Hindu and Jain
shrines. Jamnagar is also known for pearl fisheries, a naval base and tie &
dye fabrics.
Tourist Acctration in Jamnagar
- Lakhota Palace & Tank
- Solarium or Ranjit Institute of Poly Radio Therapy
Lakhota Palace & Tank : The fortified palace amidst the lake can be reached by
an arched stone bridge. It was built as a famine relief work in 1839 - 45 and
has a fine collection of sculptures and pottery from Saurashtra. On the banks
of the tank, near Khambhaliya Gate is another bastion like structure called as
Bhujiyo Kotho.
Solarium or Ranjit Institute of Poly Radio Therapy : It was set up in 1933, by Jam
Ranjitsinhji and was one of the only three such medical centres in the world
during that time. TB, skin diseases and rheumatism etc.were cured through solar
radiations. A slowly revolving tower provides day long sunlight.
REACHING THERE
Airport : Jamnagar is linked by air
with Mumbai.
Railhead: Well connected.
Road: Well connected
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