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1. girnar hills, junagadh.

Just 5 km from Junagadh town, Girnar Hills are a collection of hills, whose origins can be traced back to the Vedas. It has been considered to be a religious place even as long before in the Mohan-jo-daro period. Flocked by Hindu and Jain pilgrims alike, this place is also nature's paradise located in midst of the Gir Forest. Girnar offers its visitors some good trekking avenues, religious spots and pre-historic sites and mountains.  

Distance from Junagadh: 32 km

2. Gir National Park, Gujarat - The land of Asiatic Lions

Gir National Park is the only remaining home for the Asiatic Lions that are almost a definition to this park in Gujarat, which has a lot more to offer. Gir provides you with the unique experience of visiting a place which almost singularly plays a crucial and defining role in the preservation and sustaining of a certain species. The preservation of these lions was initiated by the Nawab of Junagadh when these were just about to enter the phase of extinction due to hunting. Official count said that there were 411 lions in 2010.

Distance from Junagadh: 73 km

Best Time: July to March

3. Sarkheswar Beach, Junagadh

Sarkeshwar Beach is one good place to relax and enjoy. Sound of the waves here are very soothing and the shore is lined by tiny and beautiful sea shells. It is a wild beach which means it can be referred to as an undeclared, undeveloped, undefined, or undiscovered beach which assures calm surroundings and beautiful landscape.  

Distance from Junagadh: 153 km

4. Madhavpur Beach, Junagadh

Madhavpur is a stunning beach in Madhavpur, Gujarat, lined with gorgeous coconut trees and boasting of an ethereal landscape. The other side of the beach, across the road has verdant green grass and vegetation which makes the area look even more pleasant. The beach is not considered ideal for swimming due to high tides; and is home to thousands of turtles.

Distance from Junagadh: 76 km

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5. Tulsi Shyam Springs, Junagadh

Located in the premises of Gir Forest National Park, Tulsi Shyam Springs is a group of three hot sulphur streams alongside a Lord Vishnu Temple. The first is warm, second is slightly hot and the third stream is boiling hot; it is believed to have curative powers. It is believed a dip in the springs can cure one of skin diseases.

Distance from Junagadh: 115 km

6. Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach, Junagadh

Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach is a 6 kms long pristine coastline kissed by the sparkling waters of the Arabian Sea. Situated on the junction of Diu and Gujarat, the beach is dotted with windmills and boasts of soft white sands. The beach is ideal of swimming, water sports and dolphin spotting and is visited by a large number of tourists throughout the year.

Distance from Junagadh: 144 km

7. Surat, Gujarat - Diamond City of India

Known For : Dutch Garden Dumas Beach Hajira Village

Surat, having its name associated with Saurashtra (the good land), is a port city in Gujarat. The second most populated city in the state, Surat is a global diamond cutting centre and a commercial hub of textiles. Known as 'the city of flyovers', it attracts tourists who are interested in the colonial history of the region and the exotic wildlife.

Distance from Junagadh: 542 km

Best Time: October to March

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8. Somnath, Gujarat - The town of the Lord of the Moon

Known For : Somnath Jytorilinga Temple Bhalka Tirth Somnath Beach

Somnath, literally meaning 'lord of the moon' is a pilgrim center and is home to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. It is a town which derives much of its identity from the mythology, religion, and legends that surround it. Primarily a temple town, Somnath is a place where a strong scent of religion and legends lingers around tourism and even daily life. Its spiritual environment is ornamented by the huge number of temples in the area, however, Somnath also offers beaches, museums and other attractions.

Distance from Junagadh: 95 km

Best Time: September to March

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9. Pirotan Island, Bhuj

Pirotan Island spreads over an area of 3 square kilometres and is one of forty-two islands in the marine park area, nestled within the vicinity of the Marine National Park in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat on the western coast. As part of the first marine national park - the Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park, established in 1982, Pirotan Island offers an undisturbed rendezvous with nature in its abode. It is one of the two islands in the area which is normally permitted for tourists and visitors, Narara Island being the other one.

10. Bhavnagar, Gujarat - The Hub of Diamond Industry

Known For : Gaurishankar Lake Nilambag Palace Shopping in Bhavnagar

Located at the southern tip of Gujarat peninsula, Bhavnagar is known as the cultural centre of the state of Gujarat. Literary achievers like Govardhan Tripathi, Kavi Kant, Narsihm Mehta and Ganga Sati have their roots in Bhavnagar. While on one side, you'd see the careless waves of Gulf of Khambat, on the other hand, you can see the busiest port of ocean trading in India.

Distance from Junagadh: 215 km

Best Time: October to January

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11. Wankaner, Gujarat

Situated at the bending point of River Macchu in Gujarat, Wankaner is a princely town known for its royal lineage and heritage monuments. The city gets its name from its location; ‘wanka’ meaning ‘bend’ and ‘ner’ meaning ‘river’. Also known as Jhalawar, the city was originally ruled by Jhala Rajputs. The rulers were known for their patronage of architecture and arts and that clearly reflects in the beautiful monuments and palaces of Wankaner. The quaint town has several bewitching attractions and historical monuments which are open for sightseeing.

Distance from Junagadh: 162 km

12. Porbandar, Gujarat - The birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi

Known For : Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Kirti Mandir, Porbandar Porbandar Bird Sanctuary

The birth place of Mahatma Gandhi, Porbandar is a beautiful beach town with some temples and dams, and is now also a popular trading hub.  The coastal city with a significant event in its history is a tourist destination which modestly offers a number of attractions. Apart from the haveli where Gandhiji was born which has now been converted into a temple, there are a few more temples, dams, reservoirs, serene beaches and wildlife spots as well to add to your experience in Porbandar.

Distance from Junagadh: 104 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

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13. Dwarka, Gujarat - The home of Lord Krishna

Known For : Dwarkadhish Temple Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Bet Dwarka

Located on the western tip of the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat, Dwarka is popularly known as the "home of Lord Krishna". The name Dwarka literally translates to dwar meaning 'door' and ka meaning 'moksha' meaning the ‘door to salvation. And so the aura of the religious town reverberates with spiritual holiness and chants of the devotees seeking moksha. Dwarka boasts of being the only city that is a part of both Char Dham (four principal holy places) and also Sapta Puris (seven holy cities) mentioned in the Hindu religion.

Distance from Junagadh: 207 km

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Known For : Khambhalida Caves Kaba Gandhi no Delo Pradhyuman Zoological Park

Located in the western region of the country, Rajkot is the fourth-largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat. A commercial city with not many sightseeing options, Rajkot should be visited for its sweets, traditional snacks, Navratri celebrations, handicrafts (silverwork, patola weaving, bandhani) and its maze of narrow alleys with distinct cultural character. Located halfway between Ahmedabad and Porbandar, Rajkot is perfect for a one-day trip.

Distance from Junagadh: 102 km

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• 23 Gorgeous Places To Visit In Junagadh And Around It

28 Oct 2021

Gujarat is popular for its culture, history and art and rightly so. However, it’s the cities and towns that make a state special and so is the case with Gujarat. Junagadh is one of those places in India, where you can get to see, historical monuments, temples, beaches, hills, and whatnot and Gujarat is home to it. If you are coming to this place, you will have to plan a long trip for it. This place has something for everyone. Since Gujarat is one of the major states that used to have these important ports for export and import, during British rule, the place speaks about a lot of history of that time. It also has some soulful temples like the Goddess Ambe temple. Apart from that, it has so many places to visit in Junagadh and here is a list of a few of them for you to give this place a chance to mesmerize you.

Top 23 Places To Visit In And Near Junagadh 

Here is a list of all the top places that one can cover in and around Junagadh. All of these places have an experience that is different from one another and hence, all are a must-visit. Check them out! 

13 Best Places to Visit in Junagadh

If you are planning on visiting Junagarh, it is quite natural that you will be looking for famous places to visit here. To help you out, here is a list of the best places to visit in Junagarh for good times.

1. Uperkot Fort

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This is one of the ancient forts which makes it one of the historical places to visit in Junagarh. This fort is near about twenty-three hundred years old. The walls of the fort are as high as twenty meters in some parts of the fort. It is said that once upon a time there was a three hundred feet deep moat in the walls. This moat was once said to be a habitat of crocodiles. It was made to protect the fort. There are two major attractions in the fort. These are the two major attractions are Cairo and Neelam. These were made in Cairo and were brought by Turks in India. The steps, as well as the caves in the fort, are a must-see.

Location: Mullawada, Junagadh, Gujarat 362001 Timings: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry fee: ₹25 per person

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2. Navghan Kuwo And Adi-Kadi Vav

Navghan Kuwo and Adi-kadi Vav are two wells. These wells are very steep and are situated inside the Uperkot fort. The thing that separates these wells from most wells is that normally wells are dug in the ground by removing soul, stones, etc. and then an embankment or outer construction is made but these two wells aren’t dug in the ground. These wells are carved in rocks in the ground which makes them intriguing and which is why these are one of the top places to visit in Junagadh. The wells are carved inside of only one stone. There is a story that a king ordered to dig the wells to find water and the workers carved the stone but not a single trace of water was found.

Location: Uparkot, Gujarat 362001 Timings: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry fee: None

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3. Ashoka Edicts: A Collection Of 14 Commandments

A lot of people must not be knowing what an edict is. An order or a decree that has been passed by an official authority is called an edict. King Ashoka was one of the most famous kings that India had. He had many successful quests after which he realised that the path of violence is the wrong path. After having this realization he renounced his throne and kingdom and went for the virtues of Buddhism. He adopted new traits in his life, such as mediation, kindness, gratitude, etc. and gave up traits such as greed. To spread the message of love and peace he inscribed many edicts. One of these edicts is situated at the foot of the famous Girnar Hills and is one of the spiritual places to visit in Junagadh. During 250 B. C., there were 14 such edicts.

Location: Girnar Hills Timings: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry Fee: ₹5 for Indian Tourists and ₹100 for foreign tourists

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4. Buddhist Caves

To be exact, these are not proper caves. These are rooms that have been carved out in rocks. These caves were used as the headquarters for Buddhist monks. There are many old as well as new caves. The oldest of these caves are known as Khapra Kodia caves. These caves belong to the third and fourth century AD. Amongst all the caves these are the plainest caves. These caves have been carved inside living rocks which makes them unique and special and one of the best places to visit in Junagadh . The majority of the caves are carved were created during the reign of Ashoka. These caves are the earliest settlements for the monks of the area. These caves are one of the major tourist attractions in the area.

Location:  Eastern Junagadh, Gujarat Timings: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry fee: None

5. Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden

Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden is also known as the Junagadh zoo as well as Sakkarbaug zoo or Sakkarbaug and is one of the most popular places to visit in Junagadh with kids. It is spread over a large piece of land. The main attraction of this zoo is the purely bred Asiatic lions. Other animals that can be found in the Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden zoo are antelope, wild boar, blue bull, etc. If you think that you’ll only get to see animals when you go to this zoo but on the contrary, there is also a natural history museum. Along with all these, there is also a veterinary hospital on the premises of the Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden.

Location: Rajkot Highway, Dolatpara, Junagadh, Gujarat 362001 Timings: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Entry fee:

• ₹10 per person for children (above 3 & below 12 years)
• ₹20 per person for adults (12 years & above)
• ₹20 per camera for a Still camera
• ₹100 per camera for the Video camera

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6. Mohabbat Maqbara

Mohabbat Maqbra is an impressive mausoleum in Junagadh which was built between 1851 and 1882. This unique structure is an epitome of architectural excellence which makes it one of the best places to see in Junagadh . The structure of Mohabbat Maqbara is a mix of European, Neo-Gothic and Indo Islamic styles. The dome and towers are built in Islamic style and the huge pillars are made in gothic style. You ought to visit this marvel in Junagadh which attracts a lot of history enthusiasts.

Location: GFG6+V3F, Mullawada, Junagadh, Gujarat 362001 Timings: Open 24 hours Entry fee: None

7. Swami Narayan Mandir

Image Source Located in the heart of the city, Swami Narayan Mandir is one of the most famous tourist places in Junagadh. The construction of this remarkable temple was completed in 1828 and since then it is an eminent Hindu temple in Junagadh. Swami Narayan Mandir has stunning sculptures and 5 spires that add to the beauty of this temple. You must visit this temple during religious festivals to be a part of the rituals that take place.

Location: Jawahar Rd, Shreenath Nagar, Junagadh, Gujarat Timings: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Entry fee: None

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8. Darbar Hall Museum

If you are passionate about getting to know about the history of Junagadh then you ought to visit Darbar Hall Museum. Considered one of the best places to visit in Junagadh for all history buffs, the Darbar Hall museum has a collection of historical records and antiques. There are several rooms that you can visit in this museum-like Weapons Room, Silver Room, Wood Furnishings Room, Coins Room, Glass & Pottery Room, Nawab Portraiture Room, and Howdah & Palanquin Room. To have a detailed look at all the antiques you must visit all these rooms dedicated to different sections.

Location: Nagar Road, Junagadh, Gujarat Timings: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. Entry fee : ₹2

9. Wellington Dam

Image Source Another famous tourist attraction in Junagadh is Wellington Dam which is perfect for a romantic evening. Wellington Dam is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Junagadh for witnessing the sunset. You can take a stroll around the dam or sit and wait until the sun sets. This dam was constructed over the Kalwa river and is set on the foothills of Mountain Girnar. Take your polaroids for capturing that perfect sunset on it!

Location: Start point, Willingdon Dam, Datar Road Timing: Sunrise to sunset Entry Fee: None

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10. Jatashankar Mahadev Mandir

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If you are looking for religious tourist places in Junagadh , then Jatashankar Mahadev Mandir will be an ideal place for you. Jatashankar Mahadev Mandir is a Hindu temple and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. A lot of devotees of Lord Shiva visit this temple from all the cities located near Junagadh. The Shivlinga nestled in this temple has a stream flowing over it and you must witness this marvel of nature. Seek blessings and mediate inside the Jatashankar Mahadev Temple to attain solace and peace.

