Somnath temple is a Hindu temple situated near Veraval on western coast of Gujarat. The nearest railway station is 2.8 KM away from Somnath temple at Somnath and the other railway station is 6 KM at Veraval. Somnath temple is a major pilgrimage destination for hindus. It is believed to be the first among 12 jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. It is on of the shrines where Lord Shiva is believed to be appeared as glowing column of light. Somnath site is an ancient pilgrimage site because of triveni sangam of Kapila, Hiran and, Sarasvati river. Somnath beach is 6 KM from veraval it is situated near the Somnath temple. The Somnath beach is named after the Somnath temple.

 Somnath Temple History

The Chandra(moon) was released from the curse of Daksha Prajapati the father in law of moon. Chandra was married to 27 daughters of Daksha but he favoured rohini and neglected other queens. Daksha felt unfair and cursed him and he lost his power of  light. Prajapita Brahma advised Moon to worship Lord Shiva at Prabhas Teerth. Lord Shiva was  Pleased with the great penance and devotion of Moon, and blessed Chandra and relieved him from the curse of darkness. Pauranic traditions describes that Moon had built a golden temple, followed by a silver temple by Ravana, Bhagvan Shree Krishna is believed to have built Somnath temple with Sandalwood. The moon God was relieved from the curse of Daksha  from Lord Somnath. The present Somnath temple is the 17th reconstruction built in 1951 on the original site.

In the Shiva Purana and Nandi Upapurana, Shiva said, ‘I am always present everywhere but specially in 12 forms and places as the Jyotirlingas’. Somnath is one of these 12 holy places. This is the first among the twelve holy Shiva Jyotirlings. Today it is one of the most-visited Hindu shrines in India.

Somnath temple Timings and Live Darshan

• The somnath temple timings are from 6 AM to 9 pm
• The timings of live darshan or aarti is 7 AM 12 PM and 7 PM

One can also visit nearby places like gir which is a wildlife sanctuary park, veraval fishing port, Junagadh, and Diu. For more details like nearby places to visit in somnath and accommodation near somnath temple and accommodation in Somnath  click here.

Best Dharamshala in Somnath

jyotirlinga of Somnath Temple is believe to be the first jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat. Somnath Temple is invade many a times by Muslims and Portuguese invaders. The present temple was reconstruct in Chalukya style of architecture by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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1)  Sorathiya Prajapati Kumbhar Gnati Dharamshala, Somnath

Address – Prajapat Dharamshala, Triveni Sangam Road, Prabhas Patan (Somnath), Gujarat – 362268.

Sorathiya Prajapati Kumbhar Gnati is near to the railway station and bus stand, so its convenient to make your stay if you are travelling from a long distance. Keshod Airport is located 63.2 Km from the dharamshala.

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Distance from tourist destination

1. Bhalka Tirth – 5.5 Km
2. Gita Mandir – 750 meters
3. Shree Parshuram Temple – 1.1 Km
4. Dehotsarg Tirth – 750 meters
5. Suraj Mandir – 290 meters
6. Panch Pandav Gufa – 400 meters
7. Triveni Ghat – 170 metres
8. Gir National Park – 66.7 Km
9. Somnath Beach – 650 meters
10. Diu – 82.5 Km

Facilities Available

• Attached Toilet
• Filter Water
• CCTV

Reasons to consider

• Dharamshala is well maintained.
• Sorathiya Prajapati Kumbhar Gnati Dharamshala is near to Somnath Temple.
• Situated on a busy street.
• Transportation is available here easily for guest.

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Shri Mannarayan Dharamshala, Somnath

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Address – Near Shri Laxminarayan Temple, Triveni Road, Somnath(Prabhas Patan), Gujarat 362 268

Shri Mannarayan Dharamshala is located close to most of the tourist places of Somnath. Railway station and bus station is also near, so transportation becomes easy. Dharamshala is 63.7 Km from the airport.

Distance from tourist destination

1. Bhalka Tirth – 4.5 Km
2.  Gita Mandir – 1.3 Km
3. Shree Parshuram Temple – 550 meters
4. Dehotsarg Tirth  – 1.3 Km
5. Suraj Mandir – 800 meters
6. Panch Pandav Gufa – 950 meters
7. Triveni Ghat – 750 meters
8. Gir National Park – 67.2 Km
9. Somnath Beach – 200 meters
10. Diu – 83.0 Km

Facilities Available

• Hot water
• Filtered water
• Paid parking
• CCTV

Reasons to consider

• Wardrobes in rooms.
• Attached let-bath.
• Dharamshala is well maintained.
• Rooms of Sorathiya Prajapati Kumbhar Gnati Dharamshala are neat and clean.
• It has all basic facilities.
• Guest can easily get transportation and bus services from here.

3) Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Somnath

Address – NH 51, Near Railway Station, Somnath, Gujarat – 362268

Bharat Sevashram best suits your budget with all the basic facilities. Railway station is just at a walking distance from the dharamshala. Bus stand is 1.6 Km and Keshod Airport is 63.8 Km away.

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Distance from tourist destination

1. Bhalka Tirth – 4.2 Km
2. Gita Mandir – 3.6 Km
3. Shree Parshuram Temple 2 Km
4. Dehotsarg Tirth – 4.2 Km
5. Suraj Mandir – 2.9 Km
6. Panch Pandav Gufa – 3.2 Km
7. Triveni Ghat – 3.0 Km
8. Gir National Park – 67.3 Km
9. Somnath Beach – 1.8 Km
10. Diu – 83.1 Km

Facilities Available

• Hot water
• Filtered water
• Open ground

Reasons to consider

• Bharat Sevasharam Sangha in Somnath is best place to stay in Somnath.
• Parking facility is also available.
• It has all basic facilities.
• Guest can easily get transportation and bus services from here.

How to travel to Somnath ?

By Rail

You can easily travel to Somnath by train as Somath has its own railway station. Somnath Railway Station is about 2.8 Km far from the temple. Also, Veravel Railway Station is only 7 Km from the temple. Somnath Railway Station is well-connected to major cities of the country.

By Road

The most convenient way to travel to Somnath is by road. GSRTC also private and deluxe buses are easily available to reach Somnath. Somnath Bus Depot is walking distance from the Jyotirlinga.

By Air

Keshod Airport is nearest to Somanth temple. It is a taluka locate in Junagadh Dist. Airport is 65 Km  from Somanth. Public Transport is easily available from Keshod to Somnath. Diu Airport is 80 Km from Somnath.

Places to visit near Somnath.

1.Bhalka Tirth

Bhalka Tirtha is locate in the Veraval. It is the place where Krishna was hit by an arrow, shot by a hunter named Jara. After this he is said to have left the earth for the heavenly abode. Bhalka Teerth is situated almost 4 Km away from the Somnath temple.

2. Gita Mandir

Gita Mandir is also known as Birla Mandir. It was built in 1970 by the Birlas at Dehotsarg campus in the outskirts of Mathura. Gita Mandir is famous for its depiction of Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta, which is carve on 18 marble pillars. The mandir, dedicate to Lord Krishna, is decorated with paintings of Lord Krishna. It also has the idols of Lord Lakshmi-Narayan and Lord Sita Ram on the two sides of Lord Krishna.

3. Shree Parshuram Temple

Shree Parshuram Temple is one of the best temples to visit in Veravel. The legend informs that Lord Parshurama performe rites and penance to absolve himself from the sins of killing kshtariyas. This temple is situate right next to the triveni ghat. Temple too is on the same 1 km stretch starting from Somnath mandir and ending at Gita temple.

4. Dehotsarg Tirth

This Tirtha is located on the banks of Hiran at a distance of 1.5 Km from Somnath temple. Bhagvan Shree Krishna took his divine journey to Neejdham from this sacred soil. Rich accounts of the divine Shree Krishna Neejdham Prasthan Leela are maintained. It is believe that Shri Krishna departed on the first day of bright fortnight of Chaitra month in 3102 BC. The footprint of Bhagvan Shree Krishna is carve here to mark the divine memory of Shree Krishna Neejdham Prasthan Leela. Baldevji, the elder brother of Shree Krishna also took his last journey from here in his original serpent form. This is marked by an ancient holy cave called “Dauji-ni Gufa”

 5. Suraj Mandir

Suraj Mandir is also situate near the Triveni Ghat. It is one of the few temples dedicate to the Sun God. There are depictions of elephants, lions and various other birds and animals in the temple. This is one of the rare holy sites dedicate to the spirits of nature which are praised in the Hindu heritage and religion.

6. Panch Pandav Gufa

These Pandava caves are also referee  to as Aravalem Caves. It is associated with folklores and other mythological tales. It is believed that Pandava brothers had spent time in this temple during the term of their exile. With consistent prayers and fasts, they had evoked the powers of Lord Shiva in this cave. The temple enshrines the idols of various Hindu gods and goddesses. It also has idols of the five Pandava brothers. Tourists and pilgrims visit Panch Pandav Gufa to offer their prayers to Lord Rama, Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga. It also overlooks the sea.

