an ancient hill near the city of Junagadh, Girnar It is famous for its temples as well as the spectacular views it offers travelers who choose to go straight to the top. Rising dramatically from the plains like a lone sentinel, this hill, also known as Revatak Mountain, is home to several Jain and Hindu temples, making it a destination that is visited by devotees throughout the year. Remains engaged. This winter, take out a day to explore the best of Girnar, from ancient temples and beautiful views to a little thrilling trekking.

Trek to Girnar

Start your day early in the foothills of Girnar to see the first light on this sacred mountain. The best way to explore the hill is to climb the 10,000 steps. It is certainly a challenging climb, but you will be rewarded with views of Junagadh unlike elsewhere. However, if you don’t want to stretch your legs, you can always take the ropeway from Girnar Taleti which takes you halfway up. Ambaji Temple,

Neminath Temple

The first stop on your climb is the Jain temples; The largest and oldest among them is the temple of Neminath, built in the 12th century and dedicated to the 22nd Tirthankara. Because of this temple, the Jain community considers Girnar as Neminath mountain. Nearby, the Triple Temple of Mallinath, dedicated to the 9th Tirthankara and built by two brothers in 1177, attracts monks and spiritual leaders, especially during festivals.

Ambaji Temple

If you have taken the ropeway instead of the stairs, the first major stop on your trip will be the Ambaji Temple, which is situated at an altitude of 3,300 feet above sea level. Here, you will see many newlyweds worshiping Goddess Amba for a happy married life. The view from this temple is breathtaking, the surrounding hills and valleys offer a glimpse of the natural beauty of Gujarat. On the second peak, you will find Gorakhnath Temple and then Oghad Anasuya Peak.

Dattatreya Temple and kalika temple

On the fourth peak is the Dattatreya Temple, one of the most revered sites of Girnar, located on top of the mountain. The temple is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, who is believed to have performed penance here. There is a temple dedicated to the three-faced incarnation of Vishnu. This part of the climb may seem challenging, but the serene temple and panoramic views are worth the effort. You can then make a final visit to the Kalika Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.

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Damodar Kund and Bhavanath Mahadev Temple

Once you are back at base, head to Damodar Kund, a sacred lake in the foothills of Girnar, and the surrounding temple. The nearby Bhavanath temple is also the site of the huge Bhavanath fair lasting five days in the month of Magha (January–February), which brings hundreds of Nagas to the city.

How to reach Girnar?

The nearest airport to Junagadh is Rajkot, located at a distance of 102 km from the city. You can reach Junagadh by road as well as by daily trains running between the city and Rajkot.

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