Hello Friends,
                  Junagadh is my home city and i am proud to have the Girnar, biggest mountain in the Gujarat is located here. It is the amazing place to visit during the winter. I have visited Girnar nearly about more than 10 times.

Girnar is the collection of mountains located in the Junagadh, District of Gujarat, India which is about 327 km away from Ahemdabad. Its origin can be traced back to the Vedas and other holy scriptures of various Indus Valley based religions.  

Older than Himalayas, Girnar, the mountain and its range are considered sacred and it's an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Jains, who gather here during the Girnar Parikrama festival. Significantly famous among Shiva devotees for the mystic space-time of the mountain range with known presence and turnover of different sects of Sadhu Babas, Nath sect, different Jain Tirthankaras to Girnar, its typical flora and fauna, the famous Maha Shivratri fair, Girnar hosts a number of temples and some historical spots across its range. Amidst the lush green Gir Forest, the mountain range serves as the hub of religious activity. Girnar has one of its peak in which you can see the Man sleeping.

Girnar Parikrama

Girnar has 9999 steps to reach at the top.  There are five important Jain temples, besides several Hindu Shrines.  As per Gujarati Calender, Girnar Parikrama which is also known as Lili Parikrama is held on Kartak Sud Agiyaras. It travels around Girnar. It is nearly about 36 km (22 Mile) long. It starts from the Parikrama Gate. Large no of people come from the different areas for parikrama. Social workers provide their best services and there are so many stalls for food is available. Pilgrims make the trip in 3 days.

How to reach Girnar

By Air

The Nearest airport is Rajkot which is about 100 km from Junagadh and it is connected with Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and many major Indian cities. The Nearest International airport is in Ahmedabad which is about 400 km from Junagadh.

By Road

State transport buses and private transport are easily available.

By Train

Nearest railway station is in the Junagadh and easily available trains for major cities.

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Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary is located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, Northeastern state of India near the Brahmaputra River. It was declared World Heritage site by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1985. In the earlier days, it was established for reserved park for One-horned Rhinoceros  In 1916,it was known as The Kazinranga Game Sanctuary then in 1950 it was renamed as Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary and declared as National Park in 1974.

Major Wildlife Attractions

It consists nearly about 67% world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. It was recognized as an Important Bird Area by Bird-life International. It consists highest no of tigers among all the protected areas for tigers. It also consists of elephants, wild water buffalo and swamp deer, Indian Bison, Barasingha, Sloth Beats, Leopard Cats, Hog Deer, Otters, Hoolock Gibbons, Jackal, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, etc.

How to reach Kaziranga

By Air

The nearest airport from the Kaziranga National Park is Jorhat. It is at the distance of  217 KMs away from the national park. You can come here by regular flights from Kolkata, Guwahati etc.

By Road

There are many roads connected to the other big cities of Assam. Guwahati, Tezpur and many other cities are connected

By Train

The nearest Railway Station from the park is Furkating, about 75 KMs away.

Hotels & Resorts in Kaziranga

~ Jupuri Ghar

~ Iora Resort

~ Wild Grass Lodge

~ Bonhabi Resort

~ Landmark Woods

~ Diphlu River Lodge

~ United-21 Grassland

~ Infinity Kaziranga Wilderness

~ Dhanshree Resort

Best Time to visit...

             Kaziranga's visiting season is from mid-November to early April months. During the monsoons, the Brahmaputra River bursts it banks, flooding the low-lying grasslands and causing animals to migrate from one area to another within the Kaziranga National Park.

Have a nice trip.

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