Location: Junagadh Timings: NA Entry fee: NA

11. Moti Baug

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Gujarat is a remarkable state and Junagadh is an impressive city that is visited by a lot of tourists every year. One of the prime places to see in Junagadh for nature lovers, Moti Baugh is situated in the Junagadh Agricultural University. Moti Baug is home to a pond and several shrubs and plants. If lush green gardens fill you with joy then Moti Baug is an incredible spot that should be on your list. You can relax in the garden or take a stroll around it to calm your inner self and for refreshing your soul and body.

Location: Vanthali Rd, Moti Baug, Junagadh University, Junagadh Timings : NA Entry fee: NA

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12. Jama Masjid

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Known as the Friday Mosque, Jama Masjid is one of the most famous places in Junagadh . Ahmed Shah I, was the founder of Ahemdabad and in 1423 under his rule, Jama Masjid was built in Junagadh. The Friday mosque is a paragon of the impressive architectural style of the 15th century and all history enthusiasts should visit this popular tourist attraction. Take a break from the busy city streets and head to this mosque in Junagadh for a tranquil escape. You can pray or meditate at this spot is normally visited by a few people.

Location: Saragvada, Junagadh, Gujarat Timings: 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Entry fee: Free

13. Datar Hills

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For those who wish to escape the usual hustles of life and find themselves submerged in the refreshing lap of mother nature, there is no dearth of places to see in Junagadh . This destination has a lot to offer to its visitors. One of the best sites in Gujarat , Dataar Hills is famed for being home to the shrine of Jamiyal Shah Datar which is situated at the peak of a mountain. The best and most peculiar thing about this shrine is that it is worshipped by both Hindus and Muslims. Apart from the spirituality that encircles this atmosphere, this spot is also known for exhibiting the finest views of the surroundings that never fails to inspire awe.

Location: Junagadh Tehsil, Gujarat Timing: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry fee: NA

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10 Best Places to Visit Near Junagadh

Here is an intricate list of p laces to visit near Junagadh for a memorable vacation. Keep scrolling down and read along.

14. Girnar Hills

Girnar hills are one of the must-visit and top tourist attractions in Junagadh . These hills are situated just a little outside the main town. These are a cluster of hills. The existence of the hills can be traced back to the Vedas. It is considered a holy place by a lot of people. The existence of these hills can also be found during the MohenJo Daro period. These hills are visited by people of different faiths. Jain pilgrims, as well as Hindu pilgrims, visit here. This natural beauty is situated in the middle of the Gir forest. There are a variety of things that this place has to offer, including treks, prehistoric places, and religious spots.

Location: 5 km from Junagadh Timings: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Entry fee: Free

15. Gir National Park

The speciality of this park is that it is the last remaining habitat of the Asiatic lion. Apart from this, there are multiple things to see and do in this park. A visit to Gir is one of the unique experiences that you will experience in your lifetime. Gir is famous for its single sole purpose of preservation and conservation of lions. These lions were on the verge of extinction due to hunting. Then the Nawab of Junagadh initiated the work of preservation and conservation of these lions. There were an estimated 411 lions in Gir National Park in the year 2010. Apart from lions, you can get to see Leopard, Hyena, Sambar deer, Chinkara and various other animals. So, if you like interacting with wildlife then this is one of the best places to visit in Junagarh.

Location: 78 km from Junagadh Timings: 6:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Entry Fee: ₹75 per person

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16. Sarkeshwar Beach

If you are looking for a place to chill and relax your mind, then this one of the best places in Junagadh is just for you to visit. Hearing the sound of waves sitting on the beach is one of the most soothing experiences that someone can ever have. The shore of the sea is lined up with small and beautiful seashells. The best part about this beach is that it is still safe from the clutches of commercial tourism. There isn’t a crowd of tourists here and you get to spend some lovely time on your own. The water of the Arabian sea has a very unique hue. It has an aquamarine hue. The topography of this place is mostly rocky. The sand consists of shingles, gravels, pebbles along cobblestone dust.

Location: Near Jafrabad Timings: 24 hours Entry fee: NA

17. Jain Temples

In the Girnar region, there is a group of Jain temples. All these Jain temples are similar in a very unique way. They have a very similar architectural style. One of the temples here is a very popular tourist spot and a lot of tourists visit here. It is known as Neminath temple and is one of the most popular places to visit in Junagadh . It was built from 1128 AD to 1159 AD. The speciality of these temples is that it has quadrangle courtyards. Another unique feature of this temple is that the pillars of this wall are engraved with intricate carvings of Jain Tirthankars. The thing that separates this temple from other temples is that the idol of Lord Neminath that is present here is the oldest of all his idols. 

Location: Girnar hills Timings: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p,m, Entry Fee: Adults – ₹10 Kids (3 to 12 years) – ₹5 Camera – ₹10 Video Camera – ₹100

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18. Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach

One of the most beautiful  beaches in Gujarat, Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach is a perfect pick for nature and peace lovers. Its six kilometres coastline with clear and pristine waters is a treat to watch. The beach is situated at the junction point of Diu and Gujarat. If you visit here you’ll get to see a lot of windmills around the beach. Apart from this, another speciality of the beach is that it has white sand. This is a very popular tourist spot and a lot of tourists visit here, making it one of the most popular places to visit in Junagadh. It is perfect if you want to swim or get indulged in any water sport or watch dolphins. You can get amazing views of the Arabian Sea by sitting here on the soft sandy beach.

Location: Naliya Mandvi Timings: 24 hours Entry fee: None

19. Madhavpur Beach

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There are plenty of places to see in Junagadh for those who seek tranquil and serene spots to escape to. One such destination is the beach in Madhavpur. The peaceful surroundings, the calm waters, and the soft sands of this beach makes a family vacation worthwhile. The swaying coconut trees turn out to be the perfect addition to the true beach experience in Gujarat. While one side has deep ocean spread as far as the eye can see, the opposite side is complete with lush green grass and pleasant vegetation that makes one absolutely enjoy the surroundings. One can also observe several thousands of turtles at this beach.

Location: Porbandar – Veraval Highway, Madhavpur, Gujarat Timing: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Entry fee: None

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20. Dattatreya Temple

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Sitting atop the famous and tranquil Girnar Mountain is the Dattatreya Temple that has a perfect blend of tranquility and spirituality encircling the atmosphere. One of the interesting places to see in Junagadh , this temple is dedicated to the holy trinity in the Hindu mythology namely Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh/Shiva. These three Gods are collectively known as Dattareya or Datta. Several hundreds of pilgrims pay a visit to this temple all year long. The main catch is that one needs to cross a little difficult trek in order to reach this destination.

Location: Girnar Hill, Junagadh Timing: Open 24 hours Entry fiee: None

21. Tulsi Shyam Springs

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Just imagine taking a dip in the holy waters that are naturally warm and full of minerals. One of the famous places in Junagadh is the TulsiShyam Springs. These are a group of three streams that flow along the temple of Lord Vishnu and possess the minerals, especially sulphur, in abundance. The temperatures of each stream also differs variedly. While the first one is warm and accessible, the second one is a little hot, and the third one is a stream of boiling hot water. The streams are believed to possess many curative properties that can cure the skin diseases, if one has any.

Location: Tulsishyam, Gujarat 362560 Timing: 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Entry fee: None

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22. Goddess Ambe Temple

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Another one of the famous places in Junagadh is the temple of Goddess Ambe which is also sitting atop the Girnar Hill. This hill is not only an escape for the nature lovers but also a spot where numerous pilgrims visit all year long. Devoted to the Goddess Ambe, this temple is home to a shrine that is mostly visited by the couples who have been newly married. This temple is known for blessing the couples with a healthy, happy, and a prosperous life that they are going to start together. The stunning views of the panoramic landscapes are simply a cherry on top!

Location: Girnar Hill , Junagadh, Gujarat Timing: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Entry fee: None

23. Damodar Kund Water Reserve

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Damodar Kund Water Reserve might not be among the famous places in Junagadh , but it is certainly a spot to visit for those who wish to get off the beaten path. Sitting on the foothills of the famous and much-talked Girnar Mountain, Damodar Water Reserve is tagged as holy by virtue of the several myths and legends that have been attached to this spot over the course of time. The ghat at this Reserve is actually used to cremate corpses of Hindu religion and the water in this Reserve is considered to have the properties that are needed to dissolve bones. There are numerous temples that one can find at this spot and be a part of one of the many poojas!

Location: Junagadh, Gujarat Timing: Sunrise to sunset Entry Fee: None

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Best Time to Visit Junagadh

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The winter months from October to January are the best months to visit Junagadh. During this time, the weather is ideal for sightseeing. Monsoons are also a good time to visit, although heavy rainfall might ruin your plans. The summers are the least advisable time due to the scorching heat of the sun. 

So, these are some of the best places to visit in Junagadh. You just can not afford to miss these if you are visiting Junagadh. Commuting and traveling is not a problem in Junagadh and you must consider it as your next trip option. Plan a trip to Gujarat and check out this wonder.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Places to Visit in Junagadh

What is famous about Junagadh?

Junagadh is one of the prominent cities of Gujarat. It is a very special place as you can see almost every natural thing here. It has hills, beaches, forests, and every other thing. Apart from that, it has temples, historical monuments, worship places, and more. The most important thing for which this place is popular is the Gir National park.

What is the famous food of Junagadh?

You will find majorly Gujarati cuisine in Junagadh. Some of the must-try foods include Dhokla, Thepala, Khandvi, Ghevar, Khakra, Basundi, Gol-Gappe, Dahi Vada, and Aloo Puri as well.

Can I visit Junagadh during the current Covid situation?

Yes, Junagadh is one of the safest places to visit during the current Covid situation. However, you need to follow all the covid protocols like wearing a mask when in public, maintaining required social distance, and sanitizing hands at certain intervals. Also, make sure to check the Covid update of the destination you’re planning to visit.

Which are the best places to visit in Junagadh?

Some of the best attractions you can visit here include Uperkot Fort, Navghan Kuwo And Adi-Kadi Vav, Ashoka Edicts, Buddhist Caves, Jantar Mantar, Moti Baug, Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden, Mohabbat Maqbara, Swami Narayan Mandir, Darbar Hall Museum, and Wellington Dam.

What is the mode of transportation in Junagadh?

The mode of transportation in Junagadh is usual, like any other Indian city. You can either explore different places by rickshaw or can hire a taxi for it. Buses are also there for your convenience.

Are there sites for Hindu pilgrimage in Junagadh?

Yes, there are a lot of Hindu temples in Junagadh. Two of the most popular ones are Swami Narayan Mandir and Maa Ambe Mandir. Apart from that, it has a Tulsi Shyam spring. This spring is located on the premises of Gim National park. There are three small streams and a temple of Lord Vishnu. It is said that if you dip your body part in these streams, then your skin disease could be cured.

Is there any other wildlife reserve in Junagadh apart from Gir national park?

Yes, there are other wildlife reserves other than Gir National park. One of them is Sakkarbaug Zoological Gardens. This is not as popular as the Gir, but people go for this

Do we need a guide for visiting various places in Junagadh?

While visiting the temples, hills and mountains, you won’t need any guide, as the local people will tell you all the important things related to them. However, if you are visiting any historical place, then you may need a guide. The same applies to the Gir national forest.

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Published By: Jignesh Gohel on August 7, 2022

There is a large variety of tourist attractions in Gujarat . The Gujarat state is deeply rooted in its history and culture, which is reflected in all its cities and villages. We have coved some major tourist places near Junagadh city. Right from hills to beaches, Junagadh has something for every tourist. Locals can explore temples, historical monuments, hills, beaches, and many other popular attractions near the Junagadh area.

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Best Tourist Places Near Junagadh City

Junagadh is a very ancient and pilgrimage city. Below listed are some of the top Junagadh tourist places.

A popular fort, Uparkot is one of the most popular historical spots in Junagadh. This Uparkot fort has tall walls with moats that were once considered to be the habitat of crocodiles to protect the fort. The fort has many attractions inside it which are huge crowd pullers.

• Attractions – The fort caves and steps, Navghan Kuwo (well)
• Distance from Junagadh– 76 km

Best time to visit – July to March

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2. Girnar Hill

This is one of the top attractions near Junagadh and is visited by many tourists across the year. Girnar hill can be traced back thousands of years and it is also considered to be a holy place. It is visited by both Hindus and Jains and is a revered attraction among tourists. The hills are situated in the midst of Gir forests and have many activities to offer.

• Attractions and activities –Prehistoric remains of the fort, trekking points, and religious spots
• Distance from Junagadh –5 km

Best time to visit–Aug to March

3. Navghan Kuvo

These are two steep wells located inside the Uparkot Fort. The wells are completely carved in rocks and are visited by many tourists who visit the fort. Legend has it that the wells were carved through a single tone on the order of the king to trace water

• Attractions – Adi-Kadi Vav
• Distance from Junagadh – 1 km from the center of the city

Best time to visit – September to March

4. Gir National Park

A highlight of the region, the Gir forests are a major habitat of the Asiatic lion. The experience of visiting the Gir forest national park will be a unique one and you can experience many more animal species here. The Nawab of Junagadh had initiated the conservation of lions here and since then the forests have seen a steady increase in the number of lions

• Attractions – Asiatic lion, Leopard, Chinkara, Hyena, Sambar Deer
• Distance from Junagadh – 78 km

Best time to visit – October to March

5. Edicts of Ashoka

An edict is a decree passed by the official authority. The edict passed by King Ashoka was to leave the path of violence. He had renounced his throne to adopt Buddhism. Ashoka’s rock edicts inscribe the traits of Buddhism and this place is visited by many spiritual people.

• Attractions – Major rock edicts, Dhauli, Ashokan Edicts
• Distance from Junagadh – 4 km from city Junction

Best time to visit – November to February

6. Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach

Mandvi beach is situated on coastline of Gujarat state. This beach is one of the best attraction among other places of Gujarat. In addition, it also famous for its culture and tourist like to visit to see such beautiful places.

• Distance from Junagadh – 145 km from city Junction

7. Buddhist Caves

These caves are where the headquarters for the Buddhist monks were. Many caves belong to the third century AD. Many of the caves were created under King Ashoka. They were placed to reside for the monks of the region.

