Mount Girnar
Gujarat Β· 1,117m
Sacred 10,000-step climb to 5 peaks β Jain and Hindu temples at 3,666 ft
Why Special
Girnar is a mountain with 5 peaks, each holding ancient temples. The 10,000-step climb tests body and spirit. Ropeway now makes the first peak accessible. Neminath Jain Temple at the summit is over 2,500 years old. The Girnar Parikrama (circumambulation) draws 2 million devotees.
Who Should Think Twice
Infrastructure concerns
BSNL only β limited signal, no 4G data
Signal drops to zero in many areas
Difficult last-mile access
Difficult access β rough roads, long drives
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
BSNL only at ropeway. No signal on trek.
WiFi: None
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Junagadh Civil Hospital (5 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: 100
Getting There
Junagadh 5km from base. Rajkot 105km.
Roads: Good to base. Then 10,000 steps.
Public transport: Auto from Junagadh to base
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Junagadh 5km
Stay: βΉ200-500/night
5+ options (dharamshala)
Emergency: Dharamshalas at base. Stay in Junagadh.
Helpline: 1800-200-5252
The stay decisions worth flagging in Mount Girnar.
Mount Girnar is a Jain + Hindu pilgrimage β 9,999 steps to 5 Jain temples + Shikhar (5 peaks), plus Hindu Amba Mata Temple. Stay scene on the mountain: pilgrim dharamshalas at Bhavnath Taleti (the base), nothing else. Base in Junagadh (5 km) for commercial hotels. Full climb is 10 hours on foot (start 2 AM); ropeway to Amba Mata cuts it to 4 hours round-trip.
Girnar has no stays on the mountain itself β base in Junagadh (the mountain's city, 5 km) at a basic business hotel. The trek is 9,999 steps each way via Girnar Ropeway (shortcut) or on foot. Pilgrim accommodation exists at Bhavnath Taleti (the base) β observing Jains and Hindus only.
The Fern Residency, Junagadh
We recommend it as the most polished 4-star base within 12 km of Mount Girnar, with a spa, multi-cuisine restaurant, and consistently high guest reviews for comfort and service.
Girnar Residency, Junagadh
We recommend it because it offers clean rooms, rooftop views toward Girnar, and direct access to local guidesβall at a fraction of 4-star rates.
Hotel Krishna Palace, Junagadh
We recommend it for its position on Junagadh's main bazaar, within walking distance of the Girnar footpath entry point and local temples.
Ashram stays at Sri Damodar Ashram or Hari Om Ashram (near Girnar base)
We recommend it for travellers seeking early-morning temple rituals, vegetarian meals, and the lived experience of pilgrimage culture at the base of the sacred mountain.
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Daily Budget Reality
Budget
βΉ350Mid-range
βΉ1,000Luxury
βΉ1,700π‘ Dharamshala stays only. Ropeway βΉ500. Mostly free trek.
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