On the shores of the peninsular state of Gujarat, adjoining the Arabian Sea lies the city of Jamnagar, known after the Jam Sahebs who were ruling here. As in any part of Gujarat, this city has numerous religious sites like Bala Hanuman Temple, Mota Ashapura Maa Temple, Shantinath Mandir for Hind... Read More

On the shores of the peninsular state of Gujarat, adjoining the Arabian Sea lies the city of Jamnagar, known after the Jam Sahebs who were ruling here. As in any part of Gujarat, this city has numerous religious sites like Bala Hanuman Temple, Mota Ashapura Maa Temple, Shantinath Mandir for Hindus. There are more than thirty Jain temples of which Vardhman Shah’s Temple is one of the main four. Jamnagar is known for its four marble Jain temples and many temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Every historical era has left a bit of itself here in the guise of historical palaces and forts. Darbargadh Palace, Lakhota Fort, Willingdon Crescent, Pratap Vilas Palace, Kotha Bastion, Bhujio Kotho, Bohra Hajira are monuments built by erstwhile rulers of Jamnagar of whom, Maharaja Ranjit Singh is prominent.
Unique to Jamnagar are Dhanvantri Mandir (Ayurvedic University), Solarium (Institute of Poly Radio therapy), Khijadia Bird Sanctuary, Marine National Park, Rozi and Bedi Ports, Cremation Park and Jogger’s park. Today, Jamnagar is nicknamed “Oil City” due to large oil refineries setup here by Reliance and Essar companies. The city is well connected by rail, road and air.

Best Time to Visit: October to April

Languages Spoken: Gujarati

Climate: Hot and dry summers and pleasant winters
Holy places: Bala Hanuman Temple, Mota Ashapura Maa Temple, Shantinath Mandir, Badri kedar Nath, Nilkanth Mahadev, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Vardhman Shah’s Temple, Raisi Shah’s Temple, Sheth’s Temple, and Vasupujya Swami’s Temple.
Ancient Temples: Sidhnath Mahadev Temple, Navlakhi Temple, Kileshwar Temple, The Sun Temple at Gop and the Bhid Bhajan Temple.
Historical sites: Darbargadh Palace, Lakhota fort, Willingdon Crescent, Pratap Vilas Palace, Kotha Bastion, Bhujio Kotho, Bohra Hajira
Knowledge centres: Dhanvantri Mandir (Ayurvedic University), Solarium (Institute of Poly Radio therapy)
Fun places: Jansahed’s palace, Rozi port, Bedi port, Khijadia Bird Sanctuary, Marine National Park, Marine National Park, Cremation Park and Jogger’s park.