If you come on a green tour, do not forget to visit these beautiful places of Junagadh, the experience will be memorable. – ..

Places to visit in Junagadh: There are many places worth visiting in Gujarat, but Junagadh in Saurashtra is special. Junagadh city surrounded by Girnar mountains is also famous for historical buildings. A large number of people come to Junagadh during the Mahashivratri fair and Leeli Parikrama.

This year also Karkat Sud Agiaras i.e. Green Parikrama of Girnar will start from next 12th November. The 36 kilometer long parikrama will continue till November 15 in which devotees from across the country including Gujarat will come to Junagadh. If you are also going to Junagadh then you can visit the tourist places of the city. Today we will tell you about the places worth visiting in Junagadh…

Girnar Hill
Girnar Hill is one of the most prominent places to visit in Junagadh. This hill is located a little away from the main city. Girnar Mountain is also mentioned in the ancient Vedas. Where apart from Jainism, people of Hindu religion also come. Thus, Girnar Hills are famous for their natural beauty as well as religious places and historical sites.

Gives National Park
Every year lakhs of tourists from India and abroad come to Gir National Park to see the Asiatic lions. Apart from the Asiatic lion, leopards, chinkaras, crocodiles and other animals are also found. This park was started by the Nawab of Junagadh. In 2010 there were 411 lions here.

Flat Hills
On the top of the Datar Hills is the Dargah of Jamial Shah Datar at an altitude of 2779 feet. To reach there you have to climb about 3000 stairs, which starts from Wellington Dam. Wellington Dam was built by the British on the Kalwa River. The special thing is that apart from Muslims, Hindu devotees also come to the Dargah of Datar.

Unparked Fort
Uparkot Fort in Junagadh is 2300 years old. Whose walls are up to 20 meters high in some parts. It is said that once upon a time there was a 300 feet deep valley near the fort. In which crocodiles lived, which were specially built for the protection of the fort. Apart from this, the stairs and caves in the fort are worth seeing.

tomb of love
The Tomb of Mohabbat, also known as the Tomb of Bahaduddin, is one of the most important tourist attractions due to its unique architecture, which was built between 1851 and 1882. The architecture of this mausoleum is a blend of European, Neo-Gothic and Indo-Islamic civilizations. The silver decorated gates, stone carvings on the windows and spiral staircase are very beautiful here.

Bhavanath Temple
Located in the foothills of Girnar, this Shiva temple of Bhavanath, famous for Naga Sadhus, turns into a mini Kumbh Mela on the day of Mahashivratri. Naga Sadhus from all over the country worship Mahadev here. Meanwhile, the foothills of Girnar are echoing with the sound of Har-Har Mahadev.

Durbar Hall Museum
If you are interested in history, you must visit the Durbar Hall Museum. Where historical inscriptions and antiquities are stored. The Durbar Hall has different sections. Which includes weapons, glass and pottery, silver, similar sections of wood etc…to see which you will have to go to different rooms.

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