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A 1600km. long
coastline, the longest in India,
binds the state of Gujarat from
the west. It is dotted with some
really fine beaches like those
of Ahmedpur-Mandvi, Kutch-Mandvi,
Chorwad and Gopnath. The coast
was also a historical centre
with interesting Portugese
forts, shore temples, princely
port cities and beach palaces.
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 Gopnath
Beach
A beautiful hamlet
on the coast of the
Gulf of Khambhat and
at a distance of 10
Kms from Talaja, the
taluka headquarter
of Bhavnagar
district is Gopnath.
Vying for eminence
on the tourist
circuit with
development of a
heritage hotel-
Gopnath Bungalow, it
was a pleasant
sea-shore retreat of
Gohil rulers of
Bhavnagar. The
bungalow built in a
European colonial
style with cottages
and mansions
surrounding the
courtyard faces the
sea and offers a
beautiful view of
the gulf . It
attracts marine life
and birdwatching
enthusiasts to the
rocky shores on the
coast. It is also
renowed for the
temple of Gopnath
Mahadev, where
Narsinh Mehta is
believed to have
performed penance.
How to get there
Air
Various domestic
airlines connect
Bhavnagar with
Mumbai and Surat.
Rail
It is on the Western
Railway Line. It is
761 kms. from Mumbai
via Ahmedabad and
788 kms. via
Viramgam.
Road
State transport
buses and private
luxury coaches
connect various
centres of Gujarat.
It is situated 791
kms. from Mumbai via
Ahmedabad and 200
kms. from Ahmedabad
via Sihor. |
Rozi and Bedi
Ports
These are attractive
seaside picnic spots
and offer good
fishing facilities.
Rozi and Bedi Ports
are two important
ports on the shore
of the mighty
Arabian Sea. The two
seaports offer
wonderful sites for
picnic. The seashore
also provides for
excellent
opportunities for
angling which is a
popular pastime at
Jamnagar.
How to get there:
Air
Various domestic
airlines connect
Jamnagar to Mumbai.
Rail
On the Western
Railway with direct
connections to
Ahmedabad.
Road
State transport
buses and private
luxury coaches
connect Jamnagar
with various centres
of Gujarat. |
 Bet
Dwarka
A ferry ride from
Dwarka to the Island
of Bet, near Okha,
makes for a good
picnic. About 30 km.
from Dwarka is the
famous
pilgrim-centre of
Vaishnavas. Here we
have Rancchodrai
Temple, Devki Temple
and Temples of Chief
Queens of Krishna,
Mahaprabhuji Bethak,
Bala Hanuman and
Shankh Talav are
other attractions.
Situated about 35
kms. from Dwarka and
150 kms. from
Jamnagar.
How to get there
Air
Various domestic
airlines connect
Jamnagar to Mumbai.
Rail
On the Western
Railway with direct
connections to
Ahmedabad.
Road
State transport
buses and private
luxury coaches
connect Jamnagar
with various centres
of Gujarat. |
 Ahmedpur
Mandvi
Ahmedpur Mandvi is
one of the finest
beaches on the
Gujarat shoreline.
The sea water is
white and very
perfect for
swimming. Various
water sports are
offered like water
scooters, skiing,
surfing, para
sailing, speed boat
trips. Cottage
Resort Magico Do Mar
is one of the
highlight of this
beach offering
airconditioned
rooms, pleasant
lawns, palm groves.
The resort bungalow
facing garden
towards sea offers
wonderful sights
which should not be
missed.
Diu island is a real
pleasant surprise
across the bridge
from Ahmedpur Mandvi.
Lying on the
offshore of Gujarat
mainland, minutes
offshore from the
mainland of Gujarat,
yet has the feel of
being like on a
mediterranean
island. Nothing can
quite prepare you
for the
treasure-trove of
Diu. Diu reflects
the Portugese
colonial period
architecture like
the churches, public
buildings, bungalows
with pastel shaded
walls, truss roofs,
terraces, galleries,
clean wide road,
neat clean beaches
etc. Nagoa Beach is
one of the most
beautiful, white
sanded, crescent
shaped of quiet blue
water and is perfect
for swimming,
wading, relaxing,
water sports like
jetskiing, knee
board surfing, pony
and camel riding.
Other beaches here
include Jalandhar a
pleasant and quiet
beach, Chakratirth
Beach with sunset
point, a Shiv Temple
and a summer
bungalow, Goghla
Beach on the Diu
union territory
section, Simmer
Beach promoting
water sports,
fishing, sailing
etc., Gahirmata
beach being made a
resort soon.
How to get there
Air
Various domestic
airlines connect
Jamnagar to Mumbai.
Rail
On the Western
Railway with direct
connections to
Ahmedabad.
Road
State transport
buses and private
luxury coaches
connect Jamnagar
with various centres
of Gujarat. |
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