But the region comprised therein is of great antiquity and dates back to ancient
periods of Jamnagar. According to Pauranik literature, Lord
Krishna established his kingdom at Dwarka, now in Jamnagar
district, after his migration from Mathura and it is to
this great Yadava race that the Jams of Nawanagar trace
their descent.
Built by Jam Raval, a Jadeja Rajput leader who migrated
from Kachchh, Jamnagar was the capital for four centuries
of the prosperous princely state of Nawanagar. Present day
Jamnagar is a charming blend of the old and the new with
its ancient monuments and broad streets, imposing facades,
and squares, which make it one of the most beautiful cities
in the Saurashtra peninsula.
Jamnagar is the hometown of the world famous cricketers
Ranjit Singh and Duleep Singh after whom the Ranji and Duleep
Trophy are named in domestic Indian cricket.
Prime Attractions
Solarium:
Known as the Ranjit Institute of Poly-Radio Therapy. A
slowly revolving tower provides daylong sunlight. It is
open to visitors after working hours.
Bala Hanuman Temple:
Since August 1st 1964, there has been a continuous chanting
of 'Shri Ram', 'Jai Ram', 'Jai Jai Ram', or 'Ram Dhun' (invocation
of Lord Rama) 24 hours a day. This continuous rendition
has earned the temple a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
Willingdon Crescent:
The most remarkable of Ranjit Singh's construction is
Willingdon crescent, the swooping arches of its curved facade
overlooking the wide streets of Chelmsford Market.
Lakhota Fort and Kotha Bastion:
In the centre of old Jamnagar, on an island in the middle
of the lake, are two magnificent old structures: the Lakhota
Fort and the Kotha Bastion.
How to Get There
Air:
Various domestic airlines connect Ahmedabad with nearby
cities.
Rail:
On the Western Railway with direct connections with Ahmedabad.
Road:
State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect
various centres of Gujarat. Jamnagar is 308 kms from Ahmedabad
via Rajkot and 92 kms from Rajkot.