7. Triveni Ghat

Triveni Ghat is one of the most important holy places in Somnath. It is frequently visit by many tourists and pilgrims. This is the place where the chatri of the Lord Krishna is construct. Krishna is said to have visit this holy spot after being hit by an arrow. The Ghat is considered to be the cremation ground of Lord Krishna.

8. Gir National Forest

Gir Forest or Sasan Gir is fully protecte national park and wildlife sanctuary. It is part of the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion. Today, it is the only area in Asia, where Asiatic lions occur. It is considere one of the most important protecte areas in Asia due to its supported species. It is located 65 Km from Somnath.

9. Somnath Beach

Somnath Beach is well connecte by an efficient transport network. The port town of Veraval serves as a gateway to Somnath beach. It is best place at Veraval for Nature lovers. Somnath Beach is situate 6 Km to the east of Veraval. There is a fishing port. You can catch a glimpse of different kinds of fishing trawlers, country crafts and dhows engaged in fishing operations. Sunset is the perfect time to enjoy at the beach and one can even watch the sun dip into the sea.

10. Diu

Diu is a town in Diu district in the union territory of Daman and Diu. The town of Diu lies at the eastern end of Diu Island and is known for its fortress and old Portuguese cathedral. The city is one of the hundred cities of Smart Cities Mission. Major attractions of Diu is Diu Fort, Nagoa beach, Portuguese Baroque Church, ancient shiva temple, Naida cave and lot more.

 

 

 

 

 

Tirupati Temple, Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh

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One of the important Temple of India, Tirupati Temple is located in the Chittoor district of the Andhra Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to the Lord Venkateswara, one of the Avatar of Lord Vishnu. The Temple is also known by the name like Tirumala Temple, Tirupati Balaji Temple, Etc.

The temple is one of the richest temples in the world in terms of the Donation. And Around 50,000 to 100,000 pilgrimage visit the temple daily. It is one best religious and spiritual place to visit in India.

Inside the temple, the chanting is so powerful that after you live the temple, but the positive energy of the chanting remains with you. The temple is also referred to as the “Temple of seven hills”.

If I suggest, you should visit this temple once.

Accommodation in Tirupati:

You can also get accommodation near the Tirupati Balaji Temple very easily. There are many Dharamshala, Ashram, Mutts, Rooms, etc are available very near to Temple.

This Dharamshala are very near to Tirupati Railway and Bus Station, So for you to get the Transport is very easy and can get to many Tourist place in Tirupati and near to Tirupati.

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1. Dakshin Srinath Dham – Tirupati. 
2. Tirupati – Yatradham Rooms 619
3. Reddy Bhavanam – Tirupati.
4. Tirupati – Srinivasa Dhama Pejawar Mutt.
5. And Many Others in Tirupati.

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1. Dharamshalas in Dwarka, Gujarat.
2. Accommodation in Somnath Temple, Gujarat.
3. Dharamshala in Haridwar
4. Accommodation in Delhi
5. Accommodation in Mumbai
6. Dharamshalas in Vrindavan

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1. Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
2. Dwarka, Gujarat
3. Somnath, Gujarat
4. Rameshwaram, Tamil Naidu
5. Shirdi, Maharashtra
6. Udaipur, Rajasthan

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Somnath Temple Gujarat

Best vacation destination in India, Tourist place, Dharamshala in Somnath, Images, Location

Somnath Temple:

Somnath is one of the best and the largest temple in District Gir-Somnath of Gujarat, India. The Temple has One of the Twelve Jyotirlinga of India. The temple is located just at Seashore, so the atmosphere around the temple is Totally different.

Somnath temple as the best location to visit. It has a religious as well as the natural atmosphere around the temple.

Believe me, you will really enjoy the Somnath Destination for the Diwali Vacation.

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Somnath Temple And Aarti Timing:

	Temple Timing	Aarti Timing
Morning	6:00 am.	7:00 am.
Evening	9:30 pm.	7:00 pm.

Places to visit in Somnath:

1. Somnath Beach: Distance between Somnath temple and Somnath Beach is about 750 meters.
2. Panch Pandava Gufa:  Distance between Somnath temple and Panch Pandava Gufa is About 1.5 km.
3. Prabhas Patan Museum: Distance between Somnath temple and Prabhas Patan museum 350 meters.
4. Gita Temple: Distance between Somnath temple and Gita temple is about 1.9 km.

