Moti Baug, Junagadh - Timings, Entry Fee, Best Time to Visit
#9 of 18 Places to Visit in Junagadh
Distance (From Junagadh Railway Station): 3 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour
Place Location: In The Premises Of Agricultural University
Transportation Options: Cab / Auto
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 3 km from Junagadh Junction, Moti Baug is botanical garden situated in the premises of Junagadh Agricultural University. It is one of the wonderful places to visit in Junagadh.
Moti Baug is known for its verdant greenery and lush gardens. It was built by Nawab Muhammad Mahabat Khanji III of Junagadh in the memory of his dog Moti. In the year 1960, a part of this garden was used to establish Junagadh Agriculture College. The garden is stretched across an area of 2,485 hectares, which includes the 754.62 hectares of Agricultural University of Junagadh campus and Botanical Garden. Presently, the entire area of this garden is divided into 17 sub-centers and is the source of employment to almost 1500 people.
The park boasts of wide variety of shrubs and flowering plants. Apart from the land portion, there is a lake inside Moti Baug called Pari Talav which offers a surreal view of the entire garden. Moti Baug has a very peaceful environment which cannot be visible everywhere else within the metropolis. It is quite common to spot people in the morning hours going for morning walk and jogging. There are numerous play areas and resting regions where one can spend some time with family & friends.
Timings: 5 AM - 7 PM
Entry: Free