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JAMNAGAR
Location:
92
Kms From Rajkot, Gujarat.
Founded In: 1540
AD.
Prime Attractions: Lakhota
Fort, Solarium.
Main Languages: Gujarati,
Hindi, English. |
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JEWEL
OF KATHIAWAD
Founded
in 1540 AD, Jamnagar is a coastal town about 300
kms west of Ahmedabad and 92 kms from Rajkot.
The Jamnagar district, originally constituted as
Halar district, is not only recent in its origin
but also in its modern set up. But the region comprised
therein is of great antiquity and dates back to
ancient periods of Jamnagar. According to Pauranik
literature, Lord Krishna established his kingdom
at Dwarka, now in Jamnagar district, after
his migration from Mathura and it is to this
great Yadava race that the Jams of Nawanagar trace
their descent.
Built by Jam Raval, a Jadeja Rajput leader who migrated
from Kachchh, Jamnagar was the capital for
four centuries of the prosperous princely state
of Nawanagar. Present day Jamnagar is a charming
blend of the old and the new with its ancient monuments
and broad streets, imposing facades, and squares,
which make it one of the most beautiful cities in
the Saurashtra peninsula.
Jamnagar is the hometown of the world famous cricketers
Ranjit Singh and Duleep Singh after whom the Ranji
and Duleep Trophy are named in domestic Indian cricket.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Solarium:
Known
as the Ranjit Institute of Poly-Radio Therapy. A
slowly revolving tower provides daylong sunlight.
It is open to visitors after working hours.
Bala Hanuman Temple: Since August
1st 1964, there has been a continuous chanting of
'Shri Ram', 'Jai Ram', 'Jai Jai Ram', or 'Ram Dhun'
(invocation of Lord Rama) 24 hours a day. This continuous
rendition has earned the temple a place in the Guinness
Book of Records.
Willingdon Crescent: The most remarkable
of Ranjit Singh's construction is Willingdon crescent,
the swooping arches of its curved facade overlooking
the wide streets of Chelmsford Market.
Rozi And Bedi Ports: These are attractive
seaside picnic spots and offer good fishing facilities.
Lakhota Fort And Kotha Bastion: In the centre
of old Jamnagar, on an island in the middle of the
lake, are two magnificent old structures: the Lakhota
Fort and the Kotha Bastion.
HOW
TO REACH JAMNAGAR
Air: Various domestic airlines connect Ahmedabad
with nearby cities.
Rail: On the Western Railway with direct
connections with Ahmedabad.
Road: State transport buses and private luxury
coaches connect various centres of Gujarat. Jamnagar
is 308 kms from Ahmedabad via Rajkot
and 92 kms from Rajkot.
WHERE
TO STAY
Acceptable
accommodation is limited in Jamnagar. Most of the
budget accommodation options are available in and
around New Super Market.
SHOPPING
Jamnagar
is renowned for its silk, gold embroidery, silver
ware, 'bandhani' (tie-and-dye) fabrics that are
renowned the world over. Nutcrackers (especially
the ones made for betel nuts) made in Jamnagar are
in great demand all over India. It is also known
for its pearl fisheries, a naval base of some importance,
and a certain type of tie-and-dye fabrics.
NEARBY CITIES
Rajkot:
(92 kms.)
Ahmedabad : (308 kms.)
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