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The city of Jamnagar is a popular tourist destination that is located in the Indian state of Gujarat. This city has grown over the years as an ideal place for recreation, due to the many places of interest present in the city. While in the city of Jamnagar, you should visit the Darbargadh Palace, which is also known as the Maharaja’s Palace. This palace is of great historical importance, and stands tall as an example of Rajput architecture. The palace also has sections that have been constructed under many European styles of architecture. The detailing that has gone into the construction of this palace is one of a kind, and the exquisite stone carvings, jali screens, carved pillars, ornamental mirrors, sculptures and wall paintings all stand testimony to the cultural strength of the Rajputs. The Pratap Vilas palace in Jamnagar is yet another popular palace in the region that has three beautiful glass domes. Other interesting places that you should visit while travelling to Jamnagar are Kotha Bastion, Bohra Hajira, Bhujio Kotho, Dhanvantri Mandir and Mota Ashapura Maa Temple.

Jamnagar Place

Jamnagar Place

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 361006

STD Code: 288

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Jamnagar is a city and a municipal corporation, located in Jamnagar district, in the Indian state of Gujarat.You can also visit the Lakhota fort during your trip to Jamnagar, and this is located in a small island right in the middle of the Lakhota Lake. This fort houses many ancient weapons including muskets and swords, and walking through this fort can be a very good experience.

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By Air : Jamnagar has a major airport that is located at a distance of ten kilometres from the main city. This airport caters to domestic flights, and regular flights will be available to the city of Mumbai. Flight charges from Mumbai to Jamnagar will cost you around Rs 2900. This is a comfortable way to travel to the town of Jamnagar. Many private carriers like Jet Airways, Spice Jet, Air Sahara operate in this airport.

By Train : Regular trains will be available from the city of Mumbai to Jamnagar, as the city has a major railway station. Train charges will be cheap, and a trip from Mumbai to Jamnagar will cost you Rs 294 for the basic class of travel.

By Bus : Buses will be available from the city of Jamnagar to many other major cities in Gujarat like Surat, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. Both air conditioned and non air conditioned buses will be available to Jamnagar from Ahmedabad, and air conditioned buses will charge fares of Rs 300 to 400 per trip. Volvo buses will charge more than Rs 400 for the trip. Buses outside the state from cities like Jodhpur will cost Rs 350.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel President ; Teen Batti, Near Town Hall, Nava Nagar, Jamnagar, Gujarat, 361001; Ph – 0288 255 7491 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Aram ; Mohan Nagar, Indradeep Society, Jamnagar, Gujarat ; Ph – 0288 255 1701 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Hotel Fortune Palace ; Near Digjam Circle, Airport Road, Gujarat State HIghway 6, Komal Nagar, Mayur Nagar, Jamnagar, Gujarat 361006 ; Ph – 0288 272 0291 ; Facilities – Room Service

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  • Ashirwad Village Restaurant ;  Jamnagar Bypass Road, Near R.T.O. Check Post, Jamnagar, Gujarat ; M –  0288 645 1227 ; Food Serve :  Indian
  • Sankalp Restaurant ;  Neo Square, Near Income Tax office, P.N.Marg, Amber Cinema Road, Bedi Rd, Indradeep Society, Jamnagar, Gujarat ; M –  0288 255 0555 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Janmashtami ; Venue:  Jamnagar ; Period :  August/September ; Details:  Janmashtami is celebrated in a big way in Saurashtra (also all over India) on the twenty-third day in the month of Shravan as per Hindu calender (August/September). This day is celebrated in honour of Lord Krishna, being his birthday. The Janmashtami fair is held at Jamnagar, Dwarka, Beyt, and the Ramdev Pir fair at Vodisang in Kalavad taluka.

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