Junagadh
Junagadh, a city in Gujarat on the Arabian Sea, sits at the foot of the Girnar hills and serves as the only base for seeing wild Asiatic lions, which survive nowhere else. The city's name translates as "Old Fort," and it has a history that includes a brief dispute between India and Pakistan before joining India in November 1947. It is also a trading centre for gold and silver embroidery, perfume, and copper and brass vessels.
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- Population319,462
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.7 km2.9 mi
Nearest airports
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Junagadh: quick answers
Where is Junagadh?
Junagadh is in India, about 93 km58 miles in a straight line from Rajkot.
How do you get to Junagadh?
The nearest airport is Keshod (IXK), about 1 hr away by road. The nearest train station is Junagadh Junction, about 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Junagadh?
The warmest month is May, averaging 30°C86°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 20°C68°F. The wettest month is July, with about 232 mm9.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Junagadh?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 6 restaurants, 1 café and 23 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.