• Attractions – Khapra Kodia caves
• Distance from Junagadh – 2 km from the center of the city

Best time to visit– November to May

8. Sarkeshwar Beach

The best place near Junagadh if you wish to relax is the Sarkeshwar beach. It is a soothing beach lined with seashells. The beach is calm and crowd-free and gives a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea. The beach is rocky and the sand here is full of pebbles, gravels, and cobblestone dust.

• Attractions – Waterside activities
• Distance from Junagadh – 157 km

Best time to visit- October to March

9. Sakkarbaug Zoo

This Zoological Garden is among the popular places in Junagadhand is a top spot among kids. The highlight of the zoo is the purely bred Asiatic lions. It also has a natural history museum and a veterinary hospital.

• Attractions -Asiatic Lions, Antelope, Wild Boar, Blue Bull
• Distance from Junagadh – 3 km from city center

Best time to visit – All round the year

10. Jain Temples

This group of fascinating temples in the Girnar region have similar architecture. These temples have quadrangle courtyards and its pillars are engraved with the carvings of Jain Tirthankars . Many monks visit here to attain moksha.

• Attractions – Neminath temple
• Distance from Junagadh – 2 km from city center

Best time to visit– October to March

11. Madhavpur Beach

One of the most serene and peaceful places to see near Junagadh is Madhavpur Beach . It is extremely peaceful and is worth a family vacation. The beach is lined by coconut trees and pleasant vegetation. It has calm waters that make it worth a visit with the family.

• Attractions–The turtles on the beach
• Distance from Junagadh – 90 km

12. Tulsi Shyam Temple

These are the natural springs near Junagadh that are popular among tourists. The holy water of the Tulsi Shyam Springs is known to have minerals like sulphur. There is a group of three streams with varied temperatures and these possess curative properties.

• Distance from Junagadh – 115 km

Best time to visit – November to March

13. Somnath: Among the Most Visited Places Near Junagadh

One of the most popular religious sites, Somnath temple is popular as it houses a Jyotirlinga revered by the Hindus. Another attraction of the city is Somnath Beach which has violent waves but provides a great experience of being close to nature. The Saurashtra cuisine is another highlight in Somnath.

• Attractions – Mahadev Temple, Somnath Beach, Sun Temple, BhalkaTirtha, Buddhist Sana Caves, Mai Puri Masjid, Veraval
• Distance from Junagadh – 94 km

Best time to visit – October to February

This is an ancient city located on the western tip of the Saurashtra peninsula. It is also called Dev-bhoomi as it was part of the ancient kingdom of Krishna. The city has a lot of religious significance and it attracts thousands of pilgrims throughout the year. Dwarka has a beachside and seashores are an added tourist attraction. The city was revealed through excavations and it was completely underwater once.

• Attractions – Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Seashore, beach side
• Distance from Junagadh – 208 km

Best time to visit– August to February

15. Dataar Hill: Among the Most Amazing Junagadh Tourist Places

This is a holy site opposite the Girnar Hills. It is a popular pilgrimage in Gujarat. Dataar Hills are among the five principal peaks of Mount Girnar. It is also called Guru Dattatray and also has the shrine of Jamiyal Shah Dataar. The Wellington Dam, built over the Kalwa River is another attraction here. It is extremely scenic during monsoons.

• Attractions – Dattatray Temple, Tomb and shrine of Jamiyal Shah Dataar, Koyala Vajir Temple, and Digambar Jain Bhagwan Neminath Temple
• Distance from Junagadh – 8 km from city center

Best time to visit – October to March

16. Diu: Among the Beautiful Places to Visit in Gujarat

One of the most beautiful islands that is located in the Veraval Port, Diu is one of the best attractions of the Kathiyawar region. Diu is one of the popular tourist places and has many natural beaches, museums, and many other attractions. Places to visit in Diu are perfect places for recreation and sightseeing.

• Attractions – Ghogla Beach, St Paul’s Cathedral, Fortress of Panikotha, Diu Museum, Bird Sanctuary
• Distance from Junagadh – 140 km

17. Mohabbat Maqbara

Mohabbat Maqbara is one of the famous places in Junagadh. It is a beautiful monument that was built in 1678 by the ruler of Aurangabad, Abdulrahman Adil Shah. The tomb is adorned with intricate carvings and paintings and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India. Visitors can also explore the surrounding gardens, which feature a variety of plant life. Whether you are interested to know about ancient history or looking for a peaceful place to relax, Mohabbat Maqbara is definitely worth a visit.

• Attractions: A wonderful blend of Indo-Islamic architecture coupled with the Gothic art form in Mohabbat Maqbara is truly pleasing to the eyes. You can also visit Jami Masjid and Vazir’s Maqbara nearby.
• Distance from Junagadh: 1.5 km

Best time to visit: November to February

18. Swami Narayan Mandir

Swami Narayan Mandir is a Hindu temple, built in 1822. The temple is made of sandstone and marble, and its architecture is based on the traditional Indian style. The temple is also surrounded by a garden with fountains, and it has a museum that displays paintings and sculptures.

Visitors to Swami Narayan Mandir can learn about the history of the temple, see the beautiful architecture, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

• Attraction: Visitors can enjoy the morning and evening aarti in the mandir. There is also a sound and light laser show, narrating mythological stories, that can be enjoyed by tourists of all ages.
• Distance from Junagadh: 4 km

Best time to visit: October to March

19. Darbar Hall Museum

Darbar Hall Museum is a great place to learn about the history of Gujarat. The museum has a rich collection of artifacts that date back to the Mughal period. Visitors can also see how the Gujarati culture has evolved over the years. The museum is open every day from 9 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 5:15 pm. Admission is free for all visitors.

• Attraction: The museum includes an amazing collection of 19th-century paintings, weapons, textiles, costumes, and other artifacts. 
• Distance from Junagadh: 1 km

20. Damodar Kund

If you’re looking for a breathtaking place to visit near Junagadh, Damodar Kund is definitely worth checking out. Situated at the foothills of Girnar Hill, this beautiful lake is surrounded by soaring mountains and lush greenery. It’s also a popular spot for pilgrims, as it’s said to be the place where Lord Shiva drank the poison that was churned up from the ocean. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful place to relax or simply want to take in the stunning scenery, Damodar Kund is definitely worth a visit.

• Attraction: The temples on the lakeside are worth paying a visit. There are two reservoirs nearby the lake where you can take a dip. You can enjoy trekking while being here and enjoy the majestic view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and other high mountains. You can also attend a fair, organized on Amavasya day of Bhadarva month nearby the lake.
• Distance from Junagadh: 3.8 km

Best time to visit: March to October

21. Sarkeshwar Beach

Sarkeshwar Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches near Junagadh. It is known for its cleanliness and serenity. The water of the Arabian sea here is crystal clear and of an aquamarine hue.

The sound of crashing waves soothes your mind. Sitting on the beach can be the best way to chill and relax. Sarkeshwar Beach is a must-visit for all tourists visiting Gujarat.

• Attraction: Have a walk on the beach and enjoy sunrise or sunset. You can enjoy sunbathing on the beach and water sports as well. And as the beach is less crowded and peaceful, you can have a relaxed evening sitting on the beach.
• Distance from Junagadh: 156.7 km

Best time to visit: Winter

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Uparkot, Navghan Kuvo, Gir National Park, Somnath, and Girnar Hill are best attractions near Junagadh.

Yes, there is a ropeway in Girnar. It is Asia’s second longest ropeway after gentind Highland Melesiya.

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32. Parshwanath Temple

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34. Satadhar

35. Patan Gate

36. Khapra Kodiya Caves

37. Majevadi Gate

38. Mujkund Caves

39. DHA Memorial House

40. Uperkot Caves

41. Sardar Patel Darwaja

42. ayurvedic museum.

43. Swami Vivekananda Vinay Mandir

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Junagadh, the former capital of the princely state of the same name, is a city steeped in artistic heritage, as seen by the many works of enormous talent found here. It is home to some of the world's most beautiful and well-known forts and palaces. The city's food culture is a striking reflection of royal dishes offered in modern style and comforts at a wide variety of restaurants and cafés, making it a refuge for gastronomic discovery and a must-visit destination for any trip to Gujarat. In addition to the historical sites, local markets are a must-see in Junagadh.

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Uperkot Fort

Ancient fort with a stunning design.

3 to 4 hours

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Sprawling park with a pond

Jatashankar Mahadev Temple

Peaceful place of worship.

1 to 2 hours

Darbar Hall Museum

Home to incredible artefacts.

2 to 3 hours

Ambe Mata Temple

Sacred shrine for hindus.

Sakkarbaug Zoological Gardens

Home to asian lions.

Girnar Hill

Natural tourist attraction.

Neminath Temple

Revered hindu shrine.

Sarkeshwar Beach

Scenic beach with pleasant views.

Khapara Kodia Caves

Caves with remarkable history.

Edicts of Ashoka

Historical tourist attraction.

Adi-kadi Vav and the Navghan Kuwo

Incredibly designed stepwells.

Mahabat Maqbara Near Junagadh

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Modhera Dance Festival Third Week of January

Chitra Vichitra Fair First Week of April

Mohrram July

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Shamlaji Fair First Week of November

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The best shopping places in Junagadh are Shree Pramukh Jewellers, Bhindi Jewellers and Junagadh Fort Market. You will have an amazing time exploring and finding unique things to buy at these shopping hotspots in Junagadh and will definitely come back home with a bag full of lovely artifacts and experiences.

What are the best places to visit in Junagadh?

The most loved attractions in Junagadh are Uperkot Fort, Moti Baug and Jatashankar Mahadev Temple.

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If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on Uperkot Fort, Moti Baug, and Jatashankar Mahadev Temple when you are in Junagadh to make a funfilled vacay.

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Discover the enchanting charm of Junagadh- a city rich in history and natural beauty. Nestled in the heart of Gujarat, India, Junagadh offers a delightful mix of ancient architecture, serene temples, and breathtaking landscapes. From the majestic Uparkot Fort to the holy Girnar mountain, each attraction holds a unique tale. Junagadh welcomes you with open arms, promising an unforgettable journey through time and nature.

Here is the List of 10 Best Places to Visit in Junagadh

1. uparkot fort, 2. mahabat maqbara palace, 3. girnar hill, 4. adi kadi vav & navghan kuvo, 5. gir national park, 6. shree swaminarayan temple, junagadh, 7. junagadh museum, 8. willingdon dam.

9. Edicts of Ashoka

10. Sakkarbaug Zoological Park

Uparkot Fort in Pavagadh is an ancient stronghold located in Junagadh city of Gujarat state, India. It’s a historical site with a long history. The fort stands at the top of the hill, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. It is known for its impressive architecture and defensive features. Many temples and monuments are found within the fort, making it a significant religious and cultural centre. Tourists visit Uparkot Fort to explore its rich heritage and learn about its past. The fort is an important reminder of the region’s ancient civilizations and their contributions. It’s a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and those seeking a glimpse into India’s fascinating past.

• Best Time to Visit Uparkot Fort: November to February.
• Uparkot Fort Temperature: 26°C.
• Uparkot Fort Entry Fees: INR 5 for Indians and INR 50 for foreigners.
• Uparkot Fort Timing: 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM.

How to Reach Uparkot Fort

• Nearest Railway Station: Junagadh Railway Station- (2 km).
• Nearest Airport:  Keshod Airport- (40 km).
• Nearest Bus Stop:  Junagadh Bus Stop.

Mahabat Maqbara Palace Pavagadh is a beautiful historic building in Gujarat state of India. It is a palace and mausoleum located in the town of Champaner, Gujarat. The palace was built in the 19th century as a tribute to Nawab Mahabat Khan II. Its architecture combines Indian and Islamic styles, making it a unique and impressive structure. The palace is adorned with intricate carvings and beautiful designs. Visitors can explore the elegant halls and serene gardens surrounding the palace. It is a popular tourist attraction and a reminder of India’s rich cultural heritage.

• Best Time to Visit Mahabat Maqbara Palace: November to February.
• Mahabat Maqbara Palace Temperature: 18-28°C.
• Mahabat Maqbara Palace Entry Fees: INR 10 for Indians and INR for foreigners.
• Mahabat Maqbara Palace Timing : Open 24 hours.

How to Reach Mahabat Maqbara Palace

• Nearest Railway Station: Junagad Junction- (1 km).
• Nearest Bus Stop:  Junagadh Bus Stand.

Girnar Hill is a famous mountain in India. It’s located in Junagadh city in the state of Gujarat. People consider it a sacred place for both Hindus and Jains. At the top, there are temples and shrines dedicated to various gods. To reach the peak, visitors must climb 5,000 steps. The hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area. It has historical significance and attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over. Girnar Hill is a symbol of spirituality and natural beauty.

• Best Time to Visit Girnar Hill: October to March.
• Girnar Hill Temperature: 18-25°C.
• Girnar Hill Entry Fees: No entry fees.
• Girnar Hill Timing: Open 24 hours.

How to Reach Girnar Hill

• Nearest Railway Station: Junagad Junction- (10 km).
• Nearest Airport:  Keshod Airport- (55 km).

       1. Adi Kadi Vav

2. Navghan Kuvo

“Adi Kadi Vav & Navghan Kuvo” are ancient stepwells located in Junagadh city in Gujarat, India. Stepwells are architectural structures used to access groundwater. Adi Kadi Vav was built around 1063 AD, while Navghan Kuvo was built around 1022 AD. They have intricate carvings, columns, and steps. People used them to fetch water and seek relief from the heat. These stepwells showcase the skilled craftsmanship of the time. They are significant historical sites and attract visitors interested in Indian heritage and architecture.

• Best Time to Visit Adi Kadi Vav & Navghan Kuvo: November to February.
• Junagadh Temperature: 20-28°C.
• Adi Kadi Vav & Navghan Kuvo Entry Fees: No entry fees.
• Adi Kadi Vav & Navghan Kuvo Timing : 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

How to Reach Adi Kadi Vav & Navghan Kuvo

• Nearest Railway Station: Junagad Railway Station- (1 km).
• Nearest Airport:  Kesho Airport- (40 km).
• Nearest Bus Stop: Junagadh Bus Stand.

