Junagadh
This ancient fortified city at the
foothills of the sacred Girnar hill is resplendent with mythological legends.
Its antiquity dates back to pre-Harappan times and was ruled by Mauryas,
Kshatrapas, Guptas, Vallabhis, Chudasamas, Gujarat Sultans and Babi Nawabs.
Tourist Acctration in Junagadh
- Uaqbara Uparkot or Upper Fort
- Maqbaras
- Ashoka's Rock Edict
- Girnar Hill
Uaqbara Uparkot or Upper Fort : This stronghold of Mauryas and Guptas has survived
about 16 sieges in last 1000 years. The fort wall around the town and the fort
made Uparkot virtually inaccessible.
Maqbaras : The mausoleums of the
Nawabs of Junagadh are a fine representation of Nawabi architecture.
Ashoka's Rock Edict : A huge boulder inscribed with 14 edicts of emperor Ashoka (257-56 B.C)
lie on the way to Gimar from Uparkot.
Girnar Hill (7 kms.) : The sacred hill is an important pilgrim centre for Hindus, Jains and
Muslims. The first set of Jain temples are at a height of 610 m., and the main
temple is dedicated to Lord Neminath. The shrines of Ambaji, Gorakhnath and
Guru Dattatraya are further up on the sacred mount. A shrine of Shiva and a Dargah
are perched atop the hill. Millions of pilgrims participate in the fair of Bhavnath Mahadev temple.
REACHING THERE
Airport: Keshod (42kms.).
Rail : Well connected by rail.
Road . Well connected by road