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 Chorwad
Built in 1928 by the
erstwhile Nawab of
Junagadh, Chorwad
was a summer Palace
retreat. It is 66
kms. from Junagadh
and 23 kms. from the
fishing centre of
Veraval. It is a
holiday resort with
an isolated beach
and is away from
bazaars, crowds etc.
The sea here is not
always calm but the
pleasant climate
invites a host of
tourists every year.
Chorwad is perfect
for long beach walks
and a quiet holiday.
How to get there
Air
Chorwad is 40 kms.
from Keshod Airport.
Rail
The nearest railway
station is Chorwad
on the
Ahmedabad-Veraval
railway line. |
 Diu
Across Ahmedpur
Mandvi lies the
island of Diu, a
sensuous blend of
sun, sand and deep
blue sea. Diu is
situated 125 kms.
from Junagadh.
It is one of the
country's finest
beaches, and
tourists who keep
falling in love with
it have spread its
name all over the
world.
The island is also
dotted by three
Portuguese churches
one which has been
converted into a
museum housing some
rare Portuguese
artifacts.
Another cynosure at
Diu is the Fort of
Diu, an imposing
statement of power.
Diu is a quiet
secluded island
measuring less than
40 sq.km. Off the
west coast of India,
it is connected to
the mainland of
Gujarat by a
causeway. The total
length of the
coastline of Diu
does not exceed 21
km.
This beautiful
island in the
Arabian Sea has the
river Chasi running
along its northern
frontier. It's neat
golden beaches run
along merrily
providing blissful
solitude in blue
waters beneath blu
skies.
A former Portuguese
enclave, Diu is
perhaps the most
exotic destination
on the West Coast of
India. Gently rocked
by the winds and
waves of the Arabian
Sea, Diu is an ideal
retreat. It offers
the most desirable
blend of sun, sand
and sea. The climate
is pleasant
throughout the year.
Nobody and nothing
is in a hurry. Here
you will find
undisturbed peace
and a unique
holiday.
WHAT TO SEE
Nagoa Beach
Fortress of Panikot
St. Paul's Church
Jallandhar Shrine
Gangeshwar Temple
Navlakha Parshvanath
Temple
Jama Masjid
Diu Museum
How to get there
Air
Nearest airport is
Junagadh, which is
connected to Mumbai
via Keshod,
Porbandar and Rajkot.
Rail
It is well connected
to Rajkot, Veraval
and Ahmedabad.
Road
Luxury and Semi
luxury buses
(private and state
transport) are
easily available.
Cars of various
types are also
available on hire. |
 Mandvi
Mandvi, founded in
1581 A.D. is an
ancient seaport. It
is well known for
its production of
handicraft items
particularly its
relief, filigree and
enamel work and its
virtually unspoilt
sea beaches. The
Rukmavati bridge is
the longest stone
bridge, built in
1883 A.D. and the
Vijay Vilas palace
are the major
tourist spots in
this destination.
Mandvi is situated
about 75 kms. from
Bhuj.
How to get there
Air
Flights are
available from
Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Rail
New Bhuj Railway
Station is 1 km.
north of Bhuj.
Direct trains on the
meter guage line
from Ahmedabad and
on the broad guage
line for Mumbai.
Road
State transport,
luxury coaches,
auto-rickshaws and
taxis are available
to all centres in
Gujarat. |
Hazira and Tithal
The industrial
capital of South
Gujarat, Hajira is
situated 28 kms.
from Surat. The
pleasant Hajira
beach is fringed by
feathery casurina
trees and has a
comfortable holiday
home for the
visitors. This place
is home to the
biggest industrial
powerhouses in the
nation. Tithal is
situated 108 kms.
from Surat and 5 kms.
from Valsad. It is a
beautiful sandy
beach with
palm-sheltered
cottages. Ubharat is
another fine sandy
beach situated 42
kms from Surat.
How to get there
Air
Various domestic
airlines connect
Mumbai and Bhavnagar
to Surat.
Rail
Surat is a main
junction on the
Mumbai - Delhi -
Ahmedabad broad
gauge line.
Road
State transport
buses and private
luxury coaches
connects various
centres of Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Madhya
Pradesh, Delhi and
Rajasthan. Surat is
262 kms. from
Mumbai, 129 kms.
from Baroda and 230
kms. from Ahmedabad. |
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