JunagarhRich in myth and legend Junagadh is an ancient and fortified city which takes its name from the old fort that lies at the foot of the Girnar Hill. Junagadh's history dates back to the Ashoka period. ACCESS The nearest airport is at Keshod, 37 km. Junagadh is a railhead on the Viramgam - Veraval section and has adirect connection with Ahmedabad. It is also connected by a network of state transport buses to Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Rajkot and Veraval. PLACES OF INTEREST Neminath Temple which is the biggest of the five beautiful Jain Temples on Mount Girnar; Ashoka's Edicts; Buddhist caves in the Uparkot fort; temples dedicated to Shiva, Amba and Gorakhnath. EXCURSIONS Chorwad, Prabhas Patan, Sasan Gir, Ahmedpur-Mandvi beach resort. Somnath - About 80 kms from Junagarh and about 25 kms from Chorwad, the legendary shore temple of Somnath is one of the twelve most sacred shiva shrines in India. It is, in fact considered as old as creation. ACCOMMODATION The palace of Gondal offers good accommodation and there are a number of private hotels. |