Gir National Park is located near Junagadh city of Gujarat state in India, it’s special because it’s the home of rare Asiatic lions. It’s a protected area, so the lions can live safely. The park has forests, grasslands, and hills, which provide a good habitat for wildlife. Tourists visit to see lions, leopards, and many other animals like deer and monkeys. The park helps in conserving endangered species and supports eco-tourism. It’s important to preserve this natural treasure for future generations. The distance from Somnath to Gir National Park is around 57 km.

• Best Time to Visit Gir National Park: December to March.
• Gir National Park Temperature: 20-28°C.
• Gir National Park Entry Fees: INR 80 for Indians and INR 800 for foreigners.
• Gir National Park Timing: 06:00 AM to 05:00 PM.

How to Reach Gir National Park

• Nearest Railway Station: Veraval Railway Station- (72 km).
• Nearest Airport:  Keshod Airport- (60 km).
• Nearest Bus Stop:  Sasan Gir Bus Stand.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple Pavagadh is a religious place in India. It’s dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, a Hindu deity. Located in Pavagadh, Gujarat, the temple is revered by many devotees. It’s known for its beautiful architecture and spiritual ambiance. People visit to seek blessings and find peace. The temple hosts various festivals and events. It’s a significant pilgrimage site in the region, attracting visitors from far and wide. Overall, Shree Swaminarayan Temple Pavagadh holds cultural and religious importance for followers of the faith.

• Best Time to Visit Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Junagadh: July to September.
• Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Junagadh Temperature: 18-28°C.
• Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Junagadh TemperatureEntry Fees: No entry fees.
• Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Junagadh Timing: 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM.

How to Reach Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Junagadh

• Nearest Railway Station: Junagadh Railway Station- (4 km).

Junagadh Museum is a special place in Junagadh of Gujarat state in India. It holds ancient things that tell stories of the past. Visitors can see old coins, sculptures, and historic artefacts. The museum teaches about the region’s history and culture. People can learn and enjoy by visiting this wonderful museum. It’s a great spot for those who love history and want to explore the heritage of Junagadh.

• Best Time to Visit Junagadh Museum: October to March.
• Junagadh Museum Temperature: 18-28°C.
• Junagadh Museum Entry Fees: INR 5 for Indians and INR 50 for foreigners.
• Junagadh Museum Timing: 10:00 AM to 01:15 PM & 02:45 PM to 06:00 PM (closed on Wednesdays, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, and public holidays).

How to Reach Junagadh Museum

• Nearest Railway Station: Junagadh Junction- (2 km).

The Willingdon Dam in Junagadh is a large structure built to store water. It is located in Gujarat, India. The dam helps in supplying water for various purposes, like irrigation and drinking. Its construction began during the time of the British Raj. The dam is named after the former Governor of Bombay, Lord Willingdon. It plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting local agriculture. Visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of the dam and its surroundings.

• Best Time to Visit Willingdon Dam: July to October.
• Willingdon Dam Temperature: 20-27°C.
• Willingdon Dam Entry Fees: No entry fees.
• Willingdon Dam Timing: Open 24 hours.

How to Reach Willingdon Dam

• Nearest Airport:  Keshod Airport- (45 km).

9. Edicts of Ashoka, Junagadh

The “Edicts of Ashoka Junagadh” are ancient inscriptions carved by Emperor Ashoka on a rock in Junagadh, India. They are around 2,300 years old. These inscriptions talk about Ashoka’s beliefs in non-violence, kindness, and religious tolerance. Ashoka wanted people to live peacefully and treat others with respect. The edicts also mention the welfare of people and animals. The inscriptions show Ashoka’s efforts to spread his moral teachings across his empire. Today, they provide valuable insights into the history and values of ancient India. Entry fees for Edicts of Ashoka are.

• Best Time to Visit Edicts of Ashoka: October to March.
• Edicts of Ashoka Temperature: 22-28 °C.
• Edicts of Ashoka Entry Fees: INR 25 for Indians and INR 250 for Foreigners.
• Edicts of Ashoka Timing: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

How to Reach Edicts of Ashoka

Sakkarbaug Zoological Park is a zoo in Junagadh, India. It is home to various animals like lions, tigers, and elephants. The park aims to conserve and protect endangered species. Visitors can learn about wildlife and nature. It offers a chance to see animals up close. The zoo provides a fun and educational experience for families and tourists. Its beautiful surroundings make it a popular attraction. Remember to treat the animals with respect and follow the park’s guidelines.

• Best Time to Visit Sakkarbaug Zoological Park: October to March.
• Sakkarbaug Zoological Park Temperature: 22-28°C.
• Sakkarbaug Zoological Park Entry Fees: INR 20 for Indians and INR 200 for foreigners.
• Sakkarbaug Zoological Park Timing: 09:00 AM to 12:15 PM and 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM (Thursday to Tuesday)

How to Reach Sakkarbaug Zoological Park

• Nearest Railway Station: Junagadh Junction- (42 km).
• Nearest Airport: Rajkot Airport- (100 km).

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Q1. What is the famous of Junagadh?

Ans: G rand palaces, forts, and cave temples.

Q2. What food is Junagadh famous for?

Ans: Gujarati desserts and fast food like Theplas, Dhoklas, Khandvi, Ghevar, and Basundi.

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Ans: All Mentioned places are must-visit places in Junagadh.

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10 Best Places to Visit in Junagadh, Gujarat

The vast land of India is adorned with countless destinations that tell stories of millennia. Junagadh , a city in Gujarat, is one such hidden gem that seamlessly weaves history, culture, and natural beauty together.

If you’re considering an exploration that transcends time, look no further. Here’s my handpicked list of 10 places in Junagadh that you absolutely cannot miss.

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Junagadh: A Time Machine in Gujarat – The 10 Must-Visit Places

1. uperkot fort: the sentinel of time.

Stepping into Uperkot Fort is akin to walking back in time. Dating back to 319 BC, its walls have seen dynasties rise and fall. With its deep moat, intricate tunnels, and vast interiors, the fort narrates tales of valour and strategy.

The Jama Masjid within the fort is a testament to the brilliant blend of Gothic and Islamic architecture, a must-see for every history enthusiast.

2. Junagadh Buddhist Caves: Echoes of Serenity

Often overshadowed by the more popular Ajanta and Ellora caves, the Buddhist Caves of Junagadh are no less mesmerizing.

These rock-cut monastic quarters date back to the 2nd-3rd century AD, echoing a time when Buddhism flourished in this region. The ornate carvings and inscriptions provide a serene and profound peek into the lives of ancient monks.

3. Girnar Hills: A Spiritual Sojourn

Beyond the raw natural beauty, Girnar is a place of deep spiritual significance. A long climb of 10,000 steps takes you to a series of temples dedicated to different deities.

The Jain temples, in particular, boast of exceptional architecture. Reaching the peak during sunrise paints a panorama that will be etched in your memory forever.

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4. Mahabat Maqbara: An Architectural Marvel

Standing as a silent witness to the erstwhile Nawabs of Junagadh, the Mahabat Maqbara is a spellbinding fusion of Gothic columns, intricate silver doors, winding staircases, and Islamic arches.

The mausoleum’s unique design and the surrounding structures exude an old-world charm, making it an essential stop in your journey.

5. Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden: A Walk on the Wild Side

Established in 1863, Sakkarbaug Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in India. It not only offers a rich array of wildlife, including the endangered Asiatic lion but also stands as a testimony to Junagadh’s commitment to conservation.

The manicured gardens and well-kept enclosures make it a delightful place for both children and adults.

6. Damodar Kund: The Oasis of Tranquility

Every city has that one spot where locals and travelers find solace. In Junagadh, it’s the Damodar Kund. This sacred tank is not just a place of religious significance, but it’s also an oasis where one can sit back and immerse oneself in tranquility. During festivals, it transforms into a bustling venue, offering a vibrant slice of local culture.

7. Ashoka’s Rock Edicts: Whispers of the Great Emperor

To truly understand Junagadh’s historical weight, one must visit the Rock Edicts of Ashoka. These inscriptions, penned in Brahmi script, throw light on the principles and doctrines of Emperor Ashoka, providing a glimpse of India’s storied past. Standing before these edicts, one cannot help but feel a profound connection to the timeline of humanity.

8. Narsinh Mehta Lake: The Melody of Nature

Named after the revered poet-saint Narsinh Mehta, this lake is Junagadh’s rendition of serenity. A paradise for bird watchers, the lake’s surroundings come alive with the melody of various birds, especially during the early morning and evening. The gentle ripples, coupled with the setting sun, create a poetic imagery that would captivate any traveler.

9. Darbar Hall Museum: A Glimpse of Royalty

This museum, housed within the former royal residence, offers a captivating journey through Junagadh’s regal past.

From ornate palanquins to intricate tapestries, the artifacts here exude opulence. The silver chains, chandeliers, and thrones whisper tales of the grandeur and luxury of a bygone era.

10. Mujkund Caves: Chronicles of a Mystic

A little off the beaten path, the Mujkund Caves are a series of ancient caves linked with the legend of Lord Krishna. Locals believe that Krishna took refuge here during his battles. The tranquility, combined with the spiritual aura, makes this a unique spot for introspection and connection.

How to Reach Junagadh: Your Gateway to History and Culture

• Nearest Airport: The nearest airport to Junagadh is Keshod Airport, which is around 40 kilometers away. It caters to domestic flights primarily from major cities like Mumbai .
• Transit to Junagadh: Once you land at Keshod, you can hire a cab or take a local bus to reach Junagadh. The drive typically takes around an hour.
• Junagadh Junction: Junagadh boasts its own railway station, which is well-connected to major cities in Gujarat and other parts of India. Regular trains from Ahmedabad , Rajkot , Mumbai, and other cities frequently ply to and fro.
• From the Station: Junagadh Junction is centrally located, and from there, you can easily find auto-rickshaws, cabs, or cycle rickshaws to take you to any part of the city or directly to your hotel.
• Bus Services: Junagadh is well-integrated into the state’s bus network. Both private and government-run buses (GSRTC – Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation) operate regular services connecting Junagadh with cities like Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara .
• From Ahmedabad: Via NH47 – approximately 320 kilometers.
• From Rajkot: Via NH27 – approximately 100 kilometers.
• From Surat: Via NH48 – approximately 450 kilometers.

While not a conventional mode for tourists, Junagadh is close to the port city of Veraval, which is approximately 60 kilometers away. This can be an alternative if you’re in the region and wish to combine your travels with other coastal destinations.

Tips for Travelers:

• Booking in Advance: When planning a trip by air, train, or bus, it’s advisable to secure your reservations ahead of time, particularly if you’re traveling during popular tourist times or festive seasons.
• Local Transport: Junagadh is a city with rich heritage sites, some of which might be located on narrow lanes. Opt for smaller vehicles or rickshaws when exploring these parts for convenience.
• Stay Updated: Before planning your journey, especially by road, check for any route updates or roadwork that might affect your travel time.
• Travel Light: The essence of Junagadh is in its exploration. If possible, pack light so that you can move around comfortably.

In Conclusion:

Junagadh, a mosaic of experiences, is a journey you must undertake. Its palimpsest of history, spirituality, and natural beauty offers something for every kind of traveler. Whether you’re a history buff, a spiritual seeker, or someone looking for tranquil moments amidst nature, Junagadh beckons you with open arms. Dive deep into its tapestry, and you’ll emerge enriched with memories that will last a lifetime.

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Located in the foothills of Girnar hills, Junagadh is the most inspiring and beautiful city in Gujarat. The name Junagadh literally means to ‘Old City’ and it has a rich historical past. Famously known as the city of Nawabs which belonging to the Pashtun clan in Afghanistan.

Further, the beautiful city dotted with caves, temples, forts, stepwells and tanks that dates back to 2nd century AD. Apart from that, it is one of the most preferred tourist’s destinations in Gujarat for the wildlife enthusiast. So here is the list of some best tourist places to visit in Junagadh that makes your holiday vacation memorable.

Best Time To Visit: October to March is the ideal time to visit Junagadh due to the comfortable climate condition. Further, between these months one can also get the best experience of sightseeing in Junagadh. Away from that, summer and monsoon season remains hot and humid that may ruin your holiday vacation.

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Gir National Park

Gir National Park is famously known for its Asiatic Lions which are only a few left in India. According to an official count in 2010 there were about 411 Lions. Apart from that, it is also home to a wide range of fauna including 38 species of mammals, over 300 species of birds and about 37 species of reptiles. Established in the year 1965, the park spread an area of 1412 sq km, hence it also considered as one of the largest national parks in India. Some other popular wildlife species that you can spot here like Indian leopard, Nilgai, Jungle cats, chausingha, spotted deer, hyena, sambar deer and chinkara.

As the park has a vast expanse of dense forest, hence it is an ideal location for trekking trails. One can also take a jeep safari here to explore its rich variety of flora and fauna. So one of the best tourist places to visit in Junagadh for the wildlife enthusiast that attracts lots of travellers all around the year.

Things to Do At Gir National Park – Trekking, Wildlife Photography, Jeep Safari and Spot Asiatic Lions

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Girnar Hills

Girnar Hill is a combination of five hills that traced back to the time of Vedas. The location also has the highest point in Gujarat known as Gorakhnath peak which is perched at an altitude of 3670 feet above sea level. Further, it is also considered to be a religious place where you can find various Jain and Hindu temples. Located in the midst of the Gir Forest, it is a nature lover paradise too as the whole area surrounded by majestic natural beauty. Besides that, it is an ideal place for trekking, hence it attracts lots of adventure seeker in this region. Don’t forget to witness a famous fair that held here during the Kartika Purnima in the month of November-December. So a must visit tourist attraction in Junagadh from everyone points of view.

Junagadh Fort

Found at the hills of the Girnar range, this fort lies in the middle of the city of Junagadh. It is a living proof of tales of joy and sorrow. There are 14 rock edicts here that are written in Sanskrit by the Scythian ruler of Malwa. The Khapra Kodia caves are found in the north of the fort and the Baba Pyare in the south. The Saraostos by Indo-Scythian kings had a great influence in the Junagadh history. When it was annexed to the Delhi Sultanate, it was renovated with the Mughal architectural expertise. The history of this fort is therefore an interesting tale of succession.

