About Junagadh
Arwal to Junagadh distnce : 1978 km
Estimated travel time : 33.3 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 Arwal to Junagadh is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Arwal to Junagadh by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Arwal to Junagadh distance is 1978 Km and is 33.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Ahmedabad - Located approximately 383 km away from Arwal, Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and offers various attractions such as Sabarmati Ashram, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Kankaria Lake, and Akshardham Temple.
2. Rajkot - Situated around 320 km from Ahmedabad, Rajkot is another important city in Gujarat. Some notable attractions here include the Watson Museum, Swaminarayan Temple, Rotary Dolls Museum, and Jubilee Garden.
3. Somnath - Located approximately 146 km from Rajkot, Somnath is famous for the Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a holy place for Hindu pilgrimage.
4. Gir National Park - Situated around 60 km from Somnath, Gir National Park is a renowned wildlife sanctuary and home to the Asiatic Lions. Visitors can enjoy jeep safaris and spot various wildlife species like leopards, deer, and crocodiles.
5. Junagadh - Finally, you will reach Junagadh, which is around 95 km from Gir National Park. Junagadh is known for its historical significance and attractions such as Uparkot Fort, Junagadh Museum, Ashoka Rock Edicts, and Girnar Mountain (a popular pilgrimage site).
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
