Top Things to do in Junagadh District
What to do and see in Junagadh District, Gujarat: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Junagadh District, India including Sakkarbaug Zoological Gardens, Dattatreya Temple, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Jatashankar Mahadev Temple, Girnar, Madhavapur Beach, Ashok Shilalekh, Tulsi Shyam Springs, Mahabat Maqbara, Uperkot Fort.
Restaurants in Junagadh District
1. Sakkarbaug Zoological Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
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. Dattatreya Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
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.
3. Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
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.
4. Jatashankar Mahadev Temple
5. Girnar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
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.
6. Madhavapur Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
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.
7. Ashok Shilalekh
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 67 reviews
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.
8. Tulsi Shyam Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
GIR National Park
Reviewed By kutchexpeditions - Bhuj, India
Tulsi Shyam Springs are also known as hot water springs. Located at the middle of Gir Forest, where you can even stay overnight and dining facilities available.
9. Mahabat Maqbara
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Mahabat Maqbara is a mausoleum of the Nawabs of Junagadh who rule Junagadh between the 18th to 20th century. The building is free to enter and is an architectural wonder. The design is a magnificent fusion of Indian and European architecture, composed of elements from Indo-Islamic, Gothic Revival and a unique Junagadh style for the minars around the mausoleum. The latter are towers but with stairs on the outside and with pavilions on three levels. The floral decorative elements all over the mausoleum are outstanding, which the multi-domed roof of different sized domes are enchanting. The number one thing to see in Junagadh.
10. Uperkot Fort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By AjayVenkatesh - Mumbai, India
Well this is called the uperkot fort because of its location "upar" means high up. This fort was build on a higher land in junagadh. The history of the fort is really mesmerizing. The buddhist caves inside are a must see. You will wonder ho in old days they used to store grains, water and during war times how they think for protection. I took a guide with me and he was really very informative and thus i could learn a lot about this fort.
