About Jamnagar Tourist Places List

It was founded by Jam Raval in 1540 and was the capital of the former princely State of Navanagar.  Famous cricketer jam Ranjitsinhji hailed from the city and under his rule new parts of the city were developed as per European town planning principles.  The town is also known as “Chhoti Kashi”, as it is studded with several Hindu and Jain shrines.  Jamnagar is also known for pearl fisheries, a naval base and tie & dye fabrics.

Lakhota Palace & Tank

The fortified palace amidst the lake can be reached by an arched stone bridge.  It was built as a famine relief work in 1839 – 45 and has a fine collection of sculptures and pottery from Saurashtra.  On the banks of the tank, near Khambhaliya Gate is another bastion like structure called as Bhujiyo Kotho.

Solarium or Ranjit Institute of Poly Radio Theropy

It was set up in 1933, by Jam Ranjitsinhji and was one of the only three such medical centres in the world during that time.  TB, skin diseases and rheumatism etc were cured through sola radiations.  A slowly revolving tower provides day long sunlight.

Places to Visit in Jamnagar

Rajkot (92km)

It was founded in the 16th century by Kunvar Vibhoji Jadeja and was the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra.  Some of the attractions are Karba Gandhi no Delo, the ancestral home of Gandhiji; Watson Museum & Library; Jagat Mandir; Rajkumar College, one of the oldest public schools of India; lal Pari lake & Randerda etc.

Wankaner (50km)

Famous for the Wankaner Palace, which has now been converted into a heritage hotel.

Dwarka (145km)

The abode of Lord Krishna is one of the “Char Dhams” of Hindu pilgrimage.  It is said that Lord Krishna settled and established his kingdom here after leaving Mathura.  Archaeological excavations reveal that the present day Dwarka is the sixth city on the site, the other five have submerged under the sea, which probably includes the Dwarawati of the Krishna Leela.  It is also a fine beach resort.

Dwarkadhish (Jagat mandir)

The sacred temple of Lord Krishna is an excellent architectural monument.  The shrine consists of Nij mandir and a multi pillared Sabha Griha that leads to the main sanctum, which is said to be 2500 years old.  A conical spire atop the temple raises up to 157m that dominates the skyline.

Rukmani Temple

It is dedicated ot Lord Krishna’s wife.

Nageshwar mahadev (17km)

This important Shiva temple enshrines one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

Jamnagar City Distance Guide

Bhavnagar 249 Km
Bharuch 503 Km
Bhuj 244 Km
Dwarka 150 Km
Gandhi Nagar 345 Km
Ahamadabad 313 Km
Junagadh 193 Km
Kandla 219 Km
Palitana 241 Km
Porbandar 135 Km
Rajkot 88 Km
Sasangir 237 Km
Somnath 253 Km
Surat 586 Km
Vadodara 432 Km
Veraval 253 Km