About Junagadh
Ajmer to Junagadh distnce : 826 km
Estimated travel time : 15 hours
Junagadh is a one the popular destination of India, where you can get to see, historical monuments, beautifully carved ancient temples, hills famous of them is Girnar, beaches along the shore of the Arabian sea. The town is also a one of the historically important site of the India that attract the tourists to see the beauty of the India's cultural and heritage.
Stepped in history, culture, spirituality and religion, Junagadh is the Soul of Saurastra. In just 60 km the terrain descends from Mt Girnar, Gujarat's highest point, to the Veraval coast. The town is famous for its fort, its markets, the song-dance culture, the spices and pickles, and for the friendly people. The history of Junagadh dates back many centuries The Mauryan king Chandragupta Maurya constructed the famous Junagadh Fort here as far back as 319 BC.13. The town is famous for the Gir Sanctuary, the only abode to Asiatic lions and mountain range of Girnar which is also a major pilgrimage destination for the Jainism. This place has something for everyone like the ruins of the 300BC Uparkot Fort, stone-cut stepwells Adi Kadi Vav and Navghan Kuwo, plus Buddhist caves, Darbar Hall Museum is housed in a former palace.
Taxi from Ajmer to Junagadh is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Ajmer to Junagadh by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Ajmer to Junagadh distance is 826 Km and is 15 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Udaipur - Known as the "City of Lakes," Udaipur is famous for its beautiful palaces and lakes such as Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lake. It is a great place to explore the rich culture and history of Rajasthan.
2. Mount Abu - This hill station is a popular tourist destination and is famous for its cool climate and stunning views. The Dilwara Temples and Nakki Lake are major attractions here.
3. Ahmedabad - As Gujarat's largest city, Ahmedabad offers a mix of modern and traditional attractions. Visit the Sabarmati Ashram, the historical Jama Masjid, and enjoy the local cuisine.
4. Gir National Park - Located near Junagadh, Gir National Park is home to the Asiatic lion and is one of the most important protected areas in Asia. Wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers should not miss this stopover.
5. Somnath Temple - Situated in Prabhas Patan near Junagadh, the famous Somnath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. It attracts a large number of devotees and tourists throughout the year.
6. Junagadh Fort - In Junagadh, the Uparkot Fort is a significant historical site. It offers panoramic views of the city and houses ancient monuments like the Adi-Kadi Vav stepwell and the Buddhist caves.
Tourist Attractions
Uparkot Fort
Mahabat Maqbara Palace
Sakkarbaug Zoological Park
Junagadh Museum
Damodar Kund
Adi Kadi Vav
Bhavnath Mahadev Temple
Jatashankar Mahadev Mandir
Shree Swaminarayan Mukhya Temple
Uparkot Caves
Willingdon Dam
Navghan Kuvo
Khapara Kodiya Caves
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Guru Dattatreya Paduka Mandir
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Girnar Natural Safari
Buddhist Cave
Girnar Jain Tirth
Ambaji Temple
Mrugi Kund
Science Museum