Junagadh
Junagadh District of Gujarat spreads over an area of 10,607 sq km. Literally the name Junagadh means ancient fort. Scintillating Special Holidays with us.The rule of the Mauryans, Kshatrapas, Guptas, Vilabhis, Chudasamas, Gujarat Sultans and Babi Nawabs has left individual imprints in Junagadh. Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim and Jain religions have influenced the culture and left behind beautiful edifices which are proof of architectural splendour.

The main city is Junagadh, which is located at the foot of the Girnar hills, sacred to the Jain community. Rising to a height of more than 6,000 m, the five peaks are blessed by 16 carved and sculptured marble shrines. It is home to many legends and myths. Scintillating Special Holidays with us.

Major tourist attractions are the two fortifications, one encircling the town of Junagadh and the other surrounding Uparkot in the west. Uparkot fortress was of strategic importance during the Maurya and Gupta reigns and has survived at least 16 sieges. The fort has an elaborately adorned entrance which leads to archeological ruins within the fortification. Buddhist caves, rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka, ancient forts, Jami mosque, and step wells are some of the attractions. Explore the hotels and packages with Indian Travel Agent.

Beaches
Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach
Beautiful blue waters, bubbly birds, soft sands and the captivating colorful fishing hamlets in the backdrop make Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach a perfect weekend getaway. It is located at Ahmedpur Mandvi in Junagadh District of Gujarat and is an ideal place for swimming and water sports. Water scooters, skiing, surfing, parasailing and speedboat trips sponsored by Gujarat Tourism make this an ideal location for a beach enthusiast. Explore the hotels and packages with Indian Travel Agent.

Ahmedpur Mandvi commands a panoramic view across the Creek of Diu Island. Explore the hotels and packages with Indian Travel Agent.This beach stretches around 6-km and provides utmost relaxation to visitors. Traditional food in huts decorated with local style of architecture is another attraction.

Chorwad Beach
Perfect for a quiet holiday, Chorwad Beach lies about 66 km from Junagadh and 23 km from Veraval in Junagadh District. Although the sea is not calm always, the present climate and the imposing Chorwad Palace in the backdrop lures a host of tourists.

Somnath Beach
A virgin beach with silver soft sands and pristine clear waters, Somnath Beach is located behind the famous Somnath Temple in Gujarat. Dotted with coconut stalls and snack places, a ride on the camel through this unshaded beach is quite interesting. Explore the hotels and packages with Indian Travel Agent.

Veraval Beach
Veraval Beach, situated at the old fortified port town of Veraval, is 6 km from Somnath in Gujarat. Lapped by the waters of Arabian Sea it lies along the south-west coast of Saurashtra. This beach with benches and jogging path is the best place to loosen up. Veraval serves as the major seaport for the pilgrims to Mecca. It also has a picturesque fishing harbor. Explore Special Holidays with us.

Dams and Reservoirs
Kamleshwar Dam
Built on the Hiran river, Kamleshwar Dam is one of the biggest reservoirs in Sasan area. Explore Special Holidays with us.It is situated in the middle of Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, around 10 km from Sasan. The dam is a crocodile-breeding farm and the home for a variety of birds.

The nearest airport is at Keshod, which is connected with Mumbai. The nearest railway station is the Chorwad Road railway station on the Ahmedabad - Veraval line.

Hills and Mountains
Girnar Hill
Girnar, a scenic mountain range which rises to 3660 ft above the sea level, is the highest peak in Gujarat. Situated on the outskirts of Junagadh, it is also one of the most sacred pilgrimage centers for the Jain community in the state. Girnar Hill is also home to the lions in India and is 5 km east of Junagadh. Explore Special Holidays with us.
Girnar is dotted with numerous beautifully carved ancient Jain temples. There is a rock at the foot of the hill, bearing an inscription of Ashoka (2nd century BC). It also sports two other inscriptions, which date back to 150 and 455 AD. Girnar is also famous for the Kathiawadi culture.

Historical Monuments
Adi Chadi Vav
Adi Chadi Vav is a step-well situated at the Uperkot Fort in Junagadh, one of the most picturesque towns in India. Built in the 15th century, the step-well has a spiral staircase and 172 steps.
Legend has it that two slave girls had been bricked up as a sacrifice so that the well may continue to supply water. Near by attractions are 1500 years old Buddhist caves and Navghan Kuva, an 11th century step-well with a depth of 52 m. Explore Special Holidays with us.

Rock Edicts of Ashoka
Fourteen Rock Edicts of Emperor Ashoka are seen at Junagadh, in Gujarat, cut into a great rock outside the city. These inscriptions in Pali language ( Brahmi script) date back to 263 BC.

Rudrakama added Sanskrit inscriptions in around 150 AD, and Skandagupta in about 450 AD. The inscriptions came to the notice of the world in 1837. Since then millions of people from all over the country and abroad have visited this magnificent historic site. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

The inscriptions preach 16 principles such as matery of the senses, purity of thought, gratitude, devotion, self-control, secular thinking and kindness. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India. They oppose animal sacrifice and greed. The Edicts tell the tale of Ashoka's repentance for death and destruction during the wars waged by him.

Tomb of Nuri Shah
Tomb of Nuri Shah is situated in the Uparkot Fort, which is on the eastern side of Junagadh. The fort, built in the 4th century by Chandragupta, stands on a plateau. The fort is open daily from 07:00 to 18.30 hrs.
Junagadh is 327 km south-west of Ahmedabad.

Rocks and Caves
Buddhist Caves at Junagadh
Buddhist Caves in Junagadh are classic examples of rock cut architecture. These caves have ornamented pillars, carved entrances, water cisterns, chaitya hall, monastic cells for meditation and chaitya windows.
It is located near the Jama Masjid in Junagadh. Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

Wildlife Sanctuaries
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
Established in 1965, Gir National Park and Lion Sanctuary is situated at Sasan Gir, in the south-west of Saurashrea Peninsula, in Junaghad District of Gujarat. Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.It was primarily established as a forest reserve to conserve the Asiatic lion, and was declared a national park in 1974.

The Gir National Park and Lion Sanctuary is collectively known as the Gir Protected Area. It is spread over an area of 130,000 hectares. Rough and steep rocky hillside covered with mixed deciduous forests encircle the park. The park is home to over 300 lions. Popular of the other residents here are leopards, chital, nilgai, chinkara, four horned antelope, wild boar and a variety of birds and reptiles. Apart from these, a crocodile rearing farm can be seen in the vicinity. Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.