Junagadh Tour Packages



Junagadh is one of the most frequented spots in Gujarat, which is located at the foothills of Mount Girnar. The references to this ancient city can be traced back to the reign of Asoka. Admire 14-rock edifice outside the city wall bears evidence of it. Through our well-curated Junagadh Tour Packages, you can relive the history and experience the charm of this city in so many ways.

You can take a leisurely walk through the Uperkot Fort, the Darbar Hall Museum, the Junagadh Zoo Museum, and the 14 Ashokan edicts written in Brahmi script. All these combine to make for an interesting Junagadh tourism package to the city.

Among the Cities in Gujarat, Junagadh is also considered to be one of the most important Jain pilgrim points, as Mount Girnar consists of 16 shrines, which are dedicated to the different Jain Tirthankaras. Plan your Junagadh city tour to get the true essence of the city. Bargain to get the best of the deal.

Narrow lanes, makeshift shops, and the harking of the shopkeepers all culminate to give an old-world charm to these bazaars. A good road network connects Junagadh to Rajkot, Porbandar, and all the major towns of Gujarat. Daily buses are plying in and out of these cities.

Comprehensive Junagadh sightseeing packages cover the many forts and monuments, museums, holy places, and temples of the city. All these monuments portray the rich cultural heritage of this fortified city. Get in touch with us and book yourself a well-curated Junagadh Tour Package.

Places to Visit in Junagadh

Junagadh has a fascinating past that reflects in its heritage sites. Moreover, the modern touch, nature charm, and unique landscape make it worth visiting the city of Gujarat. Check out the tourist places you should take advantage of while planning your Junagadh tour.

  • Uparkot fort
  • Girnar Hill
  • Edicts of Ashoka
  • Buddhist Cave

Things to do in Junagadh

Junagadh is well-known for storing the past delightfully and allowing tourists to reconnect with nature and spirituality. While exploring the Junagadh, you can indulge in various activities. Here is the list of fun-filled activities to enjoy in this city of Gujarat.

  • Discover Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden
  • Visit The Darbar Hall Museum
  • Take a tour of Uparkot Fort
  • Get blessings from Amba Mata Mandir
  • Explore 2000 years oldest Buddhist Caves

Places to Visit Near Junagadh

Junagadh is a city that is well known for its palaces and forts of the bygone era. However, within a few kilometers of this city, you can witness artistic heritage, wildlife thrill, and natural beauty. Below is the list of popular places which are worth visiting near Junagadh.

  • Gir National Park
  • Tulsi Shyam Temple
  • Sarkeshwar Beach
  • Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach
  • Somnath
  • Dwarka
  • Mohabbat Maqbara

Best Time to Visit Junagadh

Junagadh is a city that you can visit throughout the year as the climate condition is pleasurable. However, the winter is considered the ideal time to plan a vacation, and you can plan your trip between October and March. The monsoon in Junagadh brings heavy rainfall and frequent thunderstorms. Apart from that, the summer brings the scorching heat that may be challenging for you.

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FAQs

Q: How to reach Junagadh?

Ans: Junagadh has its own railway station which is well-connected with the major cities namely Ahmedabad, Surat, Pune, and Kozhikode. However, the nearest airport from Junagadh is Rajkot airport which is situated at 106 km away and has regular flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore regularly.

Q: Why Junagadh is famous?

Ans: Junagadh is the 7th largest city of Gujarat and famous for Junagadh Fort, hills and its culture. It was constructed by The King Chandragupta. Apart from this it is famous for temples, historical monument and worship places.

Q: What are the top tourist places in Junagadh?

Ans: The top places to visit in Junagadh are Mahabat Maqbara, Uparkot Fort, Girnar Hill, Adi-kadi Vav & Navghan Kuwo, Gir National Park, Edicts of Ashoka and more.

Q: What are the all other famous tourist spots that we can explore around Junagadh?

Ans: Junagadh holds a historical significance and comprises several historical monuments. It is located in the vicinity of various tourist attractions. The famous tourist places which one can visit around Junagadh are:

  • Rajkot (104 km)
  • Porbandar (104 km)
  • Somnath (95 km)
  • Dwarka (208 km)
  • Sasan Gir (77km)
  • Wankaner (103 km)
  • Gondal (34 km)

Q: What is the best time to visit Junagadh?

Ans: The best time to visit Junagadh is from October to March during winter season.

Q: What is the ideal duration for Junagadh?

Ans: Junagadh city can be covered in a single day. However, you should increase the duration for a week so that you can cover famous tourist attractions near Junagadh like Gir National Park and Girnar Hills.

Q: What are the things that I can buy from Junagadh?

Ans: Things that you can buy from Junagadh are Hangings, Bandhni Saris, cloth toys, Silk Saris, Embroidered clothes etc.

Q: Why Girnar hill are famous?

Ans: Girnar Hills are a group of hills and mountains, which is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Jains, who gather here during the Girnar Parikrama festival.

Q: When Girnar Hills Parikrama festival is held in Jungadh?

Ans: Girnar Parikrama festival takes place on 11th day of the Kartik month (near Diwali festival).

Q: How to reach Girnar hills?

Ans: You need to start climbing up early morning for Girnar hills. It takes around 4 to 5 hours to climb up so that you can reach there before evening Aarti. There are total 10,000 steps to reach Grinar hills.

Q: How easy it is to climb up Girnar hills?

Ans: You need to climb 10,000 steps by foot to reach the hill. There are many stalls and shops that sell prayer offerings, sweets, and bamboo sticks that people can buy or hire to aid them in walking the 10,000 steps.