Jamnagar
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Travel to Jamnagar, the city that entices its travelers with lot many
legacies. Founded in 1540, Jamnagar is the Abode of the Jam- the Jadeja
Rajput rulers of Nawanagar. The city was built around the small Ranmal
Lake. Today, it is more popular for having the only Ayurvedic University
in India and a temple listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Jamnagar
travel will bring you closer to the ethos and culture of the Gujurat
state.
Tourism of Gujarat takes you on a journey across the delights and
attractions of Jamnagar, located in Gujarat, India. The famous cricketer
Jam Ranjitsinhji also belonged to the royal family and was the Prince of
the region. When he acquired the throne, he contributed immensely to the
growth and development of Jamnagar. He employed European town planning
techniques to restructure the new parts of the city. He was advised by
Sir Edward Lutynes, architect of New Delhi. Jamnagar was transformed
using urban design elements. Structures like axial roads, arcades,
markets, entrance gates, clock towers, town square, parks, gardens and
residential plots were added to the ancient city.
Jamnagar - A Spiritual City and an Industrial Hub
The Jampnagar city is also dotted by many religious shrines. This has
made it an important spiritual center. For this matter of fact, Jamnagar
is also known as 'Chhoti Kashi'. Besides, the city is a hub of big
industrial houses. India's largest private company, Reliance Industries
has established one of the world's largest refineries at Moti Khadvi
village. Essar Oil, another big refinery of the country, also comes from
Jamnagar.
Shopping
Jamnagar is renowned for its silk, gold embroidery, silver ware,
bandhani (tie-and-dye) fabrics and Nutcrackers. There are many reputed
shops that offer premium quality handcrafted items at attractive prices.
Climate
It is best to visit Jamnagar between the months of October to March.
Things
to see
Jain Temples
