Jamjir Waterfalls – A Picture Perfect Place for Photographers
It’s proven that 75 percent of the human brain consists of water and sound of running water helps reducing depression, increases pro-social behaviour and gives us more energy. Now, if you agree to this and are looking for place to boost your mental wellbeing, Jamjir waterfalls are the place you must head to!
Jamjir falls, a mesmerising place near sasan gir, is a heaven for creative people like painters, writer and poets, provided you forget your gadgets and carry just a pencil or pen and paper (Exception for photographers).
Considered as the largest one in Gujarat, Jamjir falls in Saurashtra region and very near to Kodinar town. As the water falls into a deep pool with great falls, its sound and intensity will surely make you say – WOW!
Location
Jhamjir waterfalls is a part of Junagadh district and is located at a distance of 23 kilometres from the world famous Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and 37 kilometres from Kodinar.
Best Time to Visit
As this a natural waterfall, it flows all round the year, but still the best time to visit is July to September. As it is the monsoon season the flow is really high.
Reaching Jamjir waterfalls
The nearest airport to this place is Diu, located about 45 kilometres away and Veraval railway station is just 50 kilometres from this scenic place.
Accommodation
The nearest option to stay here is Jamjir reatreat, A homestay provided by prince of royal state of Chuda in Saurashtra, Falgun Singh Jhala. If you wish to indulge in some spiritualism as well, there is also an ashram just near the entry/exit of waterfalls. There are also more than two dozen of hotels and resorts in Sasan Gir. Many local people are also offering homestays at an affordable rate.
Beware
Though Jamjir is a delight for selfie lovers, one needs to be very careful while pursuing this sport as it has already claimed several lives. As there is no access to the bottom of the pool where water falls down, it is not safe place to bath or swim. Also there is trek of 5-10 mints from car parking area towards the fall which is rocky and can be problematic for leg /knee/foot patients.
To do
The best thing to do here is enjoy some solitude and give sometime to yourself. Carry a pen and notepad and just like the water let your thoughts flow on that piece of paper. The local people are very warm, welcoming and mostly farmers, so a visit to groundnut or sugarcane fields will surely make your tip a memorable one. Taking a tour at one of the Jaggery workshops can be interesting.
Jamjir is also a grat place for Bird watching and bird photography. A historic Shiva temples and Hanuman Temple is very near to the waterfalls. The trip can be combined with other two water falls on way and other nearby places.
Food
Local food items like Bajri Rotla (millet bread) served with Baigan Bharta (eggplant vegetable) are popular delicacies among local people. Chhash (butter milk) and white butter is an essential part of traditional food of Saurashtra. Authentic Gujarati taste can be enjoyed by having food offered at homestays.
Nearby tourist places
Tulsi-Shayam is a famous temple very neat to this Jamvala. While your stay a jungle safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctury is a thing one cannot afford to miss. Neaby tourist places include Somnath, Junagadh, Diu and Dwarka.
