Junagadh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Junagadh fort and town was established at the foothills of Girnar hill during reign of the Maurya Empire and continued to be used during Gupta period, but it lost its importance when the capital of Saurashtra region was moved from Junagadh to Vallabhi by Maitrakas. Chudasamas settled around Junagadh from 875 CE according to bards when they acquired Vamansthali (Vanthli) from Chavda ruler. Chudasama ruler Graharipu (r. c.940-c.982) cleared the old citadel free from the jungle. From the evidence contained in the Hemchandra's Dvyashraya, it can be concluded that Graharipu laid the foundations of the citadel as it now exists. the legend is told about its rediscovery.
Junagadh fort and town was established at the foothills of Girnar hill during reign of the Maurya Empire and continued to be used during Gupta period, but it lost its importance when the capital of Saurashtra region was moved from Junagadh to Vallabhi by Maitrakas. Chudasamas settled around Junagadh from 875 CE according to bards when they acquired Vamansthali (Vanthli) from Chavda ruler. Chudasama ruler Graharipu (r. c.940-c.982) cleared the old citadel free from the jungle. From the evidence contained in the Hemchandra's Dvyashraya, it can be concluded that Graharipu laid the foundations of the citadel as it now exists. the legend is told about its rediscovery.
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Bellevue Sarovar Premiere Junagadh

Bellevue Sarovar Premiere Junagadh

4 out of 5
Railway Station Rd, near Indralok Hotel Junagadh Gujarat
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The Fern Leo Resort & Club Junagadh

The Fern Leo Resort & Club Junagadh

3.5 out of 5
Near Girnar Darwaja Junagadh Gujarat
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Junagadh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Uperkot and Shri Swaminarayan Mandir ...
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The Fern Leo Resort & Club Junagadh
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Hotel Platinum

3 out of 5
4th floor, Platinum arcade,Jayshree road Junagadh gujarat
Stay at this hotel in Junagadh. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Mahabat ...
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Boutique wilderness stay by forest lawns. Peaceful! Pet‑Friendly!

Boutique wilderness stay by forest lawns. Peaceful! Pet‑Friendly!

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Stay at this villa in Junagadh. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Mount Girnar and Uperkot Fort are located nearby.
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Rudra Resort

Rudra Resort

2 out of 5
Bhojde Talala GJ
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Popular places to visit

Beautiful View of Girnar Jain Temples From the Top, Neminath Jain Temple, Girnar, Junagadh, Gujarat, India.

Mount Girnar

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Girnar during your travels in Junagadh. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.

Mount Girnar
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Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Enjoy an outing to Shri Swaminarayan Mandir during your stay in Junagadh. Wander the forests or discover the area's waterfalls.

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Girnar Hill

After visiting Girnar Hill, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Junagadh. Wander the forests or discover the area's waterfalls.

Girnar Hill

Damodar Kund Water Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Damodar Kund Water Reservoir during your travels in Junagadh. Discover the area's waterfalls and volcano viewpoints.

Damodar Kund Water Reservoir

Mahabat Maqbara

Find out about the history of Junagadh with a stop at Mahabat Maqbara. Discover the area's waterfalls and volcano viewpoints.

Mahabat Maqbara

Dataar Hills

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dataar Hills during your travels in Junagadh. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

Dataar Hills

Activities

Private Day Tour from Rajkot to Junagarh and Somnath Temple

Sacred Sojourn: Junagarh & Somnath Temple Tour from Rajkot

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Sacred Sojourn: Junagarh & Somnath Temple Tour from Rajkot
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