Uperkot Fort

Uparkot Fort is a famous historical monument which was built around 2300 years ago by Chandragupta. Due to its historical importance, it is one of the best places to visit in Junagadh for all history buffs. The fort also comprises relics from a different stage of history including Hindu, Muslim and Islam influence. Further, the fort has three entrances that are connected through walls and hence it depicts architectural brilliance of that time. One can also find a Buddhist cave, step well, a tomb and a mosque within the fort complex. There is also a 300 feet deep moat inside the walls of the fort, which was once inhabited by crocodiles to protect the fort.

Things To Do At Uperkot Fort – Photography, Explore rich past of Junagadh, Visit Buddhist cave and mosque

Buddhist Caves

This is an important part of the rock sculptures in Junagadh. It is found in three layers. This is located on the region which is found while we come from Jama Masjid. The floor on the lowest is composed of a huge area which is the hall. One can see the sky from here. The pillars with unique designs and the pillars make this place exquisite. The pillars have beautiful carvings.

Mahabat Maqbara

Famous for its unique architectural style, Mahabat Maqbara is a popular tourist attraction in Junagadh for the mausoleum. The construction of this site started in the year 1878 by Mahabat Khanji and later completed in the year 1892 by the successor king of Bahadur Kanji. Further, the monument is a fine example of Indo-Islamic and Gothic style of architecture. With designed arches, elaborate stone carvings on the walls and windows and silver-decorated portals, it is a perfect fusion of art and culture.

Things To Do At Mohabbat Maqbara – See architectural brilliance of Indo-Islamic and Gothic style of architecture

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Damodar Kund

Situated on the foothills of Girnar Mountain, Damodar Kund is a holy water reservoir and one of the most popular pilgrimage centres in Junagadh. It is used to cremate dead bodies and the water is believed to have properties to dissolve bones. Further, the water body has many mythological stories that make it a very sacred site. The site also surrounded by famous Jain temples that increases the religious value of this place. Overall a famous spiritual tourist destination in Junagadh that every tourist has to visit at least once.

Things To Do At Damodar Kund – Take a bath in the holy water, Explore nearby temples and Get some spirituality and peace

Darbar Hall Museum

If you want to explore the royal past of this beautiful city then Darbar Hall Museum is one of the best places to visit in Junagadh. Initially, it was a residential palace of the rulers of Junagadh and later converted into a museum. The museum houses a wide collection of historical artefacts like silver chains, chandeliers, thrones, palanquins, weapons, armour howdahs and costumes that were used by the Nawabs of Junagadh. Further, it is divided into a different section like a palanquin, arms gallery, picture gallery and textile gallery. Moreover, it gives a beautiful insight into Junagadh rich past and culture.

Things To Do At Darbar Hall Museum – Explore rich past of Junagadh, See a wide collection of historical artefacts and Photography

Somnath Temples

This is amongst the twelve holy Indian temples. The shrines are all built revering Lord Shiva. Junagadh is approximately 80 km from Somnath. This has been built in gold by the mood God Soma, in silver by the Sun God Ravi and in wood by Lord Krishna and in stone by the Solanki Rajputs in the 11th century. The present temple was built in 1951 is the seventh reconstruction of the temple. The temple with its magnificent architecture and intricate carvings, silver doors and a Nandi idol and a main Shivlinga. This is one of the finest pieces of architecture.

Sakkarbaug Zoo

This is amongst the old Gujarat Zoos and is the place where the popular Gir lions, leopards and tigers are found. The Nawab found this in the year 1863, this zoo aims at saving the Asiatic lion so that it doesn’t get extinct. Besides lions, we can also find the tigers, , bears leopards, wild ass, jackals, birds and snakes. There is also a zoo with measuring up to 500 acres.

Located on the banks of the Gondali River, the Naulakha Palace is the main attraction here. The Riverside Palace is also famous and the history and legends behind it are interesting.

Ashokan Rock Edicts

These are sets of inscriptions inscribed by the Emperor Ashoka, which serve as moral lectures. It is written in the Brahmi script and is in a language of those days – Pali. It is as old as 250 BC.

Chorwad Beach

Located 66 km from Junagadh, this is a lovely tourist spot with a magnificent coast to boast of. This road from the beach leads to Junagadh, Girnar and the Gir Forests.

So that’s all about places to visit in Junagadh that makes it a perfect tourist destination in Gujarat . Due to its rich past and culture, it is a worth visiting tourist spot for all kind of history buffs.

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Junagadh is an historic city in Saurashtra, nestling in the foothills of Girnar, about 350 km from Ahmedabad. The city dates back to 319 BC. The Uparkot Fort stands testimony to the presence of the Mauryan dynasty and it was said to have been built by Chandragupta. Graharipu, a Chudasama king came across the fort sometime around 976 AD and since then the fort came under various dynasties. The Fort is not the only place to visit in Junagadh. There are plenty of attractions in Junagadh that will keep you busily occupied for days.

1. Mahabat Maqbara

The Mohabbat Maqbara is also known as the tomb of Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai. What makes it so different from other mausoleums is its unique architecture that incorporates elements of Indo-Islamic and Gothic styles with quite elaborate stone carvings and the circular winding staircases on all four minarets. It is beautiful and poetic in concept and execution.

2. Uparkot Fort

The Uparkot Fort dates back to the time of the Mauryan Empire and thereafter it was occupied by the Chudasama dynasty. It nestles in the foothills of the Girnar hills and it has three gateways enclosed one within the other. The walls are about 70 feet high with the inner gateway resplendently carved in stone. A huge cannon graces the courtyard and another one is in the southern part of the fort. Within the precinct one can find the Jama Masjid said to have been built by Mahmud Begda. This was supposedly the palace of Ranakadevi before Mahmud Begada conquered the fort. The tomb of Nuri Shah sits close to the mosque and has some beautiful carvings. The fort also houses two stepwells, the Adi Chadi dating back to the Chudasama dynasty and the Navghan Kuvo. One can also find Buddhist caves in the vicinity as well as the Baba Pyara caves that back to the 2nd century. However, it is the Buddhist caves that impress with their rock cut architecture and chaitya halls. It is believed the Buddhist monks lived here before going on to Ellora and Ajanta. There is a manmade lake, the Nawabi lake right inside the fort. The fort is large and it takes about 2 to 3 hours to explore it in its entirety.

3. Damodar Kund

Not far from the Fort one can come across Damodar Kund that is rectangular in shape with a temple dedicated to Lord Damodar ji on one side. It is a pilgrimage spot favored by devotees who feel obligated to bathe in the tank as part of their duty.

4. Ashok Shilalekh of Ashoka Edicts

That Emperor Asoka had a presence here is testified by the stone edicts left behind by him in 263 BC. The inscription in stone preach the 16 principles and the story of Ashoka. For those who love history, this is a must visit place in Junagadh.

5. Dattatreya Temple

There is a Dattatreya temple right on top of Mount Abu and there is one here on top of Girnar Hill too. One has to climb an astounding 9999 steps to reach the temple and from the top one has a clear view of Junagadh and the surrounding countryside. It takes hours to climb and pilgrims usually start at 4 AM. From here one can go on to the Ambaji temple on Ambaji Shikhar, which is not far off.

6. Girnar Jain Temple

Like the Dattatreya temple, the Girnar Jain temple is located in the Girnar Hills and it has a collection of beautiful temples dedicated to various tirthankaras who chose to meditate in the solitude of the hills. There are temples of the Digambara and Shwetambar sect. It is said that Neminath, the 22nd Tirthankara renounced his royal life and became a Jain monk here. His wife, Rajul, also joined him to lead life as an ascetic. Some believe that the Jains here predate Asoka. The Jain temple here rivals the Dilwara temples in the beauty of carvings. Walking through the complex takes you to the old granite temple built by Bhoja Raja of Kutch and a large temple created by Vastupal. There are 16 temples here with the largest one dedicated to Neminath. A short walk brings you to the huge statue of Rishabh dev, the first Tirthankar, modeled along the lines of the statue at Palitana. Then there is a temple dedicated to lord Parshwanath that one must visit. Lord Parshwanath is shown as being shaded by a cobra. Kumarpal Temple is also worth a visit. The temple complex also has a large water tank known s Bhim Kunda. If one climbs higher up one can visit the Digambar Jain temples and the Rajulmati Cave. The temple has the idol of Bahubali and the idol of Lord Neminath and Parshwanath.

7. Darbar Hall Museum

Land in the city and the first place to visit in Junagadh is the Darbar Hall Museum located right in the heart. The Darbar Hall showcases the lifestyle of the Nawabs who ruled here at one time and it is rich repository of their garments, furniture, coins and paintings as well as guns.

8. Datar Hills

Datar Hills, not far from Junagadh, is perfect for trekking with its tree covered slopes. It is the ideal location to get some exercise and commune with nature.

9. Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden

The Sakkarbaug zoo dates back to 1863 and it is spread over 490 acres. Famously known for breeding Asiatic lions, the zoo was established by the Babi Nawabs of Junagadh and it is home to over 525 animals, 600 birds and 100 reptiles. There is also a Museum in the premises that showcase wildlife specimens.

10. Wellington Dam

One of the chief attractions at Datar is the Wellington Dam. It was built by the British to serve as a source of water for the city of Junagadh and the places truly takes on a scenic charm during monsoon as tiny waterfalls cascade down the hills. One can enjoy a lovely picnic by the dam and enjoy watching birds.

11. Moti Baug

Located within the campus of the Agriculture University, the Moti Baug gardens are beautiful and captivating with a large water tank and lush greenery. It is peaceful and quiet inside the gardens.

12. Gir Forest National Park

The Gir and the Asiatic lions are what draw people to Junagadh. The Gir Forest National Park is about 65 km south-east of Junagadh. The forest was once the hunting grounds of the Nawab of Junagadh. The reserve spreads over an area of 1412 sq. km, of which 1153 sq. km. form the sanctuary and 258 sq. km area is fully protected. The lion is the star attraction here but there are over 2300 various species of fauna, 300 species of birds and 37 species of reptiles to be found within the reserve. The forest is home to over species of plants comprised of acacia, tendu, and dhak, flame of the forest and karanj trees. There are seven rivers flowing through the Gir forest. Some rivers have dams on them and these serve as watering holes for the animals in the forest. Most tourists find it convenient to visit the interpretation zone of Devalia within the sanctuary from where one can view the wildlife.

13. Science Museum

This is the only privately owned science museum in Gujarat and provides plenty of attractions for children as there are over 60 science projects they can participate in and learn by doing. The museum has a garden and a small aquarium within the premises.

Junagadh is the land of Nawabs and the Darbars too held sway here. Places to visit in Junagadh will give you a glimpse into the past but there are other attractions as well. Food in Junagadh is typically kathiawadi. It is common for people to enjoy a hearty breakfast of farsan which is a generic term that covers fafda, ganthiya and khaman, all made with chick pea flour. For lunch or dinner, bajra rotla and brinjal curry is a popular dish that you must try along with the famous kadhi.

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At a distance of 54 km from Gir National Park, 91 km from Somnath, 99 km from Amreli, 103 km from Rajkot, 107 km from Porbandar, 139 km from Jamnagar, 147 km from Diu, 209 km from Dwarka, 289 km from Gandhidham, 319 km from Ahmedabad, 333 km from Bhuj and 388 km from Vadodara, Junagadh is a historical city located in the western Indian state of Gujarat. It is one of the must include places in Gujarat tour packages , and among the best places to visit near Rajkot . Located in the foothills of Mount Girnar, Junagadh is the seventh-largest city in Gujarat. The literal meaning of the term 'Junagadh' is an 'old fort' which derives from Uparkot, an ancient fort built in the 4th century CE on a plateau in the middle of the town, and is the major attraction of Junagadh tour packages . It was also termed as 'Yonagadh,' which means 'City of the Greeks,' as it was once ruled by the Greeks. Junagadh is also known as 'Sorath', the name of the princely state that existed before the partition of India and Pakistan in the year 1947. Steeped in the history, Junagadh is quite ancient, as it existed during the reigns of Chandragupta Maurya and King Ashoka. After that, it was ruled by several dynasties including Chudasama Dynasty, Chalukays, and Mughals before it came under the rule of the Babi dynasty in 1730, who ruled the city with an iron hand until 1946. In 1807, the princely state of Junagadh became a tributary state of the British Empire. During the period between the independence and partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, the 565 princely states that existed under British rule were given a choice to join either India or Pakistan. The last Babi Nawab named Mahabatkhanji III, decided to join Pakistan but the majority of Hindu people resorted to revolt against his decision. After a brief struggle, Junagadh joined India on 9th November 1947 as a part of Saurashtra state and later Bombay state. After the Maha Gujarat movement, it became part of the newly formed Gujarat state in 1960. The ancient city of Junagadh is a famous tourism and pilgrimage center in Gujarat as it has an interesting mix of Buddhist monuments, mosques, Hindu temples, elaborate mansions, and Gothic archways. The attraction that tops the list of must-visit places in Junagadh is the Uperkot Fort, originally built by Chandragupta Maurya in 319 BCE. The fort was sieged 16 times over an 800-year period. Besides, Mahabat Maqbara, Durbar Hall Museum, Mount Girnar, Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden, Ashoka's Rock Edicts, and Buddhist Caves are some of the best places to visit in Junagadh . Influenced by four major religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam, the city is home to many festivals that are celebrated throughout the year. The major festival celebrated in Junagadh is Bhavnath Fair held on Mahashivratri and is celebrated with much fanfare all over the city. A great mahapuja is performed at the midnight of Mahashivratri, when naga bavas, or naked sages, seated on elephants and decked in ornaments, arrive holding flags and blowing conch shells. Besides, Parikrama in October / November and Navratri are the other festivals celebrated in Junagadh with great enthusiasm. Porbandar Airport (102 km) and Rajkot Airport (103 km) are the nearest airports to Junagadh. Both are well connected by flights with Mumbai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad. Junagadh Junction has a well-connected rail network with Somnath, Mumbai, Okha, Rajkot, Porbandar, Amreli, Jhansi, Trivandrum, Pune, Mumbai, Jabalpur, Vadodara, Mangalore, Kochi, Indore, and Ahmedabad. Junagadh is well connected by bus with all major cities and towns of Gujarat like Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Bhavnagar, Surat, Gandhidham, Vadodara, Dwarka, Somnath, and Rajkot along with Mumbai, Indore, and Nashik. The best time to visit Junagadh is in the winter months between October to March when the weather is pleasant and is suitable for sightseeing. Better to avoid the summer months as the weather is very hot and dry in Junagadh.

