July 30, 2012
Jetalsar is a prominent railway
junction located in Rajkot district of Gujarat state. Jetalsar Jn falls on
Veraval-Rajkot rail line and is managed by Bhavnagar division of Western
Railway Zone. Jetalsar Railway Junction connects Porbandar
on west direction, Rajkot Junction on north direction, Junagarh Jn and Veraval
on south direction, and Khijadiya Jn and Dhola Jn on east direction. Jetpur and Navagarh are nearby railway
stations to Jetalsar Jn, while Rajkot serves to be the nearest major railhead
to it.
Jetalsar Jn is just about 25 km
north east of Junagarh, the eighth largest city of Gujarat state. Situated at
the feet of Girnar hills, Junagarh serves to be a major tourist destination in
the state. Junagarh, the old fort as it literally means, is a historic place
hosting several places of interest, scenic spots and religious significant
sites. Girnar Mountain is major place of interest located just 6 km away from
the heart of Junagarh district. Ashok Shilalekh is a historic place located
just 2 km away from the foot of Girnar Mountain near Junagarh. It is the place
where edict of emperor Ashoka inscribed on a large rock is located. The rock
edict dates back to the 2nd century BC. Uperkot, the Wild Museum,
Motibagh, Mujkund Caves and Damodar Kund and Damodar Temple are other worth
visiting places located in and around the city of Junagarh. Jetalsar Jn has
rail and road connection to Junagarh. Sasan Gir and Gondal are other places of
interest which are easily accessible from Jetalsar Jn.
Jetalsar Railway Junction is just
about 3 km away from Jetalsar town. Somnath-Jabalpur Exp, Saurasthra Mail
(Mumbai Central-Veraval), Somnath Exp (Ahmedabad-Veraval) and Porbandar-Rajkot
Exp are some of the trains which pass through Jetalsar Jn connecting it to
other parts of the country. Besides the town of Jetalsar is perched on national
highway no 151 (NH-151).
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