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The
friendly town of Junagadh has some interesting sites. The pilgrimage
site of Mount Girnar is a popular place to visit. An old wall, much
of which is now missing, surrounds the city. Not many foreign visitors
come here, and it is a relatively hassle-free place.
Junagadh
was the capital of Gujarat under the Kshatrapa rulers from the 2nd to
4th centuries. The Chadva Rajputs ruled from Junagadh from 875 AD. Eventually
the city came under the rule of the Muslims. At Independence, the Muslim
ruler wanted Junagadh to become part of Pakistan, but the city’s
Hindu majority exiled him.
Orientation
and Information
Junagadh is a little difficult to get around because of its design.
For Rs 15 you can go to most places in the city by auto-rickshaw. You
can rent a bicycle from shops around Chittakhara Chowk for Rs 20 a day.
Mr
Sorathis, the owner of the Relief Hotel, has a Website (http://www.junagadhinfo.com)
that give infomration about Junagadh.
Bank of Baroda, next to the local bus stand, changes
cash and travelers cheques efficiently. You can change money at the
State Bank of India, near Diwan Chowk (11am-2pm).
Swati Restaurant changes travelers cheques.
The
GPO (Poste Restante) is 3km southwest of the center
of town. Postal Code: 362001. There is a post office near the local
bus stand on MG Rd.
Global
Cyber Cafe, MG Road, south of the Post Office offers Internet for Rs
30 per hr.
Ayurvedic Museum
There is a small Ayurvedic Museum at the Ayurvedic
College at Sadarbag in the west part of town. The personnel
are helpful to those interested in learning something about this ancient
and natural medical treatment.
Mount Girnar
Girnar Mountain is about 1100m (3630 ft) high and is an extinct volcano.
It is said that Mount Girnar was once a flying mountain. It is 4km east
of Junagadh and is the main tourist attraction in the area.
On
the plateau about 180m (600 ft) from the top of the hill, is a group
of beautifully carved Jain temples built between 1128
and 1500. Neminath, the 22nd tirthankara, is said to
have died on Mount Girnar after living here for 700 years. There is
a special marble temple dedicated to him here, and a black marble statue
of him. The Mallinath Temple (1177) is impressive.
On
top of the hill is a small Vishnu temple dedicated to Dattatreya.
There is also a temple dedicated to the goddess Amba Mata
dating back to the 12th century. It is said that a visit to this temple
guarantees a happy marriage. There are good views from the top of the
mountain.
The
steps go down and up again to Gorakhnath Peak at 1100m
(3666 ft), where there are footprints of the rishi Gorakhnath.
There is another peak where there are footprints of Neminath. Further
on is a goddess Kalika shrine.
Visitors
must climb 5,500 steps to reach the top of the hill, so it is best to
start early in the morning (before 7 am). It is a difficult two-hour
climb. Hundreds of people climb this hill every day. There are many
stalls selling cold drinks along the way, but none selling bottled water,
so bring your own.
You
are allowed to wear shoes to walk up the hill. There are buses from
downtown (near the post office) or from the local bus stand (hourly,
Rs 3, buses #3 and #4) to the foot of the hill. You can take a rickshaw
for Rs 35.
Damodara Kund
This kund is about a km before the bottom of Girnar Hill. It is a sacred
bathing tank. Close to Damodara Kund is Revati Kund. It is said that
Revata left Dwarka and moved near Girnar Hill after his daughter, Revati,
married Lord Balarama.
Near Aswatthama Hill, which is north of Damodara Kund, is the Damodarji
Temple, said to have been built by Vajranabha, Lord Krishna’s
great-grandson.
Uperkot
Fort
Uperkot is an impressive fort located on a plateau in the middle of
town. It was originally built in 319 BC. It was covered over for 300
years, then rediscovered in 976 AD. It was besieged 16 times over an
800-year period. One siege lasted twelve years, but was not successful.
Visitors
enter the fort through a large gate. Some parts of the fort’s
walls are 20m high. If, after entering the gate you turn left, you will
come to Jama Masjid, which was built on top of a Hindu
temple. It has 140 pillars supporting its ceiling.
Further down the road are what are believed to be old Buddhist
Caves said to be 1,500 years old (dating from before 500 AD).
They are carved into the rocky hill and have stone carvings and floral
work. There are also the Khapra Kodia Caves north of
the fort, and the Babupyana Caves south of the fort.
There
is a huge, fifteen-foot cannon, which was made in Egypt in 1531. There
are also two interesting large step wells (vavs) here. The 11th century
Navghan Kuva has a circular stairway that descends
over 50m down into the well. The Adi Chadi Vav descends
down 170 steps.
There
is also a garden up the stairs to your right from the main gate, which
is a good place to rest after walking around the fort. Open daily 6
am to 7 pm. Admission Rs 1.
Durbar Hall &
Museum
The Durbar Hall and Museum has an interesting collection of weapons,
thrones, silver articles, costumes, paintings, tapestries, and palanquins
on display. It is not far from the entrance to the fort. Open daily
(except Wed) 9 am to 12:15 pm and 3 to 6 pm. Closed holidays and the
2nd and 4th Sat of each month. Admission Rs 5
Ashokan
Edicts
About 2km east of Junagadh and 6km from the foot of Girnar Hill, between
the two places, is an edict of Emperor Ashok inscribed on a rock dating
from the 3rd century BC.
