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Jamnagar
LOCATION
Tour to Jamnagar
Jamnagar is situated in the Saurashtra region of the Indian state of
Gujarat. It is around 302 km from Ahmedabad and extends from latitude 22°27'
in the North to longitude 70°07' in the East. The city is well connected to
other parts of Gujarat and western India through rail, road, and air.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The climate of Jamnagar district is generally pleasant. The summer season
extends from March to June with daytime temperature reaching 42°C. The
monsoons are from July to September. Winter season sets in during October
and extends till February. In association with cyclonic storms or
depressions in the Arabian Sea in the post monsoon months and to a lesser
extent in May and June, the district experiences strong winds and torrential
rain. Thunderstorms occur in June and July. In the cold season, occasional
fog occurs. The summer temperature ranges from 24°C to 42°C and winter
temperature ranges from 10°C to 24°C.
HISTORY
1 The Jamnagar district, originally constituted as Halar district, is not
only of recent origin. However, the region comprised therein is of great
antiquity. According to Pauranik literature, Lord Krishna established his
kingdom at Dwarka, now in Jamnagar district, after his migration from
Mathura and it is to this great Yadava race that the Jams of Nawanagar trace
their descent.
The Jadeja Rajputs, known as Jams, built the 450-year-old city of Jamnagar.
This is the same lineage that gave the world cricket players like Ranji,
Dilip Singh, and Ajay Jadeja. The city remained the capital of the Jadejas
for around 400 years. Those were the years when all the monuments and
temples in the city were built. The city was built around Rammol Lake. In
center of the lake is a small palace reached by a causeway. The city is
still famous for its pearl fisheries, tie-and-dye fabrics, and bandhini
work.
TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS
Tour to Jamnagar In the center of old Jamnagar, on an island in the middle
of the lake, are two magnificent old structures-the Lakhota Fort and the
Kotha Bastion. Lakhota Fort is Jamnagar's museum and its terraces display a
fine collection of sculpture that spans a period from the 9th to 18th
century. The Kotha Bastion is Jamnagar's arsenal. One of its most
interesting sights is an old well, the water of which can be drawn by
blowing into a small hole in the floor.
The most remarkable of Ranjit Singh's construction is Wellington Crescent.
The swooping arches of its curved façade overlooks the wide streets of
Chelmsford Market.
Solarium, known as the Ranjit Institute of Poly-radio Therapy, is open to
visitors after working hours. Its revolving tower provides daylong sunlight.
Jansahed's Palace and Bedi Ports are attractive seaside picnic spots
offering good fishing facilities.
Durbar Gadh, the center of the old town, was once an important place where
the Maharaja of Nawanagar held public audiences.
PLACES AROUND JAMNAGAR
Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, is situated around 129 km off
Jamnagar. Regular bus services are available from Jamnagar to Porbandar.
Rajkot (86 km) is a pleasant coastal city famous for its association with
Mahatma Gandhi.
Marine National Park is situated around 30 km from Jamnagar. The
ever-depleting mangrove population of this park gives rise to some of the
richest marine life off mainland India. The park is spread over an area of
458 sq km. Here one can find plants that look like animals and animals that
look like plants. Turtles, shrimp, sponge, eels, and sea urchin lurk among
corals.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Navratri is the festival of nine nights in honor of Goddess Ambaji. Both men
and women congregate in public to perform the dance called Garba Ras.
Janmashtami is celebrated in a big way in Jamnagar on the twenty-third day
of Shravan of the Hindu calendar (August/September). The day marks the birth
of Lord Krishna.
WHERE TO STAY
Jamnagar is a business city and getting accommodation without prior
reservation can be difficult. There are many hotels in the city that offer
cheap but quality services. Accommodation options in the higher segments are
also available.
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HOW TO REACH
BY AIR - There is no airport at Jamnagar. The nearest airport is Ahmedabad
at a distance of 302 km. The international airport is at Mumbai located 847
km from Jamnagar.
BY RAIL - Jamnagar is a part of Western Railway and well connected with
Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, and other important cities of India
through regular trains.
BY ROAD - Jamnagar has a well-established road link to various cities of
Gujarat like Junagadh, Dwarka, Bhuj, Rajkot, Porbandar, and Ahmedabad. We
would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local
transportations and also for the intercity drives too.
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