Junagadh is located at the foothills of Girnar hill in the Junagadh district of Gujarat. It was the capital of the erstwhile Junagadh State under the Muslim rulers of Babi Nawabs. It is a historic city and its name means an ancient fort in Gujarati.
Junagadh is a veritable treasure trove of ancient temples, museums, palaces and caves. Every monument will remind you of the grandeur of the Nawabs who once ruled Junagadh. The famous rock edicts of Asoka and the Girnar Temples are a popular attraction as is Sasan Gir the abode of the majestic Asiatic Lion.
Junagadh is a veritable treasure trove of ancient temples, museums, palaces and caves. Every monument will remind you of the grandeur of the Nawabs who once ruled Junagadh. The famous rock edicts of Asoka and the Girnar Temples are a popular attraction as is Sasan Gir the abode of the majestic Asiatic Lion.