Girnar Travel Guide

Travel Info:

• By Train: Junagadh Railway Station (JND)
• By Bus: Drop point: Majevdi Gate, Bhavnath Taleti Road, Opposite Medical College
• By Road: Junagarh is well connected via state highways.

October to March: pleasant weather for trekking.
Avoid monsoon season (June–September) as rains rushes down from stairs

• Very difficult to get snacks on streets during morning hours. However in evening there are many options.
• Best is to discuss with your accommodation before only
• Carry light dry food from home like Thepla, Kachori, Chakli, etc
• If possible, avoid eating anything on the teak, unless very essential

• Limited space for Car parking outside ropeway
• No parking near stairs, congested market
• Ample parking outside Bhavnath Temple
• Discuss with your stay

• Many Dharmashala, Lodges near Bhavnath area but they don't take prior online bookings
• Hotels in Junagarh City like: Fern, Click, Sarovar, Asopalav, etc

1. Girnar Jain Temples
2. Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Amba Mata Temple
4. Trekking trails

• Any form of plastics, poly bags, Cigarettes, Agarbatti, Ghee, Tobacco or any flammable items
• Items restricted in forest region like: Non-biodegradable waste, glass bottles, plastic plates, cups, glasses, spoons, forks, straws.
• Packaging Materials: Wrapping films around sweet boxes, cigarette packets, and invitation cards, plastic sheets for packing books/magazines
• Polystyrene, Thermocol, decoration, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, and PVC banners

• Cap, angavastra, shawl, stole, scarf to cover head and ears
• Sunglasses
• White coloured loose cotton clothes for hiking
• Comfortable shoes with strong grip for climbing or atleast washed socks to cover the foot
• Handtowel, Handkerchief
• Water or ORS mixed in water inside a metal bottle
• Small torch, avoid mobile flash light to save battery
• Working and fully charged Powerbank with cable
• Balm tubes for muscle relaxation, avoid sprays due to pressure difference
• Digital Sphygmomanometer (Blood pressure measuring) if you require
• Stick is helpful, you can easily get locally with deposit of Rs.30 and rental cost Rs.20
• Early Morning hike recommended to avoid sunlight and returning before dark

• No Washrooms are available on the entire trek, strictly plan accordingly
• Nearest proper washroom, only at Ropeway terminal building on Bhavnath grounds after security ticket check and before boarding.

• Route: Ground Bhavnath area to Ambaji hills and vice versa
• Subject to local weather conditions only, the ropeway will function. Do not entirely rely on ropeway, as it may not run while returning and you may have to use stairs
• Half ticket for Kids below 100 cm height
• Per ropeway cabin: 8 passengers, 4 on each side
• Online Bookings: udankhatola.com/destination/girnar

• Weak, Unstable and inconsistent network but coverage still available for Jio, Vi, Airtel and BSNL on hills
• Before making Video calls, check the signal strength and availability of 4G / LTE or 5G. At certain places you will get proper signals like on hill tops or clear line of sight towards ropeway
• Its open area with strong winds on hill, so assure your personal safety by being aware of surroundings before calling.
• No Mobile phone usage is allowed inside temples, so switch to Airplane mode and be courteous for other devotees

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