Why people go
A volcanic mountain above Junagadh with Jain temples and Hindu shrines climbed by about 10,000 steps, or reached by Asia’s longest temple ropeway since 2020.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Junagadh (IXK), about 35 km, Ahmedabad (AMD), about 278 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Rajkot junction railway station (RJT), about 92 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Dwarka and Somnath guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Take the ropeway up and walk down if your knees allow.
- Gir National Park is about 60 km away.
Visiting from abroad?
Everyone is welcome. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
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Other shrines nearby
- Somnath, Prabhas Patan, Gir Somnath district (about 72 km)
- Palitana (Shatrunjaya), Bhavnagar district (about 132 km)
Frequently asked questions
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How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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