Junagadh

Year’s together man has evolved and created historical presages in this earth, and one among them, a piece of land is Junagadh, which speaks great values about history, religion and nature. The meaning of this location is “ancient fort” and has great imprints of great rulers of the country such as Mauryans, Kshatrapas, Guptas,Vilabhis, Chudasmas,Gujarat Sultans and Babi Nawabs etc; and unchangeable morals and theorem of great prophets have nourished culture and teaching in this place in this regard Hinduism, Buddhism,Islamism and Jainism are the predecessors  to influence and leave back beautiful edifices and architectural proofs in this town. This city is spread over to a space of 10,607 sq.km and exactly situated at the foot of Girnar Hills which is considered to be the scared circumference to the Jain community, the spot is about 6,000m height, the five peaks is known to be the blessed by 16 carved and sculptured marble shrines indeed a great home to many legends and myths that creates history. The major tourist attractions are two fortifications, one that encamp the town of Junagadh and the other surrounds the Uparkot in the west. Buddhist caves, rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka, ancient forts, Jami mosque and step wells are some more locations that inspire tourist.

Junagadh

Located at the foot hills of Girnar the spot is said to be scared with religious influences of Jainism. In Gujarati language the name Junagadh means ‘ancient fort’ because the city is surrounded by the huge fort which has great values of the past. The place was previously the capital of Mauryan and Gupta dynasties and even to Chudasma Rajputs rule during the medieval period. Imprints of olden day’s importance still exist and speak worth about the architecture and strategy of kingship. Major places are Rock Edicts, Maqbara, Chowad Beach (66km) Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach, Sasan Gir Forest and Sanctuary (65km) and Somnath Temple. The Uparkot fortress is still in marvel that it survived at least 16 sieges during the Maurya and Gupta reigns the entrance of the fort adorns and leads to archeological ruins as of today.

Delvada

It is a small town located on the Arabian coast, the main attraction here is the Shri delvada teerth, Shri Una teerth dedicated to Shri Adinath Bhagavan is situated 6km north in Una. The gorgeous Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach is also nearby for the tourist to relax.

Gir National park & Wildlife Sanctuary

The erstwhile location here were rough and steep rocky hills around beautified by nature, later in the year 1965 the park was established as a national asset to preserve floras and faunas to the country. The Lion Sanctuary which is situated at Sasan Gir, in the south-west of Saurashrea Peninsula was the primary establishment to conserve the Asian Lions and Lionesses, and later opened to the public as a park for visit during the year 1974, and became famous spot of tourist interest as Gir protected area which is spread over 130,000 hectares. Over 300 lions sojourn here and also considered to be a home for various other species like Leopards, Chital, Nilgai, Chinkara, Four horned Antelope, Wild boar and a variety of fowls of the air. The Crocodile rearing farm is another added attraction here. The best seasons to visit this location is from December to June and Monsoons are not friendly and the park is closed.

Girnar Hill

This location is another spot that exhibits that India has great importance in history for its yesterdays. The location is so scenic with its mountain ranges at a height of 3600 ft above the sea level, it is said to be the highest peak in Gujarat state. The Jain community does have a large number of Mandir in this region, hence this spot is considered to be a scared locale here, Moreover this place is also a home to the lions in India, the rock at the foot of the hill bears a proof of Ashoka Inscription which dates back to 2nd century BC is a historic mark and the other two inscriptions dates back to 150 and 455 AD. Girnar , a lovely natural location situated at the outskirts of Junagadh 5 km east, evokes Kathiawadi Culture to the people who live in here.

Kamleshwar Dam

Situated at the middle of Sasan Gir wildlife sanctuary by 10 km of distance, this dam is the major reservoir in this Sasan area built on the Hiran River. The dam is a crocodile breeding farm and the home for birds too…

Keshod

The charm of tourist is filled in this small little town around such as CHowad beach, Ahmedpur Mandvi beach, Sasan Gir forest,and Sanctuary and Somnath temple solicits visitors for short excursions.

Mangrol

This is a coastal town that exhibits a sort of island living, the spot is famous for its Kesar mangoes and coconuts. There is an ashram that etiquette student on self help principles and living, by emphasizing agriculture and animal husbandry. The nearby tourist visiting spots are Damodar Kund, Ashoka’s Rock Edicts and Ahmedpur Mandvi beach etc; the climate is cool and friendly by nature.

Somnath

Previously it was known as ‘Prabhas Patan’ it is one of the homes among twelve scared shrines of Lord Shiva. This location is said to be the most holy spot and pulls in pilgrims from all over the country. During the full moon days once a year a huge fair is held namely ‘Karthik Purnima’ which is the major attraction to the tourist. The nearby visiting spots are Junagadh gate, Somnath beach, Somnath museum, Bhaika teertha, jama Masjid, Bhidiyo Pagoda, Ahilyabai temple and Mai Puri ( a Sun temple now changed as a mosque by Mahmud of Ghazni).Chorwad beach (26km) and Gir national park which is located at a distance of 43km and the port of Veraval constitute will be of tourist interest. The best time will be November and December.

Sutrapada

The major attraction here is the Sun temple that carries values from 8th century as the fundamental form of northern shikhara.

Veraval

It is a town port of the royal family of Junagadh, the olden days walls are weak and vanished but the entrance of Junagadh gate and Patan gate is still a monument. The veraval beach is a good locale to stroll, swim and jogg, mostly this region is known as the fishing port wherein thousands of trawlers, country crafts and dhows shore in their catches and name it as the place of fishing port therefore, a large number of industries have evoked here. The Nawabi palacewith its Gothic finish facing the sea will be an amazing tourist site. The nearby attractions are the Porpandar beach (between Veraval and Dwarka), Chorwad beach located 23 km from the fishing center of Veraval and Gir National park which is situated 42km will be the spot of visit.