Entering through the main gateway of this fort, the temple of Shri Hanuman falls to the left and the temple of Kalbhairav falls to the right. Situated at the distance of 15 -20 steps from there, is the main entrance to Lord Neminath's summit on the left. A sign on this entrance bears the words 'Sheth shri Devchand Lakshmichandni pedhi Girnar Tirth'. Entering the main gate, on both sides are residential rooms for priests, security guard, manager and other administrative officials. Further ahead on the left side is a drinking water stand and at the ground level and levels above, are the pilgrims resting rooms. (In the past pilgrims used to stay overnight in these rooms, visit the place where Lord Neminath attained salvation i.e. the 5th summit on the next day. Earlier, there were arrangements by the administrative office to provide some sweets and savory snacks as refreshments.) On the opposite side, there are washrooms for the pilgrims as well. To the right one can see the administrative office of Sheth Devchand Laxmichand. Turning further to the right, are the bathrooms for men and women on the left, and up further ahead is a room where hot water is made available for bathing. On the right is a room where boiled water for drinking is available. Moving ahead, you cross the southern entrance of the main temple and thus land up in the breath taking pavilion of Lord Neminath's temple. This pavilion is 130 feet wide x 190 feet long including 84 smaller temples situated on the periphery. Entering the main temple from this southern gate, on the right falls the small temple of Shri Ambikadevi.

The small temple of Shri Ambikadevi
There is a beautiful idol of Shri Ambikadevi, the presiding Goddess of this great shrine of Girnar and the attendant deity to Lord Neminath, whose impact is truly matchless. Pay your homage here, thank the Goddess for a smooth climb and enter the main temple.

The famous summit of Amba houses the temple of Ambika. The temple of Damodar near Damodar reservoir, the temple of Lord Neminath atop Girnar and this temple of Amba, are all said to have been constructed by King Samprati. After a study of the foundation stones and deciphering from the type of architecture, it appears that these have been constructed in the 12th - 13th century.

There are some scriptures that give credit to Vastupal-Tejpal for the construction of this temple where the idol of Lord Neminath’s guardian presiding Goddess Ambika is installed.

In one of the passages of Kalpasutra*, written in golden ink towards the end of the scripture, is the following:

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It is clearly evident from this verse of Vikram Samvat year of 1524, that a wealthy trader named Samal, with utmost faith, reconstructed the large but dilapidated temple of a great Goddess named Ambika on the mountains of Girnar.

With the passage of time, to our utter shame and disappointment, Hindus now worship the idol using Vedic Rituals and the administration of this temple is also in the hands of the Hindu saints.

The footprints of Lord Neminath have been installed behind this temple. Some say they are Shamb’s footprints. References have also been found crediting Vastupal for installing idols of Lord Neminath and others on this summit during that period.

According to the royal edicts written by Vastupal and according to Jain articles of that era, the real names of the three peaks behind Ambaji temple, viz Gorakhnath, Oghadnath and Gurudattatreya are ‘Avlokan’, ‘Shamb’ and ‘Pradyumna’. References from Harivanshpuran and Skandpuran written by Jain monk Jinsen also indicate the existence of Shamb and Pradyumna peaks after Ambaji.

*The Kalpasutra is a Jain text containing the biographies of Tirthankaras, most notably Lord Parshwanath and Lord Mahavir."

Atop the Gorakhnath summit, the footprints of Lord Neminath with inscription of Vikram Samvat year 1929, installed by Babu Dhanpatsinh can be seen. According to some people, these footprints are of Pradyumna. Currently, this summit is under the control of the saints of the Nath sect.
Descending about 15 steps from the summit of Gorakhnath, a Jain idol engraved in a black rock in one of the walls on the left can be seen and after descending about 400 steps, another Jain idol engraved in a large black rock on the left catches your eye. Thus, one can reach the fourth summit by descending approximately 800 steps and then walking along an unpaved road with no steps.

