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Journey to Jūnāgadh: A 5-Day Adventure in Gujarat

Anand Patel

Anand Patel

17 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Jūnāgadh, Gujarat, India. Explore ancient temples, majestic forts, and fascinating museums in this captivating city.

Trip to Jūnāgadh

Day 1
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$15

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$ 2

Ashok Shilalekh
Large boulder inscribed with Buddhist edicts dating to circa 250 BC, on the order of Emperor Ashoka.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
9 - 14 min

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Damodar Kund
Holy lake with a temple & idols, revered by Hindus for bathing & immersing bones of the dead.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
7 - 9 min

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Jatashankar Mahadev Mandir Junagadh
Hindu temple in the middle of the forest with nearby waterfalls & hiking trails.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
Day 2
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$15

Uparkot Fort
Imposing ancient fort, dating to c. 319 BC, with towering ramparts, Buddhist caves & 15th-c. mosque.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
Day 3
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$30

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$ 2

Shree Somnath Jyotirling Temple
Revered Chalukya-style temple, believed to be the first among the 12 jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
104 - 125 min

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Junagadh
Ornate Hindu temple featuring stone carvings & a lush garden, plus domes & spires.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
Day 4
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$15

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$ 2

Shree Swaminarayan Mukhya Temple
Hindu temple commissioned by yogi & ascetic Swaminarayan in the 1820s, with sculptures & 5 spires.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Junagadh Museum
Galleries showcase 19th-century paintings, weapons, textiles & other artifacts in a former palace.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
Day 5
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$25

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$ 2

Mahabat Maqbara Palace
Elaborate palace & mausoleum with ornate details like multiple minarets featuring spiral staircases.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
7 - 9 min

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Science Museum
Roomy facility with 50+ interactive displays on scientific topics, plus a planetarium & 3D theater.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $106 In total

Activities & Food:$100
Transport:$6