The five peaks of Girnar are topped by 866 intricately carved stone temples. A sturdy stone path — a pilgrimage route for both Hindus and Jains — 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.
Every year, a race is held, running from the base of the mountain to the peak and back. The locals in nearby Junagadh insist that the fastest-ever time was 42.36 minutes. However, most people take 5-8 hours to climb the mountain (I took 6 hours but include taking photographs and sightseeing).
In the Hindu religion, the legend is that climbing Girnar barefooted earns one a place in Heaven. There is one holy stone; it is said that if a person attempts suicide from that stone then he becomes a part of Heaven.
Even a cow can climb more than 4200 steps.
Check on the yellow mark: 4.800 steps. This is just the first peak.
Finish line on the other side.
Stairs to the last temple of 'Girnar Hill'
The end of the Pilgrimage. Now have to go back ….RDuarte @ Cimpor India
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