There is no paved pathway or steps to reach the Oghad summit and therefore a strenuous hike up the rocks has to be undertaken to reach this summit. It is a very treacherous path, only the most faithful and courageous souls attempt to ascent this summit. Atop this summit, an idol of Lord Neminath has been carved out in a big black boulder and footprints have been engraved in another boulder, inscribed on which are references dating its consecration to Vikram Samvat year 1244.

There is a direct path that takes one from the fourth summit to the fifth summit, however it is fraught with danger and taking this path would mean risking your life. A better way therefore is to descend the fourth summit and move further along. On the left, one comes across steps and climbing about 690 steps leads one to the peak of the fifth summit. However, ascending these steps is also quite difficult because of the steep slope.

This is that sacred land from where the 22nd Tirthankar, Lord Neminath, attained Salvation. According to the book-‘Girnar Mahatmya’ (Greatness of Girnar), there are inscriptions on the east facing footprints of the Lord situated atop the fifth summit, that date its consecration to Vikram Samvat year 1897 (1841 AC), mentioning that this consecration was carried out by Shah Devchand Lakshmichand. Currently, however, to our utter disappointment we have lost control and the Hindus have placed an idol of God Dattatreya in front of these footprints. On the wall behind this idol, a west facing idol of Lord Neminath has been carved which is now identified as the idol of Shankaracharya by the Hindus. Completing one circumambulatory of these footprints, on the left, a huge gong bell with an inscription of the Vikram Samvat year 1894 is eye capturing.

All Hindu pilgrims ring out the gong with great devotion and delightfully acclaim the completion of their Girnar pilgrimage. Currently, this summit is popular by the name of Dattatray.

The Jains however believe that this place is called Dattatrey (Datta + tray meaning three) after the three chief disciples of Lord Neminath whose names all ended in Datta viz Vardatta, Dharmdatta and Nardatta. Some also say that the footprints atop this summit are actually those of the chief disciple, Vardatta. 60 years ago, entire management of this summit was handled by the administrative office of Devchand Lakshmichand trust and a Jain priest used to come daily from the first summit to the fifth summit to worship the footprints. However, unfortunately today the entire management of this summit, which is now famous by the name of Dattatray, is handled by the Hindu high priest. Today the Jains have no choice but to be satisfied by merely visiting and just touching this auspicious place.Descending from the fifth summit, if one takes the 350 odd steps on the left instead of getting back on the main steps to the right, it would lead to a place called Kamandal reservoir.

The administration of the Kamandal reservoir is handled by the Hindu high priest and there is a perpetual pyre lit here. A free community kitchen is run here and scores of pilgrims take advantage of this facility.

Taking the dirty road through the forest from the South West corner of the Kamandal reservoir, leads you to Ratanbaug. The rough road makes the journey tedious, but this place is believed to be an abode of celestial beings. Unusual species of plantation and herbs grow here. In some scriptures, it has been mentioned that Lord Neminath’s body was cremated on a rock called Ratan, here in Ratanbaug. Since 536 other noble souls achieved salvation along with Lord Neminath, it can be clearly deduced that even they were cremated in this area.

Ansuya’s sixth summit and Mahakali’s seventh Kalika summit can also be reached from Kamandal reservoir.

The path from Kamandal reservoir to Kalika summit is extremely perilous and therefore it is advisable to go along with a guide. The road has been tagged with vermillion marks at several spots to ensure that no one strays off-course. As the road is replete with thorns and stones, only extremely determined people are able to make it to the Kalika summit. Earlier, it was said that only one out of two who went to Kalika summit would return alive. Kalika summit is Goddess Kalika’s spot and atop the summit, a trident can be found.

The road to Pandav caves can be accessed via Kamandal reservoir and evidence is found that these caves open up at Patanvav, a nearby village.

On the way back from Kamandal reservoir, by passing the Gorakhnath summit, Ambaji summit and then taking the road north from Gaumukhi Ganga, one would come across Anand caves, Mahakal caves, Bhairavjap, the spot of Sevadas and the stone of Chatti which derived its name from the fact that some time back a saint was living there by licking stones. Further ahead, descending 1200 steps, one would land up at the wide Sahashavan expanse.