Jamnagar , Gujarat
About Jamnagar
Jamnagar is a beautiful city with a rich history and is situated in the state of Gujarat. The city gets its name from its founder called Jam Rawal. Jamnagar was once a princely state in Saurashtra region and was known as nawannagar. The city is an assortment of different tourism elements. The city is marked by the presence of a number of beautiful temples some of which are the Sun Temple, the Ancient Bhid Bhanjan Temple and the Bala Hanuman Temple. Legends believe that Jamnagar is a part of Dwarka where Lord Krishna was born.
Jamnagar has been named as the oil city of India and gained importance after the largest oil refinery had been set up here by the reliance industries. Jamnagar is also a home to a lot of palaces and forts , which are in good shape like the Prate Vilas Palace,the Lakhota Fort, Darbargadh Palaceand the Wiling don Crescent. The city is a delight for shopping lovers bandhani fabrics and silver pieces are a must buy. Once a small fishing center, Jamnagar is now the largest pearl fishing center in the world. The Ayurved University located in the city is a center for research and development. Students from all over the world visit this university to learn about the Ayurvedic techniques. The Pearl City offers a pleasing and memorable experience to tourists who are looking for peace and serene beauty. Despite being an economic center the city but still retains its old charm.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Jamnagar
Bhujio Kotho, Gujarat
2.1 km from Jamnagar - See map
Bhujio Kotho is known for its historical importance and exquisite surroundings.Bhujio kotho is a lake on whose south side you can find an armory,...
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Lakhota Palace & Ranmal Lake, Gujarat
2.3 km from Jamnagar - See map
Ranmal Lake is about 8 kms away from city center in Jamnagar. Lakhota Palace and Kotha Bastion are located in the middle of the lake. The Bastion...
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Pirotan Island, Gujarat
*11.1 km from Jamnagar - See map
In the group of 42 islands, the visitors can only explore the Pirotan Island. The island is covered with thick mangrove and houses world’s most...
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Marine National Park - Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat
*11.1 km from Jamnagar - See map
Marine National Park is stunning discovery and stretches 170 km along the coastline and includes a group of 43 islands, 33 of which are ringed...
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Khijadia Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat
18.8 km from Jamnagar - See map
Khijadia Bird Sanctuary is situated at a distance of 15 kms from the city of Jamnagar and is spread over a vast area of 6 sq.km. The sanctuary has...
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Bala Hanuman Temple, Gujarat
26.4 km from Jamnagar - See map
Bala Hanuman temple is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records on 1 August 1964 for continuous chanting of the mantra of Lord Hanuman. The...
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Balachadi Beach, Gujarat
28.7 km from Jamnagar - See map
The Balachari Beach is the most popular beach in Jamnagar. Walking along the beach during the dusk and dawn is an unforgettable experience. The...
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GOP Temple, Gujarat
59.7 km from Jamnagar - See map
The GOP Temple is situated on the Porabandar-Jamnagar road. The temple was built during the Maitraka period and is a brilliant example of...
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Ghumli, Gujarat
84.8 km from Jamnagar - See map
The place Ghumli is situated on the foothills of Barda Hills, 35 km from the heart of Porabandar. King Sal built the ancient town in the...
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Sri Ramakrishna Math, Gujarat
92.4 km from Jamnagar - See map
Sri Ramakrishna Math is a learning center and as the name suggests is a tribute to Ramkrishna pramhans. The Math was built in the mid 19th...
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