Junagadh Travel Guide

If architecture, heritage, and history interest you, then Junagadh in the state of Gujarat is an exciting little city to explore. Situated some 100 km inland from Diu on the southern tip of the Saurashtra peninsula, Junagadh is an ancient fortified city with a chequered past and has an interesting mix of mosques, Hindu temples, Buddhist monuments, Gothic archways, and beautiful mansions – not forgetting the splendid Jain Temples on Girnar hill (4 km east). This heritage town gets its name from the ‘old fort’, which encircles the medieval part of the city. Travel to Junagadh to explore the timeless allure of this city of Junagadh.

Don’t miss the 'khadi' and the 'khammam dhokhla' when in Junagadh. Swati, Sagar and Santoor restaurants are only a few restaurants to name that offer delectable dishes according to the tastes of the customers. Try them!

Apart from a number of palaces, Junagadh is also home to magnificent historic structures- unspoilt and colorful- making it one of the hot tourist spot.