Navghan Kuvo in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Thursday, October 12, 2017

The Navghan Kuvo is located a couple of meters away from the Adi Kadi Vav in the Uparkot fort premises in Junagadh.

Navghan Kuvo in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

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Refer to this photo to know about the history of this fort.

This Kuvo aka well was very differently designed compared to Adi Kadi Vav. It was equally deep as Adi Kadi Vav. But the access way was much different. A spiral staircase lead to the bottom of the square shaped well. The staircase had rooms on either side of it, with openings or should I say windows  near the well. The windows were carved out of the rock. These windows provided both fresh air and also light to the rooms within. As it was dark and it smelled of bats, we refrained from going to the bottom of the well.

Entrance to Navghan Kuvo in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

We also saw openings of equal size in the walls, it was meant for the pigeons. There were pigeons who were occupying some of them. This is the first time I have seen this. In its golden days, pigeons were used as a means of communication. Messages would be written on cloth and tied the feet of the pigeons and sent. Pigeons were like courier service in those days.

Pigeon Homes at Navghan Kuvo in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Navghan Kuvo in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

As most of the attractions were done, we decided to head back to the main entrance. We also saw the water management facility on the fort. It is said that the city receives its water supply from here.

Water Management Facility at Uparkot Fort in Junagadh 

Access to certain Jarokha (balcony window in the fort premises) is restricted either due to no proper way to reach it or due to thick shrubs growing on the fort premises.

Jarokha in the Junagadh fort walls

After we exited the fort, we saw a board that read BabaPyare Caves.


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Adi Kadi Vav in Uparkot fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Adi Kadi Vav is a stepwell located near to the Buddhist Caves and Navghan Kuvo in Uparkot fort premises in Junagadh. The Vav, is located at one end of the fort. It is near the fort wall. There is a seat there which offers a fantastic view of the surrounding hill ranges and houses below.

Adi Kadi Vav in Uparkot fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

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 The well was deep, with little water in it. But then standing there and looking down  gave us goose bumps. We were so scared that we might fall in the water. The wall near the Vav is not very high, so please be careful.

That's Fathima and me in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Fortification of Junagadh fort in Gujarat

There are a series of steps that lead to the base of the Vav. Don't forget to look at the walls once you reach the bottom of the Vav. The pattern on the walls with the pigeons resting on it, the sunlight falling on the walls, make it appear even more beautiful. I couldn't stop myself from clicking photos of the walls.

Patterns on the walls, when getting down to the base of Adi Kadi Vav in Uparkot fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Adi Kadi Vav in Uparkot fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

As the Vav, is not in use, there is litter filled in it. I wouldn't mind paying a entrance fee to see it, at least the money could have been used in the upkeep of the Vav.

Adi Kadi Vav in Uparkot fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Trash in Adi Kadi Vav in Uparkot fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

There is provision for food and water here.

We then headed to see the Navghan Kuvo located a couple of meters away. 


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Buddhist Caves in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Sunday, October 8, 2017

The Buddhist Caves are located in the Uparkot Fort premises in Junagadh.

Buddhist Caves in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

 Unlike the fort there is a entrance fee to see the Caves. "What is so special about these caves, that there is fee to see it?" is the question, I had in my mind. The ticket would provide me with some answers. We bought tickets at a cost of Rs.15 each for Indian citizen. The price is different for foreigners. There is also a QR code which is scanned by the person at the door when entering the cave premises.

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To know more about these caves, please read this photo.

Buddhist Caves in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat are underground

I have been to Buddhist Caves in Maharashtra, but these were nothing like them. These caves are underground, now this is interesting. Three storey's underground, made it even more interesting. How did they manage to built these caves and why were they built underground? there was no one there who could answer this question. Certain portions of the caves have been worked upon to maintain the caves. No wonder there is a charge to see the caves.

Buddhist Caves in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

The caves were beautifully carved from within, entry is allowed to all the caves below. The resting places are also carved out of stone. Some of the pillars were symmetrical and that the common Buddhist Caves logo atop them.

Buddhist Caves in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

There are huge openings atop so that sufficient light can be provided to all the three levels below. 

Buddhist Caves in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Buddhist Caves in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Refer to this signboard for a little more info on the Buddhist Caves.

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There is no food or water available here.

Fathima and Me at Buddhist Caves in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

As we had already explore Jama Masjid, we then walked to the Adi Kadi Vav, a couple of meters away.


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