Jamnagar is one of the prominent Tourist Attractions of Gujarat. Popularly known as the Jewel of Kathiawar, Jamnagar has many fascinating tourism attractions. Today Jamnagar is one of the fast-growing cities famous for silk, gold embroidery and silver wares. The city is enriched with exotic natural beauty and fascinating surrounding. It has unspoilt beaches, fascinating palaces, wooded forest, fantastic bird sanctuary and Marine National Park.
The city is well known for having the only Ayurvedic University in the India. Visitors from across the country come to Jamnagar City to grasp the untouched beauty that is not only enchanting but mesmerizing as well. Jamnagar City is well linked with Airways transportation, railways transportation and roadways transportation. This has made people to access the city with no difficulty. Indian Airlines services connect Jamnagar with Bombay and Bhuj. Roadways have more easier to reach the city without facing any difficulty. Jamnagar is well connected with Railways.
Sightseeing of Jamnagar:
Marine National Park
Situated on the Coral Reef island of Pirotan, Marine National Park is the only marine Sanctuary in India. Rich in astonishing marine creature, visitors gets ample time to watch the astonishing creature with peel eyes. Visitors can also catch the view of Dolphin Jumping in the water crises - crossing each other. Visit the only marine sanctuary of India and catch the mesmerizing creature in their natural homeland.
Lakhota Fort
The Lakhota Palace is a small palace that once belongs to the Maharaja of Nawanagar. Now this palace is turned into museum that displays a pavilion with guard rooms housing swords, semi-circular bastions, turrets and muskets loops. This city still preserves presence of their rulers and regal charm of the bygone era. The fort museum houses the rich collection of sculptors, pottery that dates back to 17th- 18th century.
Bhujio Kotho
On the bank of the Lakhota Tank is the Bhujio Kotha that enjoys a distinct place among the tourists. This five storied building is believed to be constructed for the protection during the invasion. The magnificence of the monuments and its historic charm attract tourists from across the world. Various armaments are placing in this Kotha of the era gone by. The most fascinating of this fort is the dancing peacock that is placed at the top of the Kotha.
Jagat Mandir
Jagat Mandir or the Temple of the world is dedicated to Lord Krishna. This temple is beautifully designed and built with traditional charm. Built nearly 1400 years ago, this temple houses the idol of Lord Krishna that attracts devotees and pilgrims from all over the world. Jagat temple is the main avenue for celebration of festivals and mainly the festival of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great rejoice & merriment.
How to Reach Jamnagar
- By Air: Jamnagar is connected by airport to Bombay and Bhuj via the services of Indian airlines.
- By Rail: Jamnagar has the privilege of being directly connected with its neighboring cities of Ahmedabad and Bombay. Another convenient railhead which is located at a distance of 9 km from Jamnagar is Hapa Jn. Ti caters to a number of trains.
- By Road: Jamnagar is situated at a distance of Palitana 246 km, Rajkot 86 km, Ahmedabad 304 km, Somnath 257 km, Dwarka 148 km. Gujarat State Transport services offer the services of connecting Jamnagar to Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Porbandar, Rajkot, Junagadh, and Somnath.
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