Place to visit near Somnath:

1. Dwarka Temple: Distance between Somnath temple and Dwarka is about 256 km.
2. Gir National Park: Distance between Somnath temple and Gir National Park is about 67.5 km.
3. Div-Daman: Distance between Somnath temple and Div-Daman is about 94 km.
4. Junagadh Fort: Distance between Somnath temple and Junagadh Fort is about 93.8 km.

Accommodation in Somnath:

Dharamshala in Somnath

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We provide the best rooms with good accommodation and at an affordable price.

1. Somnath- Bharat Sevashram.
2. Shri Mannaryan Dharamshala- Somnath
3. Somnath-Bansidhar Yatri Niwas
4. Other many Dharamshala in Somnath

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Best Time to visit Somnath:

Diwali Vacation is the best time to visit Somnath as there will not much rush as compared to the month of August. During the Diwali Time, the whole Temple is Lighted and the atmosphere around the temple is totally pleasant.

I suggest you to visit the Somnath during this time because you will enjoy the place at this time.

Q1. Is the airport available at near Somnath?

-> The Nearest airport to Somnath is about 63 km located at Div.

Q2. Is there any facilities available for sightseeing and to visit nearby place to visit Somnath?

-> Tirth Darshan Bus Facilities are available at normal charges which help you with sightseeing and temple visit in Somnath.

Q3. Do we need to pay for Entry in Temple?

->No, there are no charges in the Somnath temple.

Q4. Nearest Railway and Bus Station to Somnath Temple?

-> Nearest Railway Station is Somnath Railway station which is 500 km from the temple and Somnath Bus Station just is within walking distance from Somnath.

 

 

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Destination for Diwali Vacation- Dwarka, Gujarat

Dwarkadhish Temple Timing, Place to Visit near Dwarka, Dharamshala in Dwarka, Best Diwali Vacation Destination

Dwarka Temple:

Dwarka Temple is Located in the District Devbhumi Dwarka of State Gujarat.  As District name itself the says, Devbhumi “The Land of Gods”. A place where Lord Krishna ruled and stays here with his wives after the war of Mahabharat. A very large temple of Lord Krishna is Built here.

Whole Land is religious and spiritual here. You will surely enjoy staying here and visiting the historical places in Dwarka. These places in Dwarka have a very different atmosphere which will make your heart and mind pure.

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So for me, Dwarka is the Perfect Vacation Destination in Diwali.

Dwarkadhish Temple Timing:

Dwarka Temple Timing and Aarti Timing:

	Temple Timing	Aarti Timing
Morning	6:30 am. to 1:00 pm.	6:30 am.
Evening	5:00 pm. to 9:40 pm.	7:30 pm. To 7:45 pm.

 

Bet Dwarka Temple Timing and Aarti Timing:

	Temple Timing	Aarti Timing
Morning	9:00 am. To 1:00 pm.	9:00 am.
Evening	3:00 pm. To 6:00 pm.	6:00 pm.

 

Place to Visit in Dwarka:

1. Dwakadhish Temple:  Distance between Dwarkadhish temple and Bus & Railway Station is 2.1 km.
2. Dwarka Beach:  Distance between Dwarkadhish temple and Dwarka Beach is 1.2 km.
3. Gomti Ghat:  Distance between Dwarkadhish temple and Gomti Ghat is 1.2 km.
4. Sudama Setu: Distance between Dwarkadhish temple and Sudama Setu is 81 meters.
5. Rukmani Temple: Distance between Dwarkadhish temple and Rukmani temple 2.1 km.

Place to visit near Dwarka:

1. Nageshwar Temple: Distance between Darkadhish temple and Nageshwar temple is 17.7km.
2. Bet Dwarka: Distance between Dwarkadhish temple and Bet Dwarka temple is 33.7 km.
3. Somnath Temple: Distance between Dwarkadhish temple and Somnath temple is 232.5 km.
4. Rann Kutch: distance between Dwarkadhish temple and Rann Kutch is 443 km.

