* Girnar Hill is a collection of mountains in the Junagadh District of Gujarat, India, situated near Junagadh at a distance of 327 km from Ahmedabad.
* It is a holy place and an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Jains. There are a number of temples located here.
* Amidst the lush green Gir Forest, the mountain range serves as the hub of religious activity.
* The tallest of the mountains rises to 1031 meters (3382 feet), the highest peak in Gujarat.
* A sturdy stone path — a pilgrimage route - climbs from peak to peak. It is claimed that there are exactly 9,999 steps from the trailhead to the last temple on the highest peak, but the actual number is roughly 8,000.
* The locals in nearby Junagadh insist that the fastest-ever time was 42.36 minute.
* In the Hindu religion, the legend is that climbing Girnar barefooted earns one a place in Heaven.
* The nearby Gir Forest serves as sanctuary for the last remaining Asiatic Lions. It is also famous for the Kathiawadi culture in the adjacent region.
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