The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Junagadh, Gujarat

August 26, 2021 Carley Gatson

Junagadh  pronunciation (help·info) is the headquarters of Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The city is the 7th largest in Gujarat, located at the foot of the Girnar hills, 355  km south west of state capital Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. Literally translated, Junagadh means "Old Fort". An alternate etymology gives the name as coming from "Yonagadh", literally "City of the Yona (Greeks)," referring to the ancient inhabitants of the city under the Indo-Greek Kingdom. It is also known as "Sorath", the name of the earlier Princely State of Junagadh. After a brief struggle between India and Pakistan, Junagadh joined India on 9 November 1947. It was a part of Saurashtra state and later Bombay state. In 1960, after the Maha Gujarat movement, it became part of newly formed Gujarat state.
Restaurants in Junagadh

1. Sakkarbaug Zoological Gardens

Junagadh-Rajkot Highway, Junagadh India
Excellent
50%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
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4.5 based on 139 reviews

Sakkarbaug Zoological Gardens

Reviewed By tarun457 - Mumbai, India

A must visit place for kids which has a great variety of birds, animals Don’t miss the lion, Royal Bengal tiger which are a must to see if u are around. Regards Tarun Anil Samvedi Virar, Mumbai

2. Goddess Ambe Temple

Girnar Mountain Girnar, Junagadh India
Excellent
71%
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29%
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Goddess Ambe Temple

3. Dattatreya Temple

Girnar Hill, Junagadh India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Dattatreya Temple

Reviewed By ukaashikar - Pune, India

Its was excellent experience of climbing the hills in night. Worth a visit once in life. On normal days, the dattatreya temple closes at 12 midnight and opens again in morning between 5 am and 5:30 am. On average a person in good health, travelling for first time, takes around 6 to 7 hrs to climb 10000 steps. One must start accordingly to reach temple when its open. On normal days the shops along the climbing path is generally closed by 9:00 pm and again start opening by 2 or 3 am in night. On Poornima days the temple is open through out night so no problem. The shops are also open through out the night. One must keep in mind that its not a easy climb. we must carry minimum luggage, water bottle must while travel. Night travel is better as compared to day travel for first timers. Once your reach the temple, we dont get prasad from temple , as in many other temples, but what ever we have pujari does the ritual and returns it back to us. carry some item with you if you want to carry it back as prasad /offerings. Climbing down is actually a pain and I dont mince the words, its actually a pain. knee pain starts. So it slows down the decent. have enough limewater intake to keep up the salt levels. Towards the end of decent, when still 400 odd steps are remaining , you can see some massage people to help you relieve some leg pain. Rs 50 for 5 to 7 mins massage, doesnt make much difference, but you can have an experience.

4. Jain Derasar

Girnar Hills, Junagadh India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Jain Derasar

5. Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Jawahar Road, Junagadh 362001 India +91 285 265 0680 [email protected]
Excellent
62%
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Reviewed By 974niteshp - London, United Kingdom

Definitely worth a visit when in Junagadh. Surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and facing Mount Girnar. Good for tourists but also for those who wish to learn about Indian Cultural, Architecture & Hinduism from the devotees/volunteers. You can refresh yourself at the Food Court within the Mandir grounds and absorb the tranquillity.

6. Girnar

Junagadh India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

Girnar

Reviewed By drpareshmehta

Ultimate Bliss. Bless are those who can visit Girnar Mountain and get Spiritual experience. I was lucky to attend Aarti at Bhagwan Neminath Derasar at 4 pm.Definitely should be on the bucket list of Spiritual Experience.It is once in lifetime experience made all the more possible now because of Ropeway by Gujarat Government and operated by Udan Khatola.

7. Madhavapur Beach

Junagadh 362230 India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Madhavapur Beach

Reviewed By gururaj_bn - Bengaluru, India

In a trip with family from Somnath to Dwaraka I saw this quiet beach about an hour or more from Somnath. It is right off the highway. It is a quiet uncluttered beach, which I saw at around 10.30 am. There hawkers with gaudily decorated camels who give a camel ride at around Rs.50 to Rs.100 per person. Walking along the beach is a worthy experience, even for a busy traveller who wants to rush to the next destination.

8. Darbar Hall Museum

Nagar Rd, Junagadh 362110 India
Excellent
39%
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 51 reviews

Darbar Hall Museum

Reviewed By pratiknruparel - Calgary, Canada

The place features ancient pictures, idols, and much other fun stuff. The place can be visited by all age groups to know the historical values.

9. Wellington Dam

River Kalwa, Junagadh India
Excellent
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Wellington Dam

10. Ashok Shilalekh

3 Km From Girnar Hill Or 2 Km Eastward From Junagadh, Junagadh 362110 India
Excellent
34%
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4.0 based on 67 reviews

Ashok Shilalekh

Reviewed By gaurav4321 - Ahmedabad, India

This rock writing monument come on way to Girnar foot-steps. ASI is maintaining it nicely. Open during daytime. Can pay 25 rs. for entry (by online payment).. for foreigners 300/- rs. can view write-up on large stone. Friendly staff.

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