Where can you Book the Dharamshala online:

For me, This are some of the best place to visit during Diwali Vacation and near to Dwarka. And best attraction will be Rann Utsav in  Rann of Kutch

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Dharamshala and Special Rooms in Dwarka during Diwali:

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1. Dwarka – Shri Jaliyan Atithi Gruh
2. Sharda Bhavan- Dwarka
3. Dwarka – Brahmakshatriya Atithi Bhavan
4.  Dwarka All Dharamshala’s

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Best Time To visit Dwarka:

From my side, Diwali vacation is the best time to visit Dwarka. You will enjoy at this time in Dwarka the atmosphere around this time totally different, blissful atmosphere!

You can also visit Dwarka at any time in the year but the Best time is during the Festivals, The atmosphere is Totally Different.

Is the airport available in Dwarka and How far is the temple from the airport?

-> No, there is no airport available in Dwarka. But the nearest airport is Jamnagar and the distance from Dwarka to Jamnagar is 45 km.

Are there cheap hotels in Dwarka which provides good accommodation in Dwarka?

-> Yes, there are many cheap hotels and guest houses in Dwarka. These hotels and guest houses provide good accommodation.

Is transport facilities available from Dwarka to Somnath?

->Dwarka to Somnath there are many transport facilities available. You can book the bus from Dwarka Bus Station and train from Dwarka railway station.

 

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Statue of Unity –  Information, Prices, Cost, how to reach, height, location, online ticket booking

                                                             

Statue of Unity Information:

The Statue Of Unity is located at the Narmada District of Gujarat. Statue Of Unity is one of the world’s tallest statues of the world about 600 feet. The height is 182m.  Statue Of Unity designed as a memorial of Sardar Vallabh Patel.

Around the Sardar Sarovar dam, there are other great places to visit for a tourist like Vindhyachal hill ranges.   On the mighty of Narmada River, the statue of unity is situated. It is 3.5 km away from Kevadia town.

A major attraction for tourists is the spot crocodiles at the Sardar Sarovar. The state government has recently opened a new luxurious nature retreat, Tent City Narmada. It is just 10 minutes away from the monument.

At Panchmuli lake, the resort is surrounded by meadows, water cascades, thick forest areas, and abundant wildlife.

Timing of Statue of Unity: 8 am To 6 pm 

Statue of Unity Entry Fees

Rs 200 For Child ( 3 to 15 years ) Observation Deck view

Rs 350 For Adult Observation Deck view

Rs 60 Child ( 3 to 15 years ) Valley of Flower

Rs 120 For Adult Valley of Flower

Rs 30 per person Bus Charges

Statue Of Unity Tent City Narmada

Statue OF Unity Valley Of Flowers

 

Poicha

In poicha, there are the most interesting temples. It is one of the popular tourist destinations. The most famous places for visiting every type of travelers like nilkanthdham Swaminarayan temple, kuberbhandarishiva temple, Shruti mandir ashram, mahatma Gandhi nagargrush and many more. The Statue of Unity is located at a distance of just 39 km. Don’t forget to visit this place.

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Sardar Sarover Dam – World 2nd largest dam.

 

1. Distances to Statue of Unity from
a.  Ahmedabad – 252 Km.                                                      f. Dakor – 150 Km.
b.  Vadodara – 90 Km.                                                            g. Surat – 165 Km
c.  Rajpipla – 26 Km.                                                               h. Rajasthan – 762 Km
d.  Bharuch – 93 Km.                                                              i. Kutch-Bhuj – 526 Km
e.  Ankleshwar – 90 Km.                                                        j. Rajkot – 386 Km

2. Timing of Ticketing Of Statue of Unity
a. 8.30 Am to 5.30 Pm (Winter Season)
b. 8.30Am to 6.00 pm (Summer&Monsoon Season)

3. Necessary Information for Entry Ticket
a. Name&Address
b. Type of Vehicle and Registration Number
c. Contact Number
d For Educational Tour‐ Certificate on letter pad from Principal
e. Photocopy of photo identity proof.

Zarwani Water Park Vadodara Gujarat

Zarwani Waterfall is the natural destination in India. It is the best place for peaceful and calm with scenic beauty. Zarwani waterfalls located 14.8 km away.

Place to visit Around the Statue of Unity

• Sardar Sarovar Dam
• Flower Valley
• Laser Light & Sound Show (7:30 PM)
• Zarwani Waterfall Vadodara
• Advenchure park, Dhirkhadi Vadodara ( 1.6 Km from Zarwani waterfall)
• Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary
• Panchmuli Lake
• Ninai Waterfall
• Sagai Malsamot Eco Campsite

OTHER TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN GUJARAT

• Rann of Kutch
• Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
• Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodra
• Somnath temple in Junagarh
• Kutch Museum
• A  trip to Kankaria Lake
• Marine National Park in Gulf of Kutch
• Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad
•  Aina Mahal
• Rani ki vav and many more places.