The
edicts impart moral instructions on dharma, harmony, tolerance, and
peace. It is in a small modern building to your right, on the way to
Girnar Hill. Open 9 am to 1 pm and 2to 6 pm.
Mahabat Muqbara. Admission $5 for foreigners Rs 5 for Indians.
This
impressive mausoleum has splendid arches, many domes, and towering minarets.
The architecture is detailed and opulently done. It has finely carved
silver doors. There is a mosque next to it. It is located on Mahatma
Gandhi Rd, near the railway station.
Sakar
Bagh
Sakar Bagh is a garden located 4km north of the downtown area of Junagadh.
The small Junagadh Zoo at Sakar Bagh has Gir lions,
tigers, leopards, and other animals. Open daily 9 am to 6 pm. Admission
Rs 10.
There
is the Junagadh Museum here containing archeological
items, manuscripts, and statues. Open daily except Wed 9 am to 12:15
pm and 3 to 6 pm.
Where to Stay
There are railway Retiring Rooms for
Rs 100/125.
The popular Hotel Relief (262-0280), Chittakhana Chowk,
is a clean place with a good manager. Rooms are Rs 250 with common bath
and Rs 350 to Rs 400 for a double with bath. Rooms with A/C are Rs 500/600.
All rooms have hot water. It is a good place, but the front rooms can
be extremely noisy—so much so that you cannot sleep. I believe
the price is higher than it should be. It has a good restaurant.
Also good is the Hotel National (262-7891), Kalwa Chowk,
which has simple rooms for Rs 250/300, clean double rooms for Rs 350,
and A/C rooms for Rs 600/650. This place has hot water and some of the
rooms have bathrooms. Recommended.
Hotel Ashiyana (262-4299, 262-0299), Jayshree Rd, has
good rooms for Rs 200/300 and Rs 400/500 with A/C. Good value rooms.
Rooms have TVs
Hotel Somnath (262-4645), by the railway station,
has clean rooms for Rs 300/350 and Rs 800/950 with A/C.
Capital Guest House, Kalwa Chowk, is a basic budget
place with rooms with common bath for Rs 150/175. 24-hour checkout.
The nearby Lake and Jai Shree Guest Houses (262-1032)
are about the same.
Hotel Anand is a clean, newer place with rooms for
Rs 200/300 and Rs 600 with A/C, phone, and a TV. The rooms in the front
are noisy. Not a good value.
GTDC Girnar (262-1201; fax 262-2029), Mejewadi Gate,
is in a quiet, inconveniently located area of town. Rooms are Rs 300/350
and Rs 500/700 with A/C. Dorm beds are Rs 75. Restaurants serves Gujarati
Thalis
President (262-5661) is a mid-range place with all
rooms having hot water and a TV. The front rooms are on a busy road,
so they are noisy.
Where to Eat
The A/C Santoor Restaurant (262-3661),
Mahatma Gandhi Rd, south of Chittakhana Chowk, has good Punjabi and
South Indian food (main prep under Rs 30). Recommended. (10am-3pm, 5pm-10pm).
$-$$.
Also good is the Swati Restaurant (262-5296), on Jayshree
Talkies Rd. $-$$.
Geeda Lodge, near the railway station, has good, cheap
thalis. $.
Poonam, a little off Dhal Rd, has good Gujarati thalies
(11 am to 10 pm). Sign is in Gujarati. Located above a STD place. $.
Sagar Restaurant (262-3661), next to Vrindavvan Guest House, has good
vegetarian food.
Travel
Train Reservation
Office (131) Mon-Sat 8 am-1 pm, 3pm-7pm, Sun 8am-2pm
The Girnar
Exp #9845 (10 pm, 10 hr) and the Somnath Mail #9923 (7 pm, 9½
hr) go to Ahmedabad. There are three trains daily to Veraval (2 hr).
There is a train to Sasan Gir, which then continues on to Delwada (for
Diu). The Veravat-Rajkot Mail #9006 takes four hours to arrive in Rajkot.
To get to Mumbai, there is the Veraval-Rajkot Mail #9837 (1 pm, 3½
hr) to Rajkot, then the Saurashtra Mail (5:20 pm, 13 hr) to Mumbai Central
via Ahmedabad. Both trains can be reserved on the same ticket.
Bus
The Central bus stand is just west of Chittakhana Chowk. Buses go to
Veraval (Somnath) (2½ hr, every 2 hr), Porbandar (2 hr, every
half-hour), Sasan Gir (2 hr, every hour) and Rajkot (2 hr, every half-hour,
6 am to midnight). There are private bus companies along Dhal Rd, with
good buses and minivans traveling to locations all over
Mahasagar
Travels, near the railway station arrange private bues to Mumbai
(19 hr), Rajkot and other places. Also have a branch at Kalwa Chowk
(262-1913). Gujarat. Raviraj Travels (262-9919), at
the Hotel Vaibhav, operates many deluxe minibuses to cities around Gujarat.
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