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#1 of 18 Places to Visit in Junagadh

At a distance of 1 km from Junagadh Junction, Mahabat Maqbara is a mausoleum situated in Mullawada locality of Junagadh. Also called Mausoleum of Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, it is one of the historical monuments in Gujarat and among the prime places to visit in Junagadh. Often considered as the most imposing architectural monument in Junagadh, Mahabat Maqbara was originally the residential palace of Babi Nawabs. The construction of the palace was started by Mahabat Khanji in 1878 CE and was completed by his successor Bahadur Kanji in 1892 CE. The palace complex is now houses the tombs of Mahabat Khan II, the 6th Nawab of Junagadh and Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, the minister of Nawab Rasul Khanji. Both mausoleums at Mahabat Maqbara palace complex are the fine examples of art and architecture, typical of the late 19th century royal monuments of Junagadh. Mahabat Maqbara, the mausoleum of Mahabat Khan, is a fusion of Indo-Islamic, European and Gothic architecture and was built in .....

Upperkot Fort

#2 of 18 Places to Visit in Junagadh

At a distance of 2 km from Junagadh Railway Station, Upperkot Fort is an ancient fort located in Junagadh, Gujarat. Situated at the foot of the sacred Girnar Hill, this is one of the major places of heritage in Gujarat , and among the must include places in Junagadh packages . Also known as Uperkot, the magnificent fort of Upperkot is said to be built by Chandragupta Maurya in 319 BC and continued to be used during Gupta period. The fort lost its importance when the capital of the Saurashtra region was moved from Junagadh to Vallabhi by Maitrakas and was abandoned for 300 years. Later it was rediscovered and rebuilt with all the updated requirements during 976 AD by Rah Grahar of Chudasama dynasty and later it came under the rule of Mughals in 1473 CE. Further down, the fort came into the hands of Babi Nawabs. The fort has survived for 16 sieges over a period of 800 years due to its .....

Shri Swaminarayan Temple / BAPS Mandir

#3 of 18 Places to Visit in Junagadh

At a distance of 4 km from Junagadh Junction, Shree Swaminarayan Temple is a revered Hindu temple situated at the Dipanjali locality of Junagadh. It is one of the important BAPS Mandirs in Gujarat and among the top Junagadh places to visit . Located on Jawahar Road, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan - a Hindu saint, yogi, ascetic, and the founder of Swaminarayan Sampraday. This temple was ordered to be built by Lord Swaminarayan himself, the founder of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. The land for this temple was gifted by Jinabhai, Darbar of Panchala of King Hemant Singh. The foundation stone for the temple was laid by Gunatitanand Swami in 1826 AD while the construction of this temple was supervised by Brahmanand Swami. On May 1, 1828 AD, Swaminarayan himself installed Shri Ranchhodrai and Trikamrai in the inner sanctum, Radharaman Dev, and Harikrishna Maharaj in the eastern wing .....

Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden

#4 of 18 Places to Visit in Junagadh

At a distance of 2 km from Junagadh Junction, Sakkarbaug Zoo is a massive zoo park situated in the Dolatpara locality of Junagadh. Also known as Junagadh Zoo, it is the second oldest zoo in India and among the must include places in Junagadh sightseeing packages . The Sakkarbaug Zoo was established in the year 1863 AD by the Babi Nawabs of Junagadh state. Spread over an area of 490 acres, it is the fourth biggest zoo in India and the oldest zoo in Gujarat. The Nawabs of Junagadh has set up this zoo for saving the Asiatic Lions, as those days hunting among Nawabs and the princes from nearby areas were most common. The zoo provides purebred Asiatic lions for the Indian and the international endangered species captive breeding program for the critically endangered species. Considered one of the prime Junagadh tourist attractions , the zoo authorities .....

Darbar Hall Museum / Junagadh Museum

#5 of 18 Places to Visit in Junagadh

At a distance of 2 km from Junagadh Junction, Darbar Hall Museum is a historical museum situated in Sardar Baug area of Junagadh in Gujarat. It is one of the finest museums in Gujarat and among the prime Junagadh Tourist Places. Also known as Junagadh Museum, the Darbar Hall Museum was founded in the year 1964. The museum was initially a courthouse used by the then Nawabs of Junagadh state where cases were heard. The museum provides the tourists an opportunity to have a glimpse at the glory and grandeur of the Nawabs of Babi dynasty who have ruled Junagadh till India's independence. The majority of the exhibits in the museum date back to the 19th century. Located in Taj Manzil Building, Darbar Hall Museum is exhibiting around 2900 artefacts in different galleries namely Picture Gallery, Palanquin Room, Textile and Costumes Gallery, Weapons Gallery, Darbar Hall etc. The Picture Gallery boasts a large collection of photographs and paintings of last Nawab with his numerous dogs. .....

Girnar Hill

#6 of 18 Places to Visit in Junagadh

At a distance of 10 km from Junagadh Junction, Girnar Hill is a sacred mountain situated in Junagadh, Gujarat. It is one of the popular Jain places of pilgrimage in Gujarat , and among the must-visit places as part of Junagadh Tour . Spread over an area of about 70 miles, Mount Girnar is older than the Himalayas and the Jain temples upon it are amongst the most ancient in the country. It has five principal peaks Ambaji, Gorakhnath, Guru Dattatreya, Oghad Ansuya and Kalika. Out of these, Gorakhnath is situated at an altitude of 3672 feet and is the highest point in Gujarat. For centuries, Mount Girnar has been one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Gujarat and indeed in all of Western India, with 866 Hindu and Jain temples spread over its 5 summits. For Jains, this place is considered holy as this is the Nirvana Kshetra of 22nd Tirthankara Neminath and for Hindus, this place .....

Bhavnath Mahadev Mandir

#7 of 18 Places to Visit in Junagadh

At a distance of 5 km from Junagadh Junction, Bhavnath Mahadev Mandir is an ancient Hindu temple situated at Bhavnath village near Junagadh. Located at the foothills of Mount Girnar, it is one of the most popular temples in Gujarat and among the top places to visit in Junagadh. Bhavnath Temple in Junagadh is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Shivling here is said to have emerged of its own divine intention. The Bhavnath Mahadev temple existence dates back to the ancient era and its story is found in the Puranic era. According to myth, once a while Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati were crossing the Girnar hills and then their divine garment fell over the present Mrigi Kund, making this place an auspicious site for Shiva worshippers. Even today, the naga bavas are known to bathe in the holy Mrigi Kund before joining the Mahashivaratri procession. Visited by religious minded devotees all along the year, the shrine witnesses maximum footfalls on two religious occasions - during Maha .....

Darbargadh Fort - Dhoraji

#8 of 18 Places to Visit in Junagadh

At a distance of 25 km from Junagadh, 88 km from Rajkot, and 98 km from Porbandar, Darbargadh Fort is a historical fort situated at Dhoraji town in Rajkot district of Gujarat. Also referred to as Darbar Garh, it is one of the many imposing regal structures in Gujarat and among the major tourist attractions to visit during Junagadh Trip . Darbargadh Fort is one of the famous forts in Gujarat holding immense prominence both historically and majestically. Dhoraji was acquired by Kumbhaji II of Gondal State from Junagadh State during the 18th century CE. The fortification of Dhoraji was completed in 1755 AD. The massive fort wall has several bastions, 4 main gates, and 3 smaller gates, known as baris. The four main gates are Kathiawadi Darwaja in the East, Porbandar Gate in the West, Halar Gate in the North, and Junagadh Gate in the South while the smaller gates are- Darbari Bari, Bhimji Bari, and Sati Bari. Among the most interesting .....

Khapra Kodiya Caves

#9 of 18 Places to Visit in Junagadh

At a distance of 2 km from Junagadh Junction, Khapra Kodiya Caves are the ancient caves situated in Junagadh, Gujarat. Located to the north of Upperkot Fort, these are the part of Junagadh Buddhist Caves and among the prime Junagadh Tourist Places for history buffs. The Khapra Kodiya Caves are the oldest caves in Junagadh Buddhist Cave Group which includes Baba Pyare Caves, Upperkot Caves and Khapra Kodiya Caves. The caves are dated to 3rd-4th century BCE during the Emperor Ashoka's rule and are considered the earliest monastic settlement in the area. Also known as Khangar Mahal, these caves were carved into living rock and are the plainest of all the caves in the group. The caves were carved out in an east-west longitudinal ridge. There are two main components in this cave complex - one is the western wing that houses water tanks and the second is an L-shaped wing where the monks used to take shelter during monsoons. After many years of use, they were abandoned as water .....

Baba Pyare Caves

#10 of 18 Places to Visit in Junagadh

At a distance of 1 km from Upperkot Fort and 2 km from Junagadh Junction, Baba Pyare Caves are an ancient Buddhist caves situated in Mullawada locality of Junagadh in Gujarat. These are the part of Junagadh Buddhist Caves and among the prime Junagadh Tourist Places for history lovers. Junagadh Buddhist Cave Group consists of three separate sites namely Khapra Kodiya Caves, Baba Pyare Caves and Upperkot Caves. Baba Pyare Caves are situated below the Southern walls of Uperkot Fort. Scholars believe that these caves were constructed during the Satavahana regime in 1st - 2nd century AD as the architecture of the caves show the influence of Satavahanas and Graeco-Scythian periods. This group has 13 caves and was carved in 45 meters long. These caves are arranged in three lines. The first line on the north, the second line on the south and the third line runs back of the second line. The northern part of Baba Pyare Caves contains four caves. The south eastern group of Baba Pyare .....

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Top 5 Places To Visit In Junagadh

Junagadh is a hidden gem tucked away in Gujarat at the foot of the Girnar hills. Formerly a princely state, Junagadh when translated means “ old fort “. Located at about 355 kilometers south west of the capital city of Gujarat , Junagadh has a rich past with Nawabs, belonging to the Pashtun clan in Afghanistan. The architectural developments in the city reflect the multi-cultural past it has had. Famous for its Kesari mangoes , Junagarh is a quaint place away from mainstream tourist sectors and best for a quick getaway from the hectic city life. The top five places to visit in Junagadh are:

1. Girnar Hills

Known best for its slightly lower temperatures, Girnar Hills has five peaks with the highest point in Gujarat at 3,661 ft which is the Gorakhnath. Various Jain and Hindu temples dating back to the 12th Century are located in these hills. The place also plays host to a famous fair held during the Kartika Purnima around November-December which is attended by Nagasadhus and pilgrims from across the country.

2. Gir Wildlife National Park

The Gir Wildlife sanctuary situated around 65 kilometres away from Junagarh is well known for its Asiatic Lions. Spread over 1412 square kilometres, it was established in 1965. It is home to Indian leopards, Nilgai, Striped Hyenas, Jungle cats, Cobras and many other unique animals like the spotted cat and desert cats. The sanctuary is a beautiful place to explore the amazing flora and fauna of the State.

3. Damodar Kund

Damodar Kund is a sacred water body at the foot of Girnar Hills. The tank is a mesmerizing precursor to the famous Jain temples in and around that area. This Kund has mythological connections to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is thus, considered to be very sacred.

4. Mahabat Maqbara

Although locked from the outside, the Mahabat Maqbara is a beautiful mausoleum which was built during the reign of one of the Nawabs of Junagadh. Said to be built in 1892, the amazing structure is a great example of Indo-Islamic architecture. The sheer fusion of cultures and a dash of Gothic art makes this place a memorable piece of history.

5. Uperkot Fort

Located at the Eastern side of the city, the Uperkot Fort is said to be built by Chandragupta Maurya in 319 BC. The entrance of the fort is triple gateway which are connected to the walls that reach up to 70 feet. A few Buddhist Caves, step wells, a tomb and a mosque are situated within the premises. Although built and rebuilt quite a number of times, the fort remains one of the most iconic places to visit in the city.

Junagarh is perfect for a 3 to 4 day stay which covers all the majestic architectural monuments that reflect the heterogeneous culture that the city boasts of. Various dynasties ruled the city of Junagdh and left a print on the city for us to relive history. Another little known fact is the famous Bollywood actress Parveen Babi belonged to this very city where her father worked under the administration of one of the Nawabs. The city is a fresh breathe of air when it comes to travelling to explore new cultures and past glories. Visit Junagadh for an enriching cultural experience and an unforgettable time with nature at its best!

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Nestled amidst the lap of the holy Girnar hills in Gujarat, the captivating city of Junagadh offers visitors the perfect blend of ancient architecture, rich history, spiritual pilgrimage and wildlife adventure.

From exploring majestic forts and intricate stepwells to seeking blessings at ancient shrines, this place has something for every traveler. As you plan your Junagadh trip, here are some essential tips worth noting.

1.History and Architecture

The glorious past.

• Junagadh has evidence of habitation since the 4th century BCE across various ruling dynasties like the Mauryas, Guptas, Chudasamas.
• The rich cultural influence of erstwhile rulers is evident in historic sites like Uparkot Fort, Mahabat Maqbara, Adi Kadi Vav.
• The majestic Girnar pinnacle adjacent to the city has been an important pilgrimage center since antiquity.

Architectural Diversity

• From towering temple spires to imposing mausoleums and cave complexes, one witnesses a range of architectural sensibilities.
• The ancient Buddhist rock cut caves of Uperkot and the exquisite Indo Islamic tombs showcase both craftsmanship and diversity.
• The mansions and havelis belonging to rich traders display traditional wooden accents, latticework and stained glass windows.

2.Spiritual Legacy

Abode of divine grace.

• Junagadh has been a major spiritual hub with the Girnar mountains being central to its sacred landscape.
• The five peaks and numerous temples & shrines attract Hindu, Jain and Buddhist pilgrims who perform rituals seeking blessings.
• The Shetrunjaya hills near Palitana also draw Jain devotees from across the globe.

