About Junagadh
Goalpara to Junagadh distnce : 2713 km
Estimated travel time : 49.9 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 Goalpara to Junagadh is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Goalpara to Junagadh by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Goalpara to Junagadh distance is 2713 Km and is 49.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Guwahati, Assam - Located around 143 km from Goalpara, Guwahati is a major city in Northeast India and offers attractions such as Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, Brahmaputra River Cruise, and Assam State Zoo.
2. Shillong, Meghalaya - Situated approximately 200 km from Goalpara, Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya and known for its beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, and viewpoints like Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, and Don Bosco Museum.
3. Siliguri, West Bengal - Located around 440 km from Goalpara, Siliguri is a major commercial city and serves as a gateway to various popular tourist destinations like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Gangtok. You can plan a short detour to any of these places.
4. Patna, Bihar - Situated approximately 850 km from Goalpara, Patna is the capital city of Bihar and has several historical and cultural attractions. Some prominent places to visit include Mahavir Mandir, Patna Museum, Golghar, and the ancient city of Nalanda.
5. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Located around 1,000 km from Goalpara, Varanasi is considered one of the holiest cities in India and is known for its ghats, temples, and religious rituals on the banks of the River Ganges.
6. Ahmedabad, Gujarat - Situated approximately 700 km from Junagadh, Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and offers attractions such as the Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Adalaj Stepwell, and Sidi Saiyyed Mosque.
7. Rajkot, Gujarat - Located around 380 km from Junagadh, Rajkot is another prominent city in Gujarat and is famous for its cleanliness as well as historic sites like Jubilee Garden, Watson Museum, and Kaba Gandhi No Delo (Gandhi's childhood residence).