Gujarat boasts the honor of having the longest coastline of the country. With the fact, you can assume the surreal charm of the sandy beaches of Gujarat. The beauty of Gujarat is that, unlike other states, it is equally famous for its modern-age vibrancy as it is for its culture, traditions, history, architecture, and wildlife. When you refer to the term ‘modern-age vibrancy’, no other places of Gujarat can be a better example of it than the sultry beaches of the state. There are unnumbered of beaches in Gujarat. Out of which, here are some you can’t afford to miss out.
Have a look at the list.
1. Mandvi Beach
Worldwide known for its beautiful coastline and pristine water, Mandvi beach is the most enticing beach in Gujarat. If you want to go for a long walk talking with your soul, the coastline of Mandvi beach is an ideal place for you. The irresistible fascination of Mandvi beach can give a hard run to the sultry beaches of Goa. It is one of the most popular beaches in Gujarat, so it is obviously heaven for water sports activities.
As the beach has a long shoreline and is surrounded by the trees, it is also an amazing picnic spot. Mandvi beach is 370 km from Ahmedabad, so you can easily reach there.
2. Nagoa beach
Attracting the millions of tourists, Nagoa beach is one of the most loved tourist destinations in Diu. The island Diu is dotted with the unnumbered of beaches but Nagoa beach steals all the limelight. The reason being, it is the most pristine as well as the safest beach in Diu. It stretches in a vast area, so reveling yourself in the water sports activities is indeed fun here.
As far as your sight can reach, you’ll see only and only sun-kissed sand of the coastline and the verdant trees who act as the safeguard to the beach. It is exactly located in Bucharwada village, so you would need to hire taxis and auto from Diu to get there.
3. Dwarka Beach
In the royal kingdom of Lord Shree Krishna, Dwarka beach has its own charm and charisma. Even being in such a religious city, Dwarka beach entices each and every tourist coming to the city. The beach is located 30 km from Dwarka in a captivating island ‘Beyt’ that’s why it is also called Beyt Dwarka Beach. Apart from the various water sports activities, you can also relish the pleasure of camel riding in Dwarka Beach. Dwarka Beach is the ideal beach in Gujarat if you’re going with your family.
4. Chorwad Beach
Located in the royal town of Chorwad, Chorwad beach stands along with the majesty of the royal palace of the town. This region was once the private holiday retreat of Junagadh’s Nawab but now it has become a major tourist attraction in Gujarat. Situated proximate to Junagadh, Somnath, and Dwarka, it also serves as a gateway to some other tourist attractions of the state.
Amid the gentle waves of water, you can go for any sports activity but the beach is primarily known for boat riding. So, go on an hour-long boat ride in Chorwad beach and let your soul listen to your heartstrings.
5. Gopnath Beach
I must say the Maharajas of Gujarat have relished the pleasure of royal stateliness at its best. Possessing your own private beach is indeed a big thing. Located in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, Gopnath beach was once a part of the summer resort of Maharaja Krishna Kumar Singhji. Maybe, that’s why even today, Gopnath beach is one of the most pristine beaches in Gujarat.
Like other beaches, water sports activities are available here too but bird-watching is the most loved activity in Gopnath beach. Just next to Gopnath beach, there is a temple named ‘Gopnath Mahadev temple’. Don’t forget to visit this temple.
6. Tithal Beach
It’s the beaches like Tithal beach that makes Gujarat an ideal destination for the beach holidays. Lying in Valsad town, Surat, in the long stretch of Arabian Sea, Tithal beach is one of its kind. Unlike other beaches, the coastline of Tithal beach entices the visitors for its black sand. The water is also a bit yellowish but you can indulge yourself in the water sports activities without any worries.
It’s the natural color of the water of Tithal beach and there is nothing unhygienic about it. Due to its ease of accessibility and exceptional charm, the beach is often thronged by the locals as well as the tourists.
7. Somnath Beach
One of the most religious cities of Gujarat is making a spot on the list of must-visit beaches of the state. This is the splendor of Gujarat. Here, spirituality and the vibrancy stand side by side without affecting the glory of each other. It is always brimmed with the visitors still, there is something in Somnath beach that makes the visitors get lost in their own world.
Be it the lovebirds or the broken hearts or maybe a depressed person, the soothing tranquility and startling surroundings of Somnath beach turn out to be the soul mate for every visitor.
Conclusion
These are a few must-visit beaches in Gujarat. In the state of majestic forts and palace, these beaches exude a different façade of tourism which can only be explored after reaching there. So, put all worries aside and go for the soothing holiday experience in Gujarat.
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