Vibrant Festive Fervor

• Being a pilgrim town, festivals like Mahashivratri, Janmashtami, Diwali and Navaratri are celebrated on a huge scale.
• The festivities translate into magnificent tableaus, rallies and extravagant cultural events that lend much exuberance and color.
• Visitors can soak in the infectious festive spirit alongside interacting with locals and sampling foods!

3.Into the Wild

The last refuge of asiatic lions.

• The Gir National Park is the sole place having Asiatic lions, with over 500 of them dotting its sprawling expanse.
• Safaris reveal these majestic beasts alongside other animals like antelopes, deer, boars alongside exotic birds and reptiles.
• stringent forest protocols need compliance though visitors can opt for bypass routes for lion sightings.

Paradise for Bird Lovers

• Beyond the big cats, the wooded terrain makes for a birdwatcher's delight with myriad exotic species crossing migratory paths.
• One can spot painted storks, parakeets, herons alongside the rare changeable hawk eagle if lucky!

4.Cultural Delights

A food connoisseur's paradise.

• Junagadh offers an eclectic mix of vegetarian Gujarati fare and Mughlai treats like the signature Dal baati and lasan chutney.
• Snacks like dhokla, fafda, thepla, fugiyas pair well with cool chaas or sweet meats like basundi, gulab pak and more!

Handicraft Haven

• From intricately engraved silverware to lacquer work and beaded jewelry the local handicrafts scene is thriving, translating heritage into contemporary pieces.
• Pick colorful ghaghras, embroidered cholis, Ajrakh block prints or lac bangles as souvenirs!

5.Connectivity and Travel Tips

Reaching junagadh.

• Well connected via air, rail and road, it has an airport at nearby Rajkot while buses and taxis ply at all hours to neighboring cities.

Things To Remember

• Carry valid ID proofs and refrain from clicking pictures at a few religious sites if prohibitive signs are placed.
• Drink bottled water and avoid walking alone at nighttime through dimly lit alleys even though largely safe.
• Travel light, stick to vegetarian food and carry basic medicines as healthcare infrastructure can be limited.

Get ready to lose yourself in Junagadh's spiritual aura, past relics and natural beauty! Need we say more? Start packing!

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Manor Lords is complex, fidgety, and more than a little impenetrable. There’s a lot that will be familiar about it if you’re a veteran of city-building games, but Manor Lords has it’s own idiosyncracies even with those. And that makes tips and tricks less important than just general advice and quick explanations of those quirks, so that’s what we’ll focus on for this beginner’s guide.

Below, we’ve got nine things to know before you get started playing Manor Lords with advice on things like building your town, how labor works in the game, keeping your town fed, and managing your resources. If you’re looking for more detailed explainers, we’ve got separate guides for growing your town , increasing Regional Wealth , and setting up your first farm .

Expect more construction than combat

Like the dev said on Steam , Manor Lords is “a citybuilder with battles,” not a grand army simulator. It’s a city and resource management game first. With peaceful settings, it can even be downright cozy.

Don’t make combat your focus going in — and, for that matter, don’t expect combat to be a focus at all, really. Even with aggressive opponents — bandits and other lords — battles are pretty rare. Building up an army means building up a lot of infrastructure — mines, bloomeries, blacksmiths, logging camps, joiners, and more — before anyone even picks up a weapon.

Manor Lords is one of the more infrastructure-intensive city builders out there. For example, let’s say you want to start producing yarn — not even clothes, just yarn. You’ll need a livestock trader, a sheep farm, and a weaver’s workshop at a minimum. But each part of that process requires a family to be assigned to the building(s), and families require burgage plots to live on. That’s a bare minimum of four buildings already, and that doesn’t even touch on keeping the town supplied with food and fuel — which increases the number of buildings you’ll need in place before you can get a single sheep much closer to eight or 10.

That sort of infrastructure interdependency and complexity holds true throughout Manor Lords . Getting a town humming along smoothly takes a lot of planning (and trial and error) to make sure you’ve got everything you need in place.

All of that planning and infrastructure starts with burgage plots

Burgage plots are the basic unit of your town

Think of burgage plots as mixed-used zoning where your town’s families will build houses and workshops. Depending on the size and shape of the burgage plot, there might be room for additional housing (adding a house for a second family to the plot) or an extension (for a garden or a workshop).

Burgage plot extensions are a weird aspect of Manor Lords because they mix together housing and industry. But that industry is often vital to your town. Early on, burgage plots can grow vegetables and collect eggs from backyard chickens. Later, upgraded and extended burgage plots that you turn into workshops are how you’ll make everything from ale to weapons.

There are still single-use buildings you’ll have to build — things like logging camps and sawpits, sheep farms and weaver’s workshops, barley farms and malthouses — but the final step in the supply chain is usually built at a burgage plot.

Those standalone buildings all have to be run by a family that lives in your town because…

Families are the work units in Manor Lords

You don’t have any control over individual people in Manor Lords . Instead, you’ll assign families to buildings and, by extension, assign them to jobs. Think of it like the way surnames and bynames evolved in late Medieval western Europe — people working in a bakery took the last name Baker, sheep herders took the last name Shepherd, etc.

By default (while they’re unassigned), families in Manor Lords do, basically, whatever the town needs. Usually, this is construction — any buildings or upgrades you have happening — or escorting the town’s oxen around to haul timber (usually for construction). They also seem to (but don’t quote me on this — those little people are hard to follow around) pitch in by moving goods to the granary, storehouse, and marketplace.

Once you have a building built, you have to hit the plus button to assign a family to work there. This takes one of the unassigned families and makes them dedicated to working at that building. They still tend the garden or livestock on their burgage plots and, more importantly, if you pause or remove the assignment from the building, they’ll go back to the unassigned pool.

Speaking of tending gardens…

Vegetable gardens are more important than farms

Farms and farmland are a thing you’ll deal with in Manor Lords as your town grows. But, especially starting out, they’re not as important as you might expect. They’re a lot of work for not a lot of reward. And, on top of that, farms require even more infrastructure.

Instead, it’s better to just build the vegetable garden extension onto a burgage plot. For example, if you give your first couple burgage plots huge backyards, you can build two vegetable gardens that will grow enough for an entire game — we have one town with a population of over 200 people that still get their vegetables from those first two vegetable gardens.

Gardens and the other burgage plot extensions cost Regional Wealth to build. And Regional Wealth is a little confusing.

Burgage plots and Regional Wealth are related

Regional Wealth is basically how much cash your town’s families have on hand. Regional Wealth is where the town’s taxes come from. It’s also what your town will use to import goods. Confusingly, it doesn’t have anything to do with your town’s marketplace . Instead, as the name implies, it’s about wealth instead of just money and that wealth comes from either exporting surplus goods or just from upgrading burgage plots.

Upgrading your burgage plots is also how you’ll advance in the game. But upgrading comes with new requirements, so…

Expanding too fast will make villagers unhappy

Development points are a reward you’ll get as your town reaches certain milestones — building five burgage plots, upgrading two of those five to Level 2 burgage plots, and so on. Upgrading burgage plots gives you access to more and better extensions (like backyard workshops — see above), but they also increase the requirements for those plots. For example, you’ll need access to two kinds of food to upgrade a plot from Level 1 to Level 2. We’ve got a whole guide to upgrading your town that walks you through the first few settlement levels.

Once you do start upgrading burgage plots, though, the families on that plot will expect two kinds of food to be available from then on. And if your town can’t supply that, they’ll start to get unhappy, which lowers your approval and slows down your town’s growth as well as makes your militias lose morale.

Keeping your town supplied is as much a exercise in building up a surplus as it is in laying out your town carefully — we’ve got a guide to how marketplaces distribute goods here.

Try to limit yourself to only building as many burgage plots as you need for the next upgrade and development point instead of just expanding your town to get more and more families moved in. Sometimes, this will mean assigning and unassigning families over the course of a year. Which is possible because…

Everything is seasonal

A year in Manor Lords is divided into the typical four seasons — spring (March through May), summer (June through August), autumn (September through November), and winter (December through February). Things happen in the world depending on the season — for example: you can’t gather berries during winter, crops grow during spring and summer and then are harvested (and replanted) in autumn, and your sheep farms don’t produce wool in the winter (the sheep would get cold). The winter’s temperature also means that all of your burgage plots and families consume twice as much fuel to keep warm.

That ebb and flow of resources is how you can get away with having fewer families than available job assignments. You can have a family work on a farm during the autumn, and then swap them to a forager’s hut come spring while the crops grow. Or you can move a family back and forth between a clay mining pit and the clay furnace that turns that clay into rooftiles.

You also have a couple ways to manage renewable resources, like…

Forester’s huts offset logging camps

Logging for timber is a pretty destructive process and you’re going to run out of easily accessible trees pretty quickly. You can move a logging camp for free, but even then you’ll still run out of trees eventually. If you build a forester’s hut (2 timber), though, a family assigned there will plant trees. Those trees take a while to grow — they’re trees, after all — but pairing a forester’s hut with a logging camp can actually provide a steady (if slow) and renewable supply of timber.

You can even switch a single family back and forth between the two jobs if you need to — have them grow trees for a couple years, and then spend the next year cutting them down.

You keep your families healthy by upgrading forager huts

One final upgrade that’s a bit harder to notice is the add a herb garden (25 Regional Wealth, 2 planks) for a forager hut. There’s a mechanic happening in the background where your townsfolk can get sick — all you might see about this is a quick notification. This is probably going to become more obvious and visible as the game continues through its early access.

Sick villagers are less efficient at work, and the way to heal them back up is with herbs . Those herbs come from the garden upgrade to a forager’s shack. Once they’re gathered, they’re stored in the granary and distributed at a marketplace.

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Your guide to 2024 NFL draft in Detroit: Registration, map, parking, things to do and more

Are you going to the 2024 nfl draft on april 25-27 in downtown detroit here's everything to know, including registration, parking, transportation, draft parties and things to do in detroit..

The NFL world descends up Detroit this week , just months after the Detroit Lions earned their first playoff wins in decades and made an incredible run to the NFC championship game.

The 2024 NFL draft is in downtown Detroit this Thursday through Saturday . Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to be there, with fans of all 32 teams looking to celebrate their teams' draft picks near the stage at Campus Martius and checking out the NFL Fan Experience at Hart Plaza.

If you're traveling to Detroit for the draft , here's a guide to make your draft experience easy and unforgettable. Information on registration, parking, travel, street closings, and draft day activities are all below.

When is the 2024 NFL draft?

The 2024 NFL draft is April 25-27 . The rounds break down as follows:

• 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25: Round 1
• 7 p.m. Friday, April 26: Rounds 2-3
• 12 p.m. Saturday, April 27: Rounds 4-7

Where is the 2024 NFL draft?

The 2024 NFL draft is in Detroit , spanning from Campus Martius to Hart Plaza in downtown with additional events in Beacon Park, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park, Harmonie Park, and along Woodward Avenue. Here's how Detroit got the NFL draft .

2024 NFL draft registration, tickets, sign-up

The 2024 NFL draft is free to attend and open to the public. If you're planning to attend, though, you will need to register using the NFL OnePass app or online through the website .

Registering for the event only guarantees you the NFL draft footprint in downtown Detroit. You must buy tickets separately for the actual draft theater.

Ticket packages are available for purchase for the second and third rounds starting at $950 per person — the fourth through seventh rounds start at $550 per person as well. Please be wary of potential ticket scams .

• More on NFL OnePass: How to download the app, what it will tell you

2024 NFL draft map

Downtown detroit transportation.

Detroit has multiple public transportation options to get around downtown. The city has a streetcar , an elevated rail system , bike share , and bus system to get you where you need to go.

These include:

• The   Detroit People Mover , which will operate 24 hours a day from 7 a.m. April 25 through midnight April 28.
• The  QLINE   along Woodward Avenue, which will run from 8 a.m. to midnight April 25 through April 27. The stops include Harper Ave., 116 Lothrop St., 6540 Cass Ave., John R & Piquette and 6230 John R St.  
• Bus service: SMART will have park-and-ride services from various points in metro Detroit, including Great Lakes Crossing, several Meijer store locations and Oakland County Community College. It also has its FAST service on Gratiot, Woodward and Michigan Avenue. DDOT services will operate with modified downtown routes because of road closures.
• Shuttles and drop-offs: There will be designated shuttle and ride-share drop-off points throughout downtown on Woodward, Jefferson and Fort Street. Detroit Air Xpress, or DAX, is a nonstop coach bus service connecting downtown Detroit to Detroit Metro Airport, and  D2A2  is an express coach bus that connects downtown Detroit to downtown Ann Arbor.

Fan shuttle locations:

• Bagley Mobility Hub , 1501 Wabash St.  
• River East Garage , 214 Rivard St.  

Hours: 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday

• More: Service details released about Detroit public transit options

Detroit parking for 2024 NFL draft

If you decide to drive  downtown , make a plan and prearrange parking . Many off-street lots and garages are booked, and street parking will be limited or restricted in the area. Parking regulations will be enforced; vehicles may be towed. Those planning to park downtown are encouraged to arrive by 10 a.m. You may find off-street parking options on the Park Detroit app or on Park Whiz.

You can pay for metered parking through Park Detroit's website or app. There are also options for private parking throughout the city.

2024 NFL draft parking: 2024 NFL draft parking: You better have a plan if you're coming to downtown Detroit

Detroit road closures for 2024 NFL draft

The City of Detroit is conducting six phases of road closures leading up the 2024 NFL draft and during it. It started March 29 and will go through May 7. Be mindful of these closures as you're driving downtown.

Here's a detailed look at each phase of road closures in downtown Detroit.

Security, bag policy at the 2024 NFL draft

Detroit police say they've got a safety plan in place that includes increased police presence downtown, weapon detectors and video monitoring .

Detroit police have partnered with the NFL and local businesses on the security plan, as well as state and federal law enforcement, according to 3rd Precinct Cmdr. Matthew Fulgenzi.

The NFL will have weapon detectors installed that attendees must walk through at the gates of the event, which will take place at Cadillac Square, Campus Martius, Hart Plaza and a portion of Woodward Avenue. The NFL has a clear bag policy to enter the draft area, Fulgenzi said. 

