====== Girnar Travel Guide ====== **Travel Info:** ^ Attribute ^ Details ^ | 🚗 How to Reach | By Road: Junagadh is main gateway; By Train: Junagadh Railway Station; By Bus: From Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar | | 🌤️ Best Season | October – March (avoid monsoon) | | 🍽️ Food Options | Local Gujarati cuisine, snacks at base temples, pack water/snacks for trek | | 🅿️ Parking | Paid/free near entry gates, large vehicles park in Junagadh | | 🛖 Accommodation | Guesthouses & budget hotels in Junagadh; none on hill | | 🏞️ Attractions | Girnar Jain Temples, Wildlife Sanctuary, Amba Mata Temple, trekking trails | | ⚠️ Tips | Wear comfortable shoes, carry water/snacks, morning hike recommended | ===== 🚗 How to Reach ===== * **By Train:** [[https://tickets.paytm.com/trains/jnd-junagadh-jn-railway-station|Junagadh Railway Station (JND) ]] * **By [[https://www.redbus.in/buses/junagadh-bus-tickets|Bus]]:** Drop point: Majevdi Gate, Bhavnath Taleti Road, Opposite Medical College * **By Road:** Junagarh is well connected via state highways. ===== 🛫 Nearest Airport ===== ^ Airport ^ Distance ^ Duration ^ Comments ^ | [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/s7fJn9LSQ1BxKM9L9|Rajkot Hirasar]] | 134 Km | 3 hours | [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/a4oUWUNmBFp1hDRP8|Roads under renovation]] | | [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/bbTp2TEYa5uUkcCQ7| Diu Airport]] | 150 Km | 3 hours | Airport pickup might be an issue | | [[https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Keshod+Airport/@21.3110488,70.2418783,12.93z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3bfd50c8c00b7b23:0xc2865eb4a4eb5069!8m2!3d21.3180021!4d70.2670473!16s%2Fm%2F05b_lx9?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D| Keshod Airport]] | 40 Km | 1 hour | only flights from Ahmedabad & Diu | ===== 🌤️ Best Season to Visit ===== October to March: pleasant weather for trekking. \\ Avoid monsoon season (June–September) as rains rushes down from stairs ===== 🍽️ Food Options ===== * Very difficult to get snacks on streets during morning hours. However in evening there are many options. * Best is to discuss with your accommodation before only * Carry light dry food from home like Thepla, Kachori, Chakli, etc * If possible, avoid eating anything on the teak, unless very essential ===== 🅿️ Parking ===== * Limited space for Car parking outside ropeway * No parking near stairs, congested market * Ample parking outside Bhavnath Temple * Discuss with your stay ===== 🛖 Accommodation ===== * Many Dharmashala, Lodges near Bhavnath area but they don't take prior online bookings * Hotels in Junagarh City like: [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/QkKjSBFbshyDpz9M6|Fern]], [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/S7hQuK9mbWSDfeL36|Click]], [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/y2sjqRVtUuT86aGcA|Sarovar]], [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/yKVDQqwP7zSEKrF3A|Asopalav]], etc ===== Food ===== * Junagarh City: [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/1vL2sRNegmeGAYrf6|Rangat]], [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/b2n9AVh4XuYu6Bvo6|Raj Dining Hall]], [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/DGKhF1MuA6kzz7rR7|Modern Lassi]] ===== 🏞️ Attractions ===== - Girnar Jain Temples - Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary - Amba Mata Temple - Trekking trails ===== DOs and DONTs ===== | | **Not Allowed **❌ | **Allowed **✔️ | | Water Bottles | Plastic Bottles | Metal Bottles | | Carry Bags | Polythene based | Cloth based or backpack | | Biscuit, Cookies, Chips, Dry Fruits, Namkeen | Native plastic packaging wrapper | Empty them in a Hard Box or in a metal tiffin | | | | | ===== ⚠️ Strictly Not Allowed ===== * Any form of plastics, poly bags, Cigarettes, Agarbatti, Ghee, Tobacco or any flammable items * Items restricted in forest region like: Non-biodegradable waste, glass bottles, plastic plates, cups, glasses, spoons, forks, straws. * Packaging Materials: Wrapping films around sweet boxes, cigarette packets, and invitation cards, plastic sheets for packing books/magazines * Polystyrene, Thermocol, decoration, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, and PVC banners ===== ✔️Essential Checklist ===== * [x] Cap, angavastra, shawl, stole, scarf to cover head and ears * [x] Sunglasses * [x] White coloured loose cotton clothes for hiking * [x] Comfortable shoes with strong grip for climbing or atleast washed socks to cover the foot * [x] Handtowel, Handkerchief * [x] Water or ORS mixed in water inside a metal bottle * [x] Small torch, avoid mobile flash light to save battery * [x] Working and fully charged Powerbank with cable * [x] Balm tubes for muscle relaxation, avoid sprays due to pressure difference * [x] Digital Sphygmomanometer (Blood pressure measuring) if you require * [x] Stick is helpful, you can easily get locally with deposit of Rs.30 and rental cost Rs.20 * [x] Early Morning hike recommended to avoid sunlight and returning before dark ===== ⚠️ Washrooms ===== * No Washrooms are available on the entire trek, strictly plan accordingly * Nearest proper washroom, only at Ropeway terminal building on Bhavnath grounds after security ticket check and before boarding. ===== Ropeway ===== * **Route:** Ground Bhavnath area to Ambaji hills and vice versa * Subject to local weather conditions only, the ropeway will function. Do not entirely rely on ropeway, as it may not run while returning and you may have to use stairs * Half ticket for Kids below 100 cm height * Per ropeway cabin: 8 passengers, 4 on each side * **Online Bookings:** [[https://www.udankhatola.com/destination/girnar|udankhatola.com/destination/girnar]] ===== ⚠️ Mobile Networks ===== * Weak, Unstable and inconsistent network but coverage still available for Jio, Vi, Airtel and BSNL on hills * Before making Video calls, check the signal strength and availability of 4G / LTE or 5G. At certain places you will get proper signals like on hill tops or clear line of sight towards ropeway * Its open area with strong winds on hill, so assure your personal safety by being aware of surroundings before calling. * No Mobile phone usage is allowed inside temples, so switch to Airplane mode and be courteous for other devotees ===== Local Commute ===== | Ola | Uber | Rapido | | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | * Auto Rickshaw * Rapido: Bike and Auto only ===== 📸 Photo Gallery ===== Add images like: