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Junagadh Travel Guide
Discovering the Historical and Cultural Treasures of Junagadh: A Travel Guide
Junagadh is a city located in the state of Gujarat in western India. It is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. The city is home to several important historical and cultural sites, making it a popular destination for tourists.
One of the main attractions in Junagadh is the Junagadh Fort. This fort, which was built in the 16th century, is a testament to the city's rich history. The fort is surrounded by a moat and is filled with palaces, temples, and other historical buildings. Visitors to the fort can explore its many rooms and courtyards and learn about its fascinating history.
Another popular attraction in Junagadh is the Uparkot Fort. This fort, which was built in the 3rd century BC, is one of the oldest forts in India. The fort is surrounded by walls that are over 20 feet thick, and it is filled with historical buildings and ruins. Visitors to the fort can explore its many rooms and courtyards and learn about its long and fascinating history.
In addition to the forts, Junagadh is also home to several other important historical and cultural sites. The Darbar Hall Museum, located in the Junagadh Fort, is a popular attraction and is home to a collection of artifacts from the city's history. The Mahabat Maqbara, a beautiful mausoleum, is also a popular attraction in Junagadh.
Overall, Junagadh is a fascinating city with a rich history and cultural heritage. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or just exploring beautiful old buildings, Junagadh has something for everyone.
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Adi Kadi Vav
The Adi Kadi Vav is one of the historic architectural brilliances of the Indian civilization. The Adi Kadi Vav is a step well formation cut out of a single block with a great sculptures of pillars and clefts. The Adi Kadi Vav is found in the Junagadh town of Gujarat in India. The Junagahd town is famous for the Uparkot architectural history. Adi Kadi Vav is a part of Uparkot that also has the excavated Navghan Kuwo. Step wells are a standout amongst the eldest developments of human progress.
Damodar Kund
Damodar Kund is one of the sacred lakes as per Hindu beliefs, which is located at the foothills of Girnar hills, near Junagadh in Gujarat, India. The ghat at the lake is used to cremate dead bodies and the water is believed to have properties to dissolve bones. The lake also has a temple and many poojas are performed at the site.
Junagadh Museum
Junagadh Museum, the Darbar Hall Museum was established in the year 1964. The gallery was at first a town hall utilized by the then Nawabs of Junagadh state where cases were heard. The gallery gives the vacationers a chance to have a brief look at the brilliance and loftiness of the Nawabs of Babi line who have managed Junagadh till India's freedom. Most of the shows in the historical center date back to the nineteenth century. The repository has several galleries exuding with opulence and grandeur, decked with palatial rooms, goods, weapons, palanquins, pictures, photographs and artefacts etc.
Khapra Kodiya Caves
The Khapra Kodiya Caves are part of the Junagadh Buddhist Cave Group. They are the oldest of the caves in the group. The caves, on the basis of scribbles and short cursive letters on the wall, are dated to 3rd-4th century BCE during the Emperor Ashoka’s rule and are the plainest of all the caves in the groups. These caves are also known as Khangar Mahal. They were carved in rock during the reign of Emperor Ashoka and are considered the earliest monastic settlement in the area. These caves are along the edge of the ancient Sudarshan Lake (which no longer exists) and a little outside Uparkot fort, to the north.
Navghan Kuwo
Navghan Kuwo are two step wells located inside the Uparkot fort in Junagadh. Adi Kadi vav is around 300 feet in length and 11 feet in width and 170 steps to reach to water level. The third gate of fort which is closed now is located in Adi Kadi Vav and small spot of Ma Devi Khodiar. There was also a window to punish the criminal at Adi Kadi Vav. Navghan Kuvo is located beside the Adi Kadi Vav. It is 170 feet in depth, 30 feet in width and 200 steps to with circular stairs.
Sakkarbaug Zoological Park
Sakkarbaug Zoo gathers all the serene environs of Junagadh at one place. Sprawling over an area of 200 hectares, Sakkarbaug zoo was open to the public in 1853. In the year 2003, management of zoo inaugurated a natural history museum in a large hall in the veterinary hospital. People who don't want to indulge in a three-hour wildlife safari at Gir National Park can visit the Sakkarbaug Zoo as here one can spot Asiatic lions roaming freely. Some of the fauna include panther, deer, antelope, wild boar, blue bull, black buck, and spotted deer. Objective of the Sakkarbaug Zoo is to protect the animals in captivity and also to educate the people about the endangered and rare species of the earth.
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