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Gujarat Beaches and beaches in Gujara
Gujarat Beaches and Beaches in
Gujarat
The state
of Gujarat with its long coastline stretching over 1,666 km, houses some of the
most pristine and picture perfect beaches in the country. The Gujarat beaches are
entirely untouched by men and thus make for an idyllic getaway for those who
wish to spend moments in the quiet of nature. So, while making plans for a trip
to India, don't miss the beaches in Gujarat, where you'll surely have the time of
your life.
Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach
One of the finest beaches
in Gujarat, the Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach is situated at a distance of 300 km from
Ahmedabad. It is a perfect place for swimming and enjoying other water sports
that include water scooters, skiing, surfing, para sailing, speed boat trips
etc. The beach is thronged by tourists all throughout the year.
Diu Beach
The picturesque Diu Island is situated about
125 km from Junagarh. The serene beach, displaying a perfect unison of sun, sand
and deep blue sea, is the place to be if you want to spend some quite time away
from the busy city life. Some other attractions of the beach include churches,
bungalows and other public buildings built during the colonial
times.
Beyt Dwarka
More popular as a pilgrimage centre,
Dwarka is thronged by pilgrims all round the year. The lesser known part of the
place, however are the tranquil beaches where you can always find a quite place
to sit down and discover the beauty of the
place.
Chorwad
Situated 66 km from Junagarh, Chorwad is a
beautiful little fishing village and a pristine beach that also houses a well
built resort for tourists. Like other beaches in Gujarat, the beach at Chorwad
is also a perfect destination for spending a quite weekend.
Gopnath Beach
Gopnath has been a very popular holiday
spot for many years, since it acted as a summer resort for the Maharajah of
Bhavnagar, Krishna Kumar Singhji. The breathtaking views, cool breeze blowing
across the limestone cliffs and the rich flora of the region make it one of the
most popular beaches in Gujarat.
Beach Resorts in India, Gujarat
The beach resorts
in India , Gujarat offer some excellent accommodation facilities for the tourists. Some
of the popular beach resorts in Gujarat include The Trident (Ahmedabad/5 Star),
Holiday Inn (Surat/5 Star), Hotel Yuvraj (Surat/3 Star) and Hotel Sheetal
(Surat/Budget). There are lots of Beach resorts in India especially in Gujarat.
Getting There
» By Air :
The state of Gujarat is well connected to major cities in India and abroad
through its ten airports including an international airport at Ahmedabad. All
major airlines in India including Indian Airlines fly to Gujarat.
» By Rail : An extensive railway network runs through the state
connecting it with other major Indian cities. A number of important trains pass
through the state of Gujarat.
» By Road : State Transport
and other private bus operators provide services on an extensive network of
national highways, state highways and other roads that run through the
state.