Here's more on security measures and policies at the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit.

2024 NFL draft schedule of events, parties

2024 NFL draft day activities are from noon to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, events go from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use the NFL OnePass app to find more on what's planned and when throughout the NFL draft blueprint.

Activities include a Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit and an autograph signing opportunity with current and former NFL players, as well as a 40-yard dash, vertical jump, deep throw accuracy challenges, and more. There will also be a collection of Detroit-based food trucks for participants who attend.

Here are more ideas on what to do at the 2024 NFL draft:

• NFL draft parties: District Detroit, Greektown, hotels, restaurants and more
• At Ford Field: Lions to host NFL draft event for season ticket holders
• NFL Shop: Where to find the NFL's pop-up store in downtown Detroit
• Art and murals: Detroit's DCLEATED exhibit across town … plus 8 downtown murals to see
• Roller skating and games: Next Level by RollerCade set to open right near the draft
• Check out the lights: Detroit's People Mover will light up for the draft

Things to do in Detroit during the 2024 NFL draft

Detroit is a city rich with museums, restaurants and activities throughout. If you're interested in exploring the area outside of the draft, you can go to the Motown Museum, the Michigan Science Center, check out golf-rich southeast Michigan , and even catch a Detroit Tigers game on April 26, 27 or 28 when they host the Kansas City Royals. And get a souvenir while you're in the city.

Looking for ideas? Check out these guides we put together for you:

• Where to eat: Your guide to breakfast, lunch and dinner in Detroit
• Where to shop: 7 places to get Detroit souvenirs , plus Somerset Collection and Born In Detroit pop-ups
• Where to see concerts: Big Sean, Detroit Youth Choir lead list of performers
• Where to golf: The top 10 golf courses to play near downtown Detroit
• Where to take your kids: Top kid-friendly events to check out at the NFL draft
• Where to take photos: Iconic Detroit places where you can snap photos while you're here
• Must-see attractions: Where to go in Detroit while you're here

What else is Detroit doing for the NFL draft?

Here's a list of other attractions and events planned for Detroit and the 2024 NFL draft:

• The Detroit "Hollywood-style" sign is constructed along eastbound Interstate 94. Here's how to scope it out .
• Plus, there are five "Welcome to Detroit" signs going up on other stretches of highways.
• Country star Jelly Roll is planning an intimate "Night Before" concert at Fillmore Detroit on April 24.
• Detroit City Distillery has several NFL draft events planned .
• Circuit Court at Detroit city hall will suspend in-person services during NFL draft week.

Download the NFL OnePass app to stay up to date on what's happening during the draft.

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Man dies after setting himself on fire near Trump trial courthouse in NYC

By Graham Kates , Pat Milton , Jericka Duncan

Updated on: April 20, 2024 / 8:38 PM EDT / CBS News

A man who set himself on fire outside the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is underway has died, police said. 

Witnesses said that they saw the man — identified by the New York Police Department as 37-year-old Max Azzarello — pour liquid over his head and set himself on fire at 1:39 p.m. local time on Friday. 

In a briefing immediately after the incident, the NYPD said Azzarello, a Florida resident who had arrived in New York City earlier in the week, walked into Collect Pond Park, opened a book bag, and scattered papers and pamphlets on the ground before setting himself ablaze. Police described the materials as "like a conspiracy-theory type of pamphlet." 

Azzarello then fell on a police barrier. Civilians and court officers used coats and extinguishers to try to put out the fire, the NYPD said, and the New York City Fire Department responded, finally extinguishing the fire. 

The FDNY said that Azzarello was transported to New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, which has a burn center, in critical condition. 

The NYPD confirmed to CBS News overnight that Azzarello had died on Friday night. 

Four officers who responded to the fire suffered minor injuries.

Azzarello had posted a statement on social media, officials said. Although the incident took place close to the court where Trump's trial is taking place, officials said Azzarello did not appear to be targeting any particular person or group and added that he seemed to be a conspiracy theorist.

One witness described pamphlets that Azzarello threw, apparently while making allegations about New York University.

 "I heard this clattering, and it was those papers that he had flung up in the air," the witness said. "That caught our attention and — caught my attention, anyway ... then he pulled out a can and he poured it over himself. And at that point, I thought, 'Oh ... this is gonna be awful." 

"It happened so fast — what do you do?" another witness said. 

Graham Kates is an investigative reporter covering criminal justice, privacy issues and information security for CBS News Digital. Contact Graham at [email protected] or [email protected]

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Anzac Day is this Thursday. Here's where to watch a service and how to make Anzac biscuits

This week Australians and New Zealanders will stop to commemorate Anzac Day. 

But while the date is specific to the Gallipoli landing in 1915, it's a day to pay respect to all Australians who have served and died in military operations throughout history. 

When is Anzac Day?

Anzac Day is on April 25 every year. 

This year, that falls on a Thursday. 

Is Anzac Day a public holiday?

Anzac Day is a public holiday across Australia and New Zealand. 

In years where April 25 falls on a weekend, some states and territories may hold the public holiday on the Monday or Friday — but because it's on a weekday this year, that's not the case. 

What does Anzac stand for?

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. 

What is Anzac Day?

It's a national day of remembrance, commemorating those who have served and died in military operations.

Or, as the Australian War Memorial puts it, it's a time for the nation to "reflect on the many different meanings of war".

What's an Anzac biscuit?

These days, an Anzac biscuit (or bickie, depending on how casual you want to be) is typically a sweet oaty biscuit made with desiccated coconut and golden syrup. 

But in a summary of Australia's Anzac Day traditions written for the federal government , David Watt points out that this wasn't always the case. 

"The original Anzac biscuit, also known as the Anzac wafer or tile, was a hardtack biscuit or long shelf-life biscuit substitute for bread," he says. 

"These were not necessarily popular with soldiers at Gallipoli, but there are now recipes for more edible domestic versions."

The Australian War Museum has three historical Anzac biscuit recipes on its website , which we've reproduced here:

Anzac tile/wafer recipe

The army biscuit, also known as an Anzac wafer or Anzac tile, is essentially a long shelf-life, hardtack biscuit, eaten as a substitute for bread. Unlike bread, though, the biscuits are very, very hard. Some soldiers preferred to grind them up and eat them as porridge. The following recipe has been supplied courtesy of Arnott's Biscuits Limited, through Frank Townsend, chief chemist. Originally, the biscuits were baked in large industrial ovens but the recipe has been altered so that one can bake them in a domestic oven. Ingredients sufficient for six biscuits: 200gm/1.5cups/300mls flour 400 gm/3 cups/600 mls wholemeal flour 40 gm/5 tbls sugar 20 gm/3 tbls milk powder 1.5 gm/good pinch salt 220 mls water (Use self-raising flour. If self-raising flour is not available, sieve 10 grams of baking powder together with plain flour before adding other ingredients.) Method Place flour, sugar, and milk powder in a large bowl and blend with your fingertips. Form into a pile and scoop out a hole (well) in the centre. Add all of the water in which the salt has been dissolved. Thoroughly work the flour from the inside of the well into the water until the whole is a mass of lumps of flour and water. Once the dough is formed, transfer it to a tabletop or pastry board. The dough should now be torn apart, rubbed into balls, and thrown together, and the process repeated until the mass is well mixed and in the form of a hard dough. The dough is then rested for about half an hour. Now roll the dough in 8mm–thick sheets using a rolling pin and two 8mm thick guides (wooden slats are ideal), the dough being rolled down between the two guides until the rolling pin rests on the guides during each traverse. The rolled sheet of dough is then cut into 90 mm squares, preferably by pressing with the edge of a steel rule rather than slicing with a knife. The pressing action helps to join the top and bottom surfaces and will improve the lift on baking. A cardboard square, 90 mm on each side, can be used as a pattern to ensure uniformity in your tiles. Next, the biscuit squares should be docked by having a regular horizontal and vertical pattern of holes pushed into them at about 18 mm spaces with a flat-ended pin or rod. Push it in until it bottoms, twist slightly, and then withdraw. Repeat at the next position. Each biscuit should have five vertical and five horizontal rows of docker holes, 25 holes in all. There are those at the Memorial who argue for 49 holes (7 x 7) as the authentic number of docker holes. Place on a lightly greased steel baking sheet, with the biscuits about 6 mm apart, and form a wall around the load with scrap dough to avoid burning the edges of the biscuits. Bake at about 200 degrees centigrade for 30 to 40 minutes on a low shelf in the oven. Take care not to burn them. To achieve a suitable hardness in your biscuits, store for a time in an air-tight container.

Source: Australian War Memorial

Anzac biscuits (without coconut)

The popular Anzac biscuit is a traditional, eggless sweet biscuit. Early recipes did not include coconut. The following recipe (without coconut) was published in The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Queensland) on Saturday, 14th August 1926. Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup melted butter 1 tbsp golden syrup 2 tbsp boiling water 1 tsp bicarbonate soda (add a little more water if mixture is too dry) Method Combine dry ingredients. Mix golden syrup, boiling water and bicarbonate of soda until they froth. Add melted butter. Combine butter mixture and dry ingredients. Drop teaspoons of mixture onto floured tray, allowing room for spreading. Bake in a slow oven.

Anzac biscuits (with coconut)

The Country Women's Association of New South Wales Calendar of Cake and Afternoon Tea Delicacies: a recipe for each day of the year (Sydney: The Association, 1933) included two recipes for Anzac biscuits, one without coconut and the following version which included coconut. Anzac biscuits, No. 2 Ingredients: 1 cup each of rolled oats, sugar and coconut 1 tablespoon syrup 3/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water) Method Melt butter. Add syrup to dissolved soda and water. Combine with melted butter. Mix dry ingredients and stir in liquid. Place small balls on to a buttered tray and bake in a moderate oven. Lift out carefully with a knife as they are soft till cold.

Why is Anzac Day on April 25?

It's the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand armed forces during World War I. 

On April 25 1915, the soldiers landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula, in what was then known as Turkey (which is now officially known as Türkiye).

The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), which was the capital of the Ottoman Empire. 

This was when Australia and New Zealand were fighting as part of the Commonwealth for Britain, which had declared war against Germany. 

The Ottoman Empire was, at the time, an ally of Germany. 

The Gallipoli campaign was supposed to be a fast victory, but it ended up dragging on for eight months, with heavy casualties on both sides. 

More than 8,000 Australian soldiers died during the campaign.

It had a profound impact on Australians at home and the first day of the campaign "became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those who died in the war", the Australian War Memorial website says. 

"Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives, the actions of Australian and New Zealand forces during the campaign left a powerful legacy," the website says. 

"What became known as the 'Anzac legend' became an important part of the identity of both nations, shaping the ways in which they viewed both their past and their future."

How is Anzac Day commemorated?

There are many traditions associated with the day, but the two key events are a memorial service at dawn and a march later in the day. 

Dawn services are symbolic of the time Anzac forces originally landed on the shores of Gallipoli.

These ceremonies typically involve the laying of floral wreaths, a moment of silence and a rendition of The Last Post — which is a specific tune played on a bugle. 

Later in the day, former and current military personnel and family representatives march in a parade and gather with the public for a formal memorial service. 

Anyone can go to the public services , which are typically held in central areas. 

How can I find Anzac Day service near me?

Head to the RSL Australia official website to find out what events are happening near you .

But if you're unable to make it there in person, you can watch the services on ABC TV and the station's streaming service ABC iview. 

The Sydney Dawn Service will be broadcast live on ABC TV, ABC NEWS channel, ABC iview and on the ABC listen app from 4:20am AEST, followed by the Canberra Dawn Service at 5:30am.

ABC TV and ABC NEWS channel will broadcast the Gallipoli Dawn Service live from 12:30pm AEST, the Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service from 1:30pm AEST and the governor-general's address from 6:55pm AEST.

But there will be broadcasts for each of the nation's capital cities. 

Capital city broadcasts

Every capital city will have live TV coverage of a local march, however coverage of capital city dawn services varies.

State TV broadcasts of capital city marches and dawn services will also be streamed live on ABC iview.

The Adelaide Dawn Service will be broadcast live on ABC TV, ABC iview, ABC Radio Adelaide, ABC Radio SA and on the ABC listen app from 6am to 7am (CST).

The Adelaide March will be broadcast on ABC TV and ABC iview from 9am to 12pm (CST) and will include highlights of the Adelaide Dawn Service.

• ABC TV South Australia Live Stream

The Brisbane March will be broadcast live between 10am and 12.30pm (AEST) on ABC TV and ABC iview. 

• ABC TV Queensland Live Stream

The Darwin Dawn Service will be broadcast live on ABC TV, ABC iview, ABC Radio Darwin, ABC Radio NT and on the ABC listen app from 6am to 7am (CST).

The Darwin March will be broadcast on ABC TV from 9am to 10am (CST).

• ABC TV Northern Territory Live Stream

The Canberra Dawn Service will be broadcast live on ABC TV, ABC NEWS channel, ABC iview, Radio National, ABC Local Radio and on the ABC listen app from 5.30am (AEST).

• ABC TV ACT Live Stream

The Hobart March will be broadcast live between 11am and 12.30pm (AEST) on ABC TV and ABC iview. This will include highlights of the Hobart Dawn Service .

• ABC TV Tasmania Live Stream

The Melbourne March which will include Dawn Service highlights and will be broadcast on ABC TV and ABC iview from 9am to 12pm (AEST). 

The Melbourne Dawn Service  will be broadcast live on ABC Radio Melbourne and on the ABC listen app  from 5.30am.

• ABC TV Victoria Live Stream

The Perth March will be broadcast live between 9am and 10:30am (AWST) on ABC TV and ABC iview. This will include highlights of the Perth Dawn Service .

• ABC TV Western Australia Live Stream

The Sydney Dawn Service will be broadcast live on ABC TV, ABC NEWS channel, ABC iview, ABC Radio Sydney, ABC Radio NSW and on the ABC listen app from 4:20am (AEST).

The Sydney March will be broadcast on ABC TV and ABC iview from 9am (AEST).

• ABC TV New South Wales Live Stream

All Anzac Day TV programming will be added to the Australia Remembers collection on ABC iview.

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