Jamnagar
Jamnagar is a city and the headquarters of Jamnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
The city lies just to the south of the Gulf of Kutch, some 337 kilometres (209 mi) west of the state capital, Gandhinagar. The city was the capital of Nawanagar princely state during British Raj.
Getting to Jamnagar
- 01Jamnagar Airport
- 02Jamnagar WR
This station is well connected with Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and other important cities of India through regular trains.
Worth seeing
- 01Balahanuman Temple
This is where Ramdhun Sri Ram Jay Ram Jay Jay Ram is being chanted non-stop since the last 51 years.
- 02Lakhota Palace and Museum
- 03Pratap Vilas Palace
Swastik Society, Park Colony.
- 04Shantinath & Adinath Mandir
The two Jain temples in the Chandi Bazaar area are worth visiting.
Things to do
Camping Walking at the Bird Park Sailing to any one of the 42 islands
- 01Marine National Park
Where to eat
Jamnagar people love to eat, so here one finds quite a few food joints scattered all around the city; there may be a hawker with foods on display in his lorry or a small shop selling food to the huge waiting list of people. Sundays are the days when most people go out to have fun in Jamnagar.
- 01Flavours Restaurant
- 02Madras Cafe
Teen Batti Chowk (Near Hotel President),.
- 03Maruti Restaurant
57, Digvijay Plot, Sumair Club Road (opposite Police Station).
- 04Paramount Restaurant
310 2nd Floor, Badri Complex (Oppos.
- 05Seas Restaurant
It serves veg and non-veg cuisine (Indian, Continental & Chinese) - operates 24 hours.
Getting around Jamnagar the local way
- Get aroundAuto rickshaw is the preferred transport, locally.
- Get aroundFix the fare before getting on an auto rickshaw.
- Get aroundEverything within the town is covered by auto rickshaw.
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