Tourism in Jamnagar District in Gujarat presents a series of exotic tourist destinations to enthusiastic tourists in the form of spectacular beaches, ancient and new temples, historical buildings like palaces and forts, national parks and bird sanctuaries and so on. Lakhota Fort, Pratap Vilas Palace, Willingdon Crescent, Mota Ashapura Maa Temple, Khijadia Bird Sanctuary, Marine National Park, Bala Hanuman Temple and Balachadi Beach are only a few of the innumerable beautiful places located in Jamnagar District.

Pilgrimage Tourism in Jamnagar District
Jamnagar District is home to numerable religious structures, which serve as significant pilgrimage spots in the western Indian state. Various Hindu temples, mosques and Jain temples ranging from ancient till modern periods are existent in this district. Situated near Darbargadh is the Mota Ashapura Maa Temple, dedicated to the `Kuldevi` of the Jadeja clan of Rajput communities. Another Hindu temple named Khijada Temple is a 400-year-old temple which depicts the unity of the various religions of India and belongs to Pranami sect. Jamnagar also contains the Vardhman Shah`s Temple, which is an old Jain temple built during the rule of Jam Jasaji I. The Bala Hanuman Temple near Ranmal Lake is well-known for its constant chanting of the divine mantra named `Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram` which continues for an entire day spanning 24 hours ever since the year 1964. Ratan Bai Mosque at the centre of Jamnagar is reputed for its rainwater harvesting system.

Nature Tourism in Jamnagar District
The local beaches of Jamnagar which contain golden and white sands, lush green forests filled with a wide variety of wildlife species and sanctuaries are a few regions of nature tourism which thrill its visitors. Lakhota Lake, Khijadia Bird Sanctuary which comprises birds like Pheasant-Tailed Jacana, Great Crested Grebe, Swallows, Martins, Wagtails, etc., are some of the wonderful tourist spots here. Tourists would love paying a visit to the Beach of Pirotan Island, which is crowded by a large flock of birds and is present at a distance of about 12 miles from Bedi Port. Other popular tourist attractions include Jogger` Park lovely botanical garden located near the Palace Ground, visited by morning walkers and Marine National Park which boasts of dolphins, soft corals, prawns, crabs, fin-less porpoises, sponges, red and green algae and other species of aquatic animals.

Leisure Tourism in Jamnagar District
Leisure tourism in Jamnagar District includes the wonderful palaces, forts and numerous other historical monuments which are found in this area. Darbargadh Palace, Pratap Vilas Palace, Lakhota Fort, Willingdon Crescent and Dhanvantri Temple are some of the immensely exciting tourist destinations of Jamnagar. Also referred to as `Maharaja`s Palace`, Darbargadh Palace used to be the old dwelling place of Jam Sahebs and contains carved pillars, wall paintings, jewelled mirrors, fretwork `jali screens` and much more. Pratap Vilas Palace was created as a resemblance of Victoria Memorial, Kolkata during the reign of King Ranjit Singh. Tourists must also visit Dhanvantri Mandir Gujarat Ayurvedic University which is a significant centre of research which also houses a workshop and library.

Visiting Information
Jamnagar District can be approached via an airport which has direct flights to the city of Mumbai as well as a railway station. Visitors can also avail buses which operate between Ahmedabad and Jamnagar. The State Transport has introduced a brand new bus service which has buses plying between Ahmedabad Airport and Jamnagar.

This Indian district also possesses some other marvellous spots like Dwarkadhish Temple, Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhujio Kotho Monument, the Bohra Hajira, Shantinath Mandir, Bholeshwar Mahadev Temple, Cremation Park and Rozi and Bedi Ports.