How to Reach Girnar (Junagadh) – Complete Travel Guide

February 11, 2026

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Girnar is a famous mountain near Junagadh in Gujarat. Devotees visit Girnar Parikrama, Bhavnath Mahadev Temple, Dattatreya Temple and Jain temples. The hill has more than 10,000 steps and thousands of pilgrims come every day, especially during Mahashivratri and Kartik Parikrama.

If you are planning to visit and are wondering how to reach Girnar, this guide will help you understand all the travel options in a simple and easy way. Here is a complete and easy guide to reach Girnar from anywhere in India.

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Location of Girnar

Details	Information
Place	Girnar Taleti, Junagadh, Gujarat
Nearest City	Junagadh
Base Point	Bhavnath Mahadev Temple (start of steps)

How to Reach Girnar By Air

The nearest airport to Girnar is Rajkot Airport, while a new international airport at Hirasar (Rajkot International Airport) also connects major cities.

Approximate Distance from Airports

Airport Name	Distance to Girnar (Junagadh)
Rajkot Airport	106 km
Porbandar Airport	102 km
Ahmedabad Airport	324 km

From the Airport to Girnar

After reaching the airport:

Take a taxi (3–5 hrs depending on the airport).
GSRTC buses are available from Rajkot/Ahmedabad to Junagadh

Best Option: Rajkot Airport → Taxi/Bus → Junagadh → Auto to Girnar Taleti

Helpline Number: For the convenience of devotees, the number 8401070010 has been made available.

How to Reach Girnar By Train

The nearest railway station is Junagadh Junction (JND), just 5 km from Girnar.

Major Direct Train

Ahmedabad → Junagadh
Rajkot → Junagadh
Surat → Junagadh
Mumbai → Junagadh
Somnath → Junagadh

After reaching Junagadh station, you can take a taxi/auto/bus to Girnar.

Auto rickshaw: 15 minutes
Taxi: 10 minutes
Bus: Available during festivals

This is the most convenient and budget-friendly option. It’s the best alternative to buses/roads if you’re travelling far.

How to Reach Girnar by Road

Junagadh is well-connected by highways across Gujarat.

Distance from Major Cities

The table below shows the distance from major cities to Junagadh to help you plan your travel easily.

City	Distance	Travel Time
Rajkot	103 km	2–2.5 hrs
Somnath	93 km	2 hrs
Dwarka	206 km	5 hrs
Ahmedabad	317 km	7–8 hrs
Surat	505 km	11–12 hrs

Bus Services

GSRTC buses (regular & sleeper)
Private Volvo buses from Ahmedabad, Surat and Rajkot
You will reach Junagadh Bus Stand, which is 4 km from Girnar.

Local Transport (Junagadh to Girnar)

Girnar is located about 7–10 km from Junagadh city and is easy to reach using local transport. Visitors can travel from Junagadh to the Bhavnath Taleti by auto-rickshaw, taxi, local bus, or shared jeep. These options are affordable, easily available and convenient for pilgrims and tourists.

Transport Mode	Approx. Fare (One Way)	Availability
Auto Rickshaw	Rs. 80 – Rs. 150	Easily available
Shared Auto	Rs. 20 – Rs. 30	Very common
Taxi	Rs. 300 – Rs. 500	On request
City Bus	Low cost	Available in peak season
Travel Time	10 – 20 minutes	—

Girnar Ropeway Access

The Girnar Ropeway provides a fast and comfortable way to reach the Girnar hills, especially for visitors who want to avoid climbing 10,000 steps. You can use the Girnar Ropeway.

Starting Point: Girnar Taleti
Reaches near Ambaji Temple
Saves 5–6 hours of climbing time
Tickets available offline & online

Best Route From Major Cities

Below are the best routes to reach Girnar from major cities.

Starting City	Route to Girnar
Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad → Rajkot → Junagadh → Girnar
Somnath	Somnath → Veraval → Junagadh → Girnar
Dwarka	Dwarka → Porbandar → Keshod → Junagadh → Girnar