Junagadh district, Administrative district in western Gujarat, India
Located on the Kathiawar peninsula, Junagadh district spans across multiple talukas with the Arabian Sea forming its southern and western boundaries.
The district territory underwent administrative changes from being part of Saurashtra State until 1956 to becoming part of Bombay State before joining Gujarat in 1960.
The district includes sacred Hindu and Jain pilgrimage sites at Mount Girnar, while the population maintains traditional festivals throughout its ten administrative subdivisions.
The district connects to major cities through National Highway 8D and maintains regular railway services, with Junagadh city serving as its administrative center.
Gir Forest National Park within the district borders contains the last natural habitat of Asiatic lions in India, making it critical for wildlife conservation.
Location: Gujarat
Capital city: Junagadh
Website: https://junagadh.nic.in
Shares border with: Porbandar district, Rajkot district, Amreli district, Gir Somnath district
Website: https://junagadh.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 21.51667,70.45000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
Somnath temple
70.2 km
Girnar
8.4 km
Gir Forest
55.6 km
Bhalka
70.2 km
Girnar ropeway
5.9 km
Junagadh rock inscription of Rudradaman
3.2 km
Girnar Jain temples
7.6 km
Neminath Jain Temple, Girnar
7.6 km
Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden
3.2 km
Mahabat Maqbara complex
1.6 km
Uparkot Fort
2.1 km
Ambika Temple, Girnar
8.1 km
Damodar Kund
3.9 km
Khambhalida Caves
39.2 km
Adi Kadi Vav
2.5 km
Dhank Caves
44.8 km
Khapra Kodiya Caves
2.4 km
Uparkot Caves
2.3 km
Bava Pyara caves
1.9 km
Navghan Kuvo
2.1 km
Jumma Masjid and Cannon
2.3 km
Ambardi Safari Park
64.6 km
Shri Nathjidada Ni Jagya
63.5 km
Ashoka's Major Rock Edict, Girnar
3.6 km
Ancient Mound and Temple at Itwa, Junagadh
5.8 km
Surya Mandir, Somnath
70.3 km
Ancient Site, Venivadar
73.8 km
Jumma Mosque
1.5 kmReviews
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