Statue of Unity Helicopter Ride

After buying tickets from ferry service and reaching near the Statue of Unity you can take a helicopter ride around the Statue of Unity.  The chopper can carry five to seven-person per ride

Cost of Helicopter at Statue of Unity: Rs.2900 per person

Nearest Airport To Statue of Unity

Vadodara airport is about 90 kilometers away from the site. From the airport, you can hire a cab or use the state transport to reach to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue.

Nearest Railway station to Statue of Unity

Vadodara railway station is the nearest railhead to the Sardar Patel statue. You can get on public transport or book a cab. The Trains from Ahmedabad are also available.

Nearest Bus Station to Statue of Unity

Bus facilities are available from Central Bus Depot, Vadodara to The Kevadiya Colony.

Route from Mumbai to the Statue of Unity

Statue of Unity is about 420 Km from Mumbai.

Route from Delhi to the Statue of Unity

Statue of Unity is about 1059 Km from New Delhi.

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Dharamshala is the Best option for Yatri to take rest safety. Good facilities are provided within the budget for Yatri. AC and Non-AC both the rooms are available. For online booking, you can visit the link  “Click Here”

Let’s go on the trip:-  From Ahmedabad to Statue Of Unity (2D/1N)

Day 1 – Ahmedabad local 

• A  trip to Kankaria Lake
• Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad
• Maniar’s Wonderland Snow Park
• Akshardham – Swaminarayan Temple

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Day 2  – Morning 6 AM travel to Statue of Unity via Baroda (10 to 10:30 AM) and overnight stay at Baroda.

 

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How can I plan my trip to Statue of Unity? I prefer to travel by train mostly.

Gujarat is a beautiful state of the country. If you are planning to visit Statue of Unity, you must include Dwarka, Somnath, Chotila and Gir. Travelling from a different, your trip will begin from Ahmedabad or Baroda.

This is the suggested travel route.

Ahemedabad – Dwarka – Somanth – Junagadh – Baroda – Statue of Unity – Baroda

Day 1 –

Ahemdabad

Ahmedabad is a major city of Gujarat. It has many trains scheduled from different parts of the country. Book a room in Ahemdabad. Then, be ready for the day and take a train from Ahemdabad to Dwarka. Saurashtra Mail is available from Ahmedabad at 5:55 AM. It takes about 8 hours 46 minutes. So, you will reach Dwarka by 2:41 PM.

Day 2-

Dwarka

Dwarka is an important religious destination of Gujarat. This is the kingdom of Krishna. Dwarka is located on the seashore of Okha peninsular.

Here, at Dwarka take a stay for one day. You must visit Dwarakadhish temple and Beyt Dwarka. The darshan and Aarti of the Dwarkadhish Temple is embellishing. Then, in the evenings you can go to Beyt Dwarka. Take a night stay in Dwarka. 

Day 3-

Somanth

From Dwarka early morning, you can get a train to Somnath. Somnath is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat. It would take 3-4 hours to visit the Somnath Temple. Board onto Somanth Porbandar passenger train at 2:10 PM. You will reach Junagadh at 4:24 PM.

Junagadh

After reaching Junagadh, reach Gir by any public transport. Going to Gir, will be your mesmerizing experience. Take a night stay at Junagadh and next day go to Baroda.

Day 4 –

Baroda

Coming to Baroda from Gir, you can take a look at few historical places of Baroda. From, Baroda you can travel to the Statue of Unity the next day. Return to Baroda the same night and you can sum up your trip.

How to can I plan my trip to Gujarat traveling by own vehicle?

You can plan your trip accordingly if you are traveling by your personal vehicle.

Ahemdabad – Chotila – Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath – Gir  – Nishkalank Mahadev (Ro Ro Ferry ) – Baroda/Dakor

Day 1 –

You can start trip your Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad travel to Chotila by state or private run buses or any other public transport. Chotila is an important religious loaction. Even, Chotila is perfect place if you are nature – lover and like adventures. Chotila temple is located on a mountain at a height. You can either go by ropeway or climb the stairs.

From Chotila travel overnight to Dwarka.

Day 2 –

Dwarka is a beautiful place. Spend an amazing day here with your family.

