The city Junagadh (~ 200,000 inhabitants), as Sorath known, lies at the foot of Girnar hill (about 875 km north-west of Bombay). The city's history begins in the 3rd Century BC and from that time is also still preserved Fort Uperkot.
From here you have the opportunity to make unforgettable excursions / sightseeing tours. For example, after Chorwad with sandy beaches, Or Sasangir, home of the Asiatic lions and many other wild animals.
Attractions in and around Junagadh
The remarkable Jain temples are located on the Girnar mountains (Hills), about 10km from the city center. At the top of the mountain "Ambaji" (1.100m asl) is one of the more famous temples in the area.
Ashok Shilalekh:
About 2 km east of Junagadh, 3 km from the foot of Girnar hill, you will find an edict of Emperor Ashoka, which in the 3rd Register century BC in the rock was. The moral instructions were etched in Brahmi script in the 10m high cliff.
The Sakkarbaug Zoo is the oldest zoo in Gujarat. Here are the rare Asian Lion (Gir-Lion). bred and sold to other zoos.
Uperkot, The impressive Fortress on the plateau in the middle of the city was besieged in a period of 800 years 16 times. The longest siege lasts for twelve years, but was not successful. Within the fortress is also a Jama Masjid, with over 140 columns, built on a destroyed Hindu temple. Please also visit the Buddhist caves from the period 500 AD, leading several stories below the earth. There is also an impressive Egyptian cannon and two large fountains to admire.
Very close to the train station you will find the fantastic mausoleum Mahabat Maqbara a ruler in the 19th Century.
Other attractions
Darbar Hall Museum - An interesting collection of weapons, textiles, photo galleries, etc.
Gayatri Mandir & VAGHESHWARI Mandir - two beautiful temples of Maa Gayatri Maa and Vagheshwari
Sonapur - Many statues of saints and a cemetery
Damodar Kund - Holy baths for Hindus
DAMODARJI TEMPLE Near Aswatthama Hill
Science Museum - Gujarat's first and only private science museum.
Moti BAUG - Probably the best garden of the Agricultural University Junagadh Agricultural University "
Mujkund caves - The famous Krishna - location
Ayurveda-Museum-Museum in the western part of town. Known for its natural medical treatment.
Narsinh MAHETA LAKE - A beautiful artificial lake near Talav gate.
Tip Girnar Competition:
Each year, between 1 and 10 January, the competition held in Girnar climbing. All to create the 1,700 meters in 2 hours will be certified by the Government of Gujarat;)
From here you have the opportunity to make unforgettable excursions / sightseeing tours. For example, after Chorwad with sandy beaches, Or Sasangir, home of the Asiatic lions and many other wild animals.
Attractions in and around Junagadh
The remarkable Jain temples are located on the Girnar mountains (Hills), about 10km from the city center. At the top of the mountain "Ambaji" (1.100m asl) is one of the more famous temples in the area.
Ashok Shilalekh:
About 2 km east of Junagadh, 3 km from the foot of Girnar hill, you will find an edict of Emperor Ashoka, which in the 3rd Register century BC in the rock was. The moral instructions were etched in Brahmi script in the 10m high cliff.
The Sakkarbaug Zoo is the oldest zoo in Gujarat. Here are the rare Asian Lion (Gir-Lion). bred and sold to other zoos.
Uperkot, The impressive Fortress on the plateau in the middle of the city was besieged in a period of 800 years 16 times. The longest siege lasts for twelve years, but was not successful. Within the fortress is also a Jama Masjid, with over 140 columns, built on a destroyed Hindu temple. Please also visit the Buddhist caves from the period 500 AD, leading several stories below the earth. There is also an impressive Egyptian cannon and two large fountains to admire.
Very close to the train station you will find the fantastic mausoleum Mahabat Maqbara a ruler in the 19th Century.
Other attractions
Darbar Hall Museum - An interesting collection of weapons, textiles, photo galleries, etc.
Gayatri Mandir & VAGHESHWARI Mandir - two beautiful temples of Maa Gayatri Maa and Vagheshwari
Sonapur - Many statues of saints and a cemetery
Damodar Kund - Holy baths for Hindus
DAMODARJI TEMPLE Near Aswatthama Hill
Science Museum - Gujarat's first and only private science museum.
Moti BAUG - Probably the best garden of the Agricultural University Junagadh Agricultural University "
Mujkund caves - The famous Krishna - location
Ayurveda-Museum-Museum in the western part of town. Known for its natural medical treatment.
Narsinh MAHETA LAKE - A beautiful artificial lake near Talav gate.
Tip Girnar Competition:
Each year, between 1 and 10 January, the competition held in Girnar climbing. All to create the 1,700 meters in 2 hours will be certified by the Government of Gujarat;)
