Girnar ropeway, Junagadh

Name: Girnar ropeway
Address: Junagadh, India

#8 among attractions in Junagadh

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Girnar ropeway is a ropeway on Mount Girnar in Junagadh district, Gujarat, India. It is Asia's second longest ropeway first is Genting Highland, Malaysia. First proposed in 1983, the construction started only in September 2018 due to government approval delays and litigation. The construction and operation is managed by Usha Breco Limited. It was inaugurated on 24 October 2020. ()

Coordinates: 21°31'37"N, 70°30'22"E

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Junagadh India

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Girnar ropeway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khapra Kodiya Caves, Uparkot Fort, Girnar Jain temples, Damodar Kund.

2.4 miW
Cave, Buddhist architecture
Khapra Kodiya Caves, Junagadh
63 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Junagadh in the Indian state of Gujarat, the Khapra Kodiya Caves are an ancient marvel that beckons to history enthusiasts and tourists alike. These caves, carved out of limestone, provide a window into the monastic practices of the...
2.3 miW
City wall
Uparkot Fort, Junagadh
59 min walk • Uparkot is a fort located in east side of Junagadh, Gujarat, India.
1.5 miE
Temple
Girnar Jain temples, Junagadh
38 min walk • The group of temples of Jainism are situated on the Mount Girnar situated near Junagadh in Junagadh district, Gujarat, India. These temples are sacred to both Digambara and the Svetambara branches of Jainism.
1.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Temple
Damodar Kund, Junagadh
33 min walk • Damodar Kund is one of the sacred lakes as per Hindu beliefs, which is located at the foothills of Girnar hills, near Junagadh in Gujarat, India.
2.9 miW
Historical place, Temple, Mausoleum
Mahabat Maqbara complex, Junagadh
76 min walk • Mahabat Maqbara and Bahauddin Maqbra are mausoleums in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. They were completed in 1892 and 1896 respectively and are dedicated to Mahabat Khan II, the Nawab of Junagadh State, and his minister Bahauddin Hussain Bhar respectively.
2.8 miW
Enduring zoo with diverse species
Sakkarbaug Zoo, Junagadh
73 min walk • Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden also known as Sakkarbaug Zoo or Junagadh Zoo is an 84-hectare zoo that opened in 1863 at Junagadh, Gujarat, India. The zoo provides purebred Asiatic lions for the Indian and the international endangered species captive breeding program for the critically endangered species.
1.8 miE
Peak known as a pilgrimage mainstay
Girnar, Junagadh
46 min walk • Girnar is an ancient hill in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. It is one of the holiest pilgrimages for Jains, where the 22nd Tirthankar, Lord Neminath attained nirvana. It is also believed to be place where next 24 Tirthankars will attain nirvana in future. The place is also an abode of some Hindu temples.
2.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Buddhist architecture
Bava Pyara caves, Junagadh
64 min walk • Bava Pyara caves are an example of ancient man-made caverns. The caves are a part of the Junagadh Buddhist Cave Groups situated in the eastern part of Junagadh of the Indian state of Gujarat. Bava Pyara caves contains artworks of both Buddhism and Jainism.
2.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Buddhist architecture
Uparkot Caves, Junagadh
60 min walk • Uparkot caves, also Uperkot caves, are ancient man-made caverns. The caves are a part of the Junagadh Buddhist Cave Groups situated in the eastern part of Junagadh of the Indian state of Gujarat.
2.2 miSW
Dam
Willingdon Dam, Junagadh
58 min walk • Willingdon Dam is situated to the east of the town of Junagadh, near the foot of Datar hills, in Gujarat State, and built on the Kalwa River in India. The dam was named after Marquess Willingdon, the Governor of India at that time.