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JAMNAGAR is a coastal town of Gujarat in India. It was founded by "Jam Raval" in 1540 A.D. as the capital of the princely state of Nawanagar. It was so named after the ruler who called themselves "Jamshree". The city was built around the small Ranmal Lake in the centre of which is a small palace that can be reached by a causeway. JAMNAGAR is having the only Ayurvedic Universtiy in India. The old part of the town has a number of interesting buildings such as the "Darbar Gadh", "Mandvi Tower", "Jam Bunglow"... Darbar Gadh was a gathering place where the Maharaja of Nawanagar used to hold public audience. JAMNAGAR is the home town of world famous cricketers His Royal Highness Jam Ranjitsinhji, Duleepsinhji and Ajay Jadeja. The "Bala Hanuman Temple" is listed in the Guiness Book of World Records for the continuous enchanting of "Ram Dhun" since 1st August 1964. JAMNAGAR is also home to all the three defence force of India. The Town is also famous for its 'Brass Products', 'Bandhani' and handicrafts.


Location : Southern Asia in India in Gujarat State 22.50 N 70.00 E Population: 3, 26,000 (1991) Time : +5.30 G.M.T Currency : Indian Rupees (Rs.) = Indian 100 Paise. Climate : The Climate of JAMNAGAR is varied with hot summer, cold winter and low rainfall. The evenings are pleasant due to the sea breeze from the nearby Arabian Sea. Temperatures range is around 24�C to 43�C in Summer and 10�C to 24�C in Winter.


Orientation & Information The state bus stand and the new railway station are several km apart and both are a long way from the centre of the city, so you will need to take an auto-rickshaw. Most of the best-available bottom-end guest houses are near the old railway station, in Teen Batti Chowk. There are a couple of more commodious cheap places near Bedi Gate. Airport is situated on Khambhalia road and the distance from state bus stand is around 7 Kms. All Private Intercity Travel buses are available near Pancheswar Tower.

Bala Hanuman Temple

The Bala Hanuman Temple is on the southeastern side of Ranmal Lake (also known as Lakhota Lake), and here, 24 hours a day since 1 August 1964, there's been continuous "Ram Dhun" of the invocation Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram'. This devotion has earned the temple a place in the Guinness Book of Records. Early evening is a good time to visit.

Creamation Park

You don't require a morbid disposition to visit JAMNAGAR's cremation park. There are statues of saints and deities, as well as scenes from the Ramayana. This is an interesting place to visit.

Solarium

Known as the Ranjit Institute of Poly-Radio Therapy. A slowly revolving tower provides full day long sunlight. It is open to visitors after working hours.

Lakhota Fort

In the centre of old JAMNAGAR, on an island in the middle of the lake, are two magnificient old structures : the Lakhota Fort and the Kotha Bastion. Lakhota Fort is JAMNAGAR's Museum and its terraces display a fine collection of sculpture that spans a period from the 9th to 18th Century. The Kotha Bastion is JAMNAGAR's arsenal. One of its most interesting sights is an old well, the water of which can be drawn by blowing into a small hole in the floor.