79 Places to Visit Near Junagarh

Best Time: From October to March

Originally known as Tarlapal and Dantawali, the little town of Dantewada gained its name from the presiding deity Ma Danteshwari. It is one among the 52 Shakthi Peethas in Hindu Mythology. Dantewada is blessed with an abundance of mineral resources and is one of the famous iron ore mining sites in the country. Deposits of Uranium, Granite, Limestone, and marble are also present, giving the area high economic importance. What makes Dantewada different f...

Best Time: October-March

Dhamtari is a small town situated in the province of Chhattisgarh and was authoritatively shaped in the year 1998, after the amalgamation of Dhamma and Tarai. The region of Dhamtari covers an absolute region of 2029 square kilometers and is found 305 meters above sea level. Dhamtari is encompassed by the Satpura range in the eastern part, which is prevalently known by the name of Sihawa Pahad. In the west is Kanker region and north is Raipur, the capita...

Best Time: November-March

Lying near the coastline of Bay of Bengal other than the charming Eastern Ghats, Vizianagaram is a city favored with beautiful vistas, the otherworldliness of spirituality and rich social legacy. Getting its name from the royal territory of Vizianagaram, the name in Telugu signifies 'City of Victory'. Soaks with a radiant past, the district is known to be firmly connected with the rich history of Kalinga. The place where there is the city has additional...

Best Time: October-March

Visakhapatnam, generally known as Vizag, is one of the most seasoned port urban communities in the nation. Dwelled in the core of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam is known for its beautiful shorelines and quiet scene, just as its rich social past, which makes it a perfect spot for a phenomenal beachfront get-away. The port of Visakhapatnam is famous for being home to the most seasoned shipyard in all of India, and with plenty of synthetic marvels and norma...

Best Time: October-March

Bhilai, the steel City of Chattisgarh lies in the Durg district and can be undoubtedly called the heart of it. It is an industrial town, courtesy Bhilai Steel Plant, which comes under SAIL(Steel Authority of India Limited). Bhilai has several accomplishments, one of them being the sole supplier of the country's longest rail tracks, which measure 260 metres. It is the second biggest city in Chattisgarh after the state capital Raipur. Lately, it has also ...

Best Time: November- February

Gopalpur is a town in the state of Odisha, India. It is located in the Ganjam district. It is a popular beach and a tourist destination which was initially a commercial port. The town has a population of 6,663. The city, under the ownership of Soraine family, grew from a small fishing village to a commercial port with a trade route with Burma. However later a lot of things were transferred to the British missionaries. Goplpur has now become of the most ...

Best Time: October-February

Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary in Orissa, India is a mainstream vacationer goal that pulls in numerous tourist from distant locations even abroad. At this spot, you may trail creatures or visit the zone lodging gharials. While Odisha is home to such huge numbers of untamed wildlife sanctuaries, what's unique about Tikarpada is its endeavours towards bringing back the jeopardized gharials (crocodiles). Truth be told, the area on these gharials was set up t...

Best Time: September-March

The city of Sambalpur is situated in the Sambalpur region in the eastern province of Orissa. The biggest city in the locale and the region home office, Sambalpur is a significant business focal point of the state. Sambalpur is at a distance of around 321 km from the capital city of Bhubaneswar and it was set up as a district in the year 1876. Situated at a distance of 15 km from the city of Sambalpur, the Hirakud Dam worked in 1956 in the Mahanadi River...

Best Time: October to March

India, the land of Gods and Goddess, cultural diversity and grandeur, is home to a town called Bhadrachalam. A town of extreme importance in the Hindu mythology known for its many temples dedicated to Lord Rama. It is famous pilgrimage spot, situated on the banks of majestic Godavari River, in the southern part of Telangana.  Thousands of devotees from all across the globe visit this pace to relive instances from the Hindu holy book, Ramayana. Away fro...

Best Time: October- March

Samalkot, Situated in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, is a popular tourist destination for the devotees of Lord Shiv. Full of temples it is no less than a holy shrine for a lot of people. The atmosphere here is mostly religious, with the maximum people living here being devotees of Lord Shiv and Vishnu. The Best time to visit the place is during Maha Shivratri when people are at their best and thus the city is at its best. The entire city...

Best Time: October-March

Kakinada, formerly known as Cocanada, is one of the largest cities in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It lies in the Eat Godavari district. The city has a population of 3.43 lakhs. The city is divided into two regions, which is connected by bridges. The main economy of the city depends on agriculture like rice, corn, bio fuel etc, fishing like shrimp, prawns etc and industrial products like chemicals, iron ore etc. The main exports from the Kakinada port i...

Best Time: October to March

The mountain range of Papikondalu runs along the western side of the serenading Godavari and is a favorite spot for a weekend getaway. It is marked by the converging sight of the majestic hills and the glistening water, that when paired with the non-commercial populace commands the attention of any of who are looking for an escape route from the busy city life. This physical trait of the destination is fondly related to the center portion of a woman's h...

Best Time: October-March

Positioned amongst the most established urban communities in the Indian subcontinent, Rajahamundry is an excellent city situated on the banks of the Godavari River. The city, which is known as the Cultural capital of Andhra Pradesh, is likewise alluded to as the 'Conceived City', called in light of the fact that artist Nannayya gave the concept of Telugu to make it a language. Nannayya, the principal Telugu artist, was conceived in this city. It was rul...

Best Time: October to February

Puri is one of the holiest pilgrimage towns in India. One would know it better when called as Jagannath Puri. The Lord of the Universe is housed here and is honored as the spiritual city. It is one of the Char dhams (“four abodes”) which includes Badrinath, Dwarka, and Rameswaram. It lies in the coastal strip on Orissa, which is 60 km from the city of Bhubaneshwar. The city of Puri is known for the divinity, magnificent architecture and for its historic...

Best Time: October - February

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve in Maharashtra. It has been a popular tourist destination for wildlife enthusiasts. It is popular as the chances for sighting a tiger it is very high, unlike many other tiger reserves.

Best Time: July to February

Dhauli, a beautiful getaway place in the close proximity of Odhisha. This town is known for its great ironical situation by being significant on one hand for the great Kalinga war between King Ashoka and Kalinga Kingdom in 3rd century B.C. But on the other hand, this place epitomizes peace as after experiencing the massacre during the war, there was a change of heart for Great Ashoka and he led on the path of Buddhism from that time on. The town has man...

Best Time: October-February

Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, is a great town situated in the eastern piece of India. Located on the south-west bank of the majestic River Mahanadi, the city highlights astonishing architectures from the Kalinga time frame. Bhubaneswar offers a look into the rich history of temples engineering style followed in Odisha amid the ancient era. Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark together structure the "Swarna Tri-Bhuja" or the Golden Triangle of the tou...