Day 3 –

The next day morning travel to Somnath by bus. It won’t much time at Somnath temple. So, the same day you can leave for Gir, Junagadh. You have one more alternative that is visiting Nishakalank Mahadev Temple at Bhavnagar. Stay a night near the Koliyak beach.

Day 4 –

From Ghogha near Koliyak you can get Ro-Ro Ferry morning 8:00 AM. So, by waterways you can travel to Dahej. This will be the surely the best part of your trip. Statue of Unity is just 144 Km from Dahej. Hire a cab and reach Statue of Unity. You stay a night in the tents at the Kevadia district. You will be loving it with alluring nature around.

Day 5 –

The next morning you can leave for Baroda. In Baroda, if you wish you can visit few historical places like Lukshmi Villas Palace, Sayaji Baug, Kirti Mandir and many more. If you have enough you can even go to Pavagadh Temple. Thus, you can sum up in a better way.

 

 

 

 

Girnar Shivratri Mela, 2019

The date of Girnar Shivratri Fair is 26th February 2019 to 4th March 2019.

The Girnar Shivratri Fair is at Bhavnath Temple at Girnar Taleti. Lakhs of people visit the Bhavnath Shivratri Fair. So, Girnar Shivratri Fair is also famous as Mini Kumbh. The Girnar Shivratri Fair begins 5 days before Maha Shivratri. So, the last day of Mela is Maha Shivratri. The fair begins with flag hoisting by Naga saints and then it lasts for 5 days. Several events are organized for 5 days of fair. People await to see sword stunts performed by Naga Saints. The Mela ends with Ravadi by Naga saints procession and a bath in Mrigi Kund. The saints performs Maha Aarti on the last day of Maha Shivratri.

Schedule of Girnar Shivratri Mela, 2019

Dates	Timings	Event
26th February 2019	3:00 PM	Saints Shobha Yatra (Bhutnath to Bhavnath)
27th February 2019	11:00 AM	Rudraksh Shivling Darshan (51 lacs Rudraksh, At Bharti Ashram)
1st March 2019	3:00 PM to 7:00 PM	Dharm Sabha & Cultural Program (Local Level Talent)
2nd March, 2019	3:00 PM to 7:00 PM	Dharm Sabha & Cultural Program (State Level Talent)
3rd March 2019	3:00 PM to 7:00 PM	Dharm Sabha & Cultural Program (National Level Talent)
4th March 2019	Evening	Ravedi
4th March 2019	Night	Shahi Snan
Laser Show – Almost Every Evening. About Girnar and Shivratri.

About Girnar Shivratri Mela  –

The history of Bhvanath Temple is unknown as it is old. There’s a belief, that while going across the Bhavnath Temple the garments of Shiva and Parvati fell here.

The fair begins five days before the Maha Shivartri. People all far from Mewar, Kutch and Gujarat visit the fair. The organizers offer free food to the pilgrims. The artisans of Ayodhya and Mathura display their handicrafts here. . Citizens all over the country participate in these programs.

The organizers provide free meals to visitors. The atmosphere is rhythmic. The musical notes of local folk music can be sensed in air and the view of beautiful folk dances as bhavai in colourful dresses is awesome. The handicraft & dazzling ornaments worn by devotees and tribes that come to Girnar Fair captures the senses of every mankind.

Ravadi at Girnar Shivratri Mela

Hundreds of naked Hindu saints walks from Bhavnath Mandir to Mrigi Kund where they have bath in the midnight.

There are lakes of pilgrims, visitors, tourist present to see this March which is very similar to Kumbh Mela.

The only difference between Kumbh Mela March and Ravadi March at Girnar Shivratri Mela is that it takes place in the Midnight.

Grand mahapuja on Mahashivratri at Girnar Shivratri Fair.

On the day of Mahashivratri, there is Mahapuja at Bhavnath Temple. The pilgrims take 7 meter long parikrama of the holy hills of Girnar before going to the fair.

On the day of MahaShivratri, Shiva comes to the Bhavnath Temple to bless the devotees. The nine immortals and 81 siddhas have their home at Bhavnath Temple. This nine immortals and 81 Siddhas come to visit the Bhavnath Temple during MahaShivratri.   So for this Mahashivratri you cannot planning a visit to the Bhvnath Shivratri Fair.

How to reach to Girnar Shivratri Mela?

The Bhavnath Temple at Girnar Taleti heads the Girnar Shivratri Mela. The Bhavnath Temple is only 8 Kms from Junagadh.

