Girnar is an ancient hill in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. It is one of the holiest pilgrimages (“Shashwat Tirth”) for Jains, where the 22nd Tirthankar, Lord Neminath attained nirvana. It is also believed to be place where next 24 Tirthankars will attain nirvana in future. The place is also an abode of some Hindu temples.

Which God is in Girnar mountain?

Girnar is an ancient hill in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. It is one of the holiest pilgrimages (“Shashwat Tirth”) for Jains, where the 22nd Tirthankar, Lord Neminath attained nirvana. It is also believed to be place where next 24 Tirthankars will attain nirvana in future. The place is also an abode of some Hindu temples.

How many steps are there in Girnar Dattatreya?

Ahmedabad, India Guru Dattatreya is the highest hill of Gujarat on Girnar mountain and this temple is on top of this hill. It requires to climb approx 10000 steps to reach there. The best time to start your journey for visiting this temple is 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM in the morning during the winters.

How many steps are there in Girnar ambaji to Dattatreya?

9999 steps
A daunting task is climbing the Girnar Mountains 9999 steps (2 peaks i.e. up-down-up) to reach there.

Where is Girnar hills located?

Gujarat state
Girnar Hills, physiographic region on the Kathiawar Peninsula, Gujarat state, west-central India.

How do you climb Girnar?

To reach the peak of the Girnar Hill one has to climb 10,000 steps from the foot of the hill. At the foot of the hill, there are many stalls and shops that sell prayer offerings, sweets are sold and also bamboo sticks that people can buy or hire to aid them in walking the 10,000 steps.

Who built Neminath temple?

Luna Vasahi Temple is also known as Sri Neminath Ji Temple. Dedicated to the 22nd Jain saint Sri Nemi Nathji, the temple was built in 1230 AD by two brothers Tejpal and Vastupal.

Which temple has 9999 steps?

Come and discover the Ashoka edicts, Asia’s longest ropeway, and the Girnar Jain Temples. Standing tall at 3672 feet, Girnar is an ancient hill in Junagadh, covered with 866 Hindu and Jain temples that are spread over its summit. One has to climb 9999 steps to reach the final summit.

Is there ropeway in Girnar?

Girnar ropeway is a ropeway on Mount Girnar in Junagadh district, Gujarat, India….

Girnar ropeway
Termini Bhavnath Taleti Ambaji Temple
Elevation lowest: 168m highest: 1066m
No. of stations 2
Services Junagadh, Gujarat

How many steps are there in Girnar Dattatreya after ropeway?

Girnar and ropeway connects till 5000 steps. One has to climb another 5000 steps to visit guru Gorakhnath temple and Guru Dattatreya Temple.

How do you climb the Girnar mountain?

It should take approximately 4 hours to reach the summit of the mountain, which is the Dattatreya Temple. Every morning, there is an Aarti at the temple, and if you leave early enough, you might make it on time to witness the Aarti. Overall, there are approximately 9000 steps to be walked to complete the trek.

Is it safe to climb Girnar at night?

Started climbing at 530am and came back at 330pm when the heat and sun was at its peak. Would suggest people to start at midnight so that they can come down before sunrise or atleast afternoon. The effort and energy consumption increases as the sunand day moves ahead.

How long does it take to climb Girnar?