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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.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
How To Get There
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.
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WHERE
TO STAY
Acceptable accommodation is limited in Jamnagar. Most of the budget
accommodation options are available in and around New Super Market.
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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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