Mount Girnar, Girnar

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Mount Girnar is situated at a distance of 6 km, in the east of Junagadh town, Gujarat, India. Edit

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Mount Girnar has around 866 temples that may be reached by mounting around 8,000 steps. The mountain has 5 peaks that were formed when a eruption. The tallest peak among these is around 945 m high. It’s known for a group of Jainist temples, placed on the western side of the mountain. There are around sixteen temples that are made from marble. Shrines of both the communities of Jains, Digambar and Shwetambar is seen here.

Mount Girnar, Girnar

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Must See

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

More than 3 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxies are also available from airport and railway station to reach the site.

Bus : State transport buses and private transport are easily available to reach Girnar.

Train : Nearest railway station is 5 km from Junagadh and easily available trains for Ahmedabad, Rajkot and other major cities. After reaching railway station take taxies or local transport to reach Girnar.

Air : The Nearest airport is at Rajkot about 100 km from Junagadh, is well connected with Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and many major Indian cities. The nearest International airport is in Ahmedabad. After reaching airport take taxies or local transport to reach Girnar.

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry food and more drinking water bottles because Restrurents are not available on the hill. And also carry camera to capture some clicks.

Safety / WarningEdit

It is advisable to Start your journey early in the morning so that you can reach the place before the heat prevails. One cannot climb the hills and cover each temple in Gujarat’s hot weather. Months of April till June are best to avoid.