So you can reach easily go to Girnar Mela after reaching Junagadh.

How to travel to Junagadh ?

By Rail
Junagadh has its own railway station. The railway junction is situated at a distance of about 1 Km the city centre.
Railway station is well-connected to all the major cities of India.

By Road
Junagadh is connected by road to major places of Gujarat like Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Bhavanagar, Dwarka, Somnath and Rajkot. Regular buses service is available. You can travel by state and private buses to Junagadh.

By Air
Junagadh does not have a airport of its own. Therefore, in order to travel to Junagadh you need to land onto Keshod Airport. The nearest airport to Junagadh is Keshod Airport. Keshod Airport is 40 Km from Junagadh.

Where to stay near Girnar Shivratri Mela?

1. Prenadham Lal Gebi Ashram – 1.0 Km from Girnar Shivratri Mela.

2. Macchoya Ahir Seva Samaj – 600 meter from Girnar Shivratri Mela.

3. Hari Ashram – 1 Km from Girnar Shivratri Mela.

4. Samast Prajapati Ekta Bhavan – 900 Meter from Girnar Shivratri Mela.

 

 

Want Affordable Dharamshala Accommodation in Junagadh? Then you’re in the right place.

Junagadh means “Old Fort.” Junagadh city is the 7th largest in Gujarat.

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1. Prernadham Lal Gebi Ashram

Address:-   Bhavnath Taleti, Junagadh, Gujarat – 362004.

Jungadh Railway Station is just 6 Km from the dharamshala. Bus Station is 7 km away. Prernadham Lal Gebi Ashram is 43.5 Km from Keshod Airport.

Distance from tourist destination

1. Girnar – 6.6 Km
2. Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary – 80.0 Km
3. Saakurbaug Zoological Garden – 6.1 Km
4. Tulsishayam – 119 Km
5. Uparkot Fort – 3.5 Km
6. Madhavpur beach – 81.6 Km
7. Girnar Temples – 37.1 Km
8. Darbar Hall Museum – 4.3 Km
9. Ashok Shilalekh – 2.4 Km
10. Somnath – 98.5 Km

Facilities available 

• Attached Toilet
• Filter Water
• Play Ground
• Hot Water – AC Rooms (in room from 6 AM to 8 AM)
• Hot Water – Non AC Rooms (outside from 6 AM to 8 AM)

Reasons to consider

• Parking available.
• Food facility provided.
• Located at walkable distance from the Girnar Taleti.
• This Dharamshala is well maintained.
• Guest can get transportation facility.
• Convenient to visit Junagadh sightseeing places.
• Ashram rooms are spacious.

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2. Samast Prajapati Ekta Bhavan, Junagadh

Address:-  Prajapati Nagar, Bhavnath Taleti, Beside Bharati Ashram, Junagadh – 36200

Jungadh Railway Station is 5.2 Km away. Dharamshala is at a distance of 5.2 Km from the bus stand. Keshod airport is 42 Km from the Samast Prajapati Ekta Bhavan.

Distance from tourist places

1. Girnar – 5.7 Km
2. Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary – 79.1 Km
3. Saakurbaug Zoological Garden – 5.3 Km
4. Tulsishayam – 118 Km
5. Uparkot Fort – 2.6 Km
6. Madhavpur beach – 80.8 Km
7. Girnar Temples – 36.3 Km
8. Darbar Hall Museum – 3.5 Km
9. Ashok Shilalekh 6.0 Km
10. Somnath – 97.7 Km

Facilities available

• Filtered Water
• Open Ground
• CCTV
• Attached Toilet
• Hot Water

Reasons to consider

• Parking Available.
• Girnar temples presents true blend of art, religion and devotion.
• Location of this dharamshala is situated near forest area which has beautiful greenery.

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3. Machhoya Ahir Seva Samaj Dharamshala, Junagadh

Address:-   Girnar Taleti, Behind Bhavnath Mandir, Bhavnath, Junagadh-364002

Dharamshala is near to the Jungadh Railway Station. Bus depot is 7.3 Km away. Airport at Keshod is 43.7 Km from the dharamshala.

Distance from tourist places

1. Girnar – 7.7 Km
2. Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary – 80.3 Km
3. Saakurbaug Zoological Garden – 6.4 Km
4. Tulsishayam – 120 Km
5. Uparkot Fort – 3.8 Km
6. Madhavpur beach – 82.0 Km
7. Girnar Temples – 37.5 Km
8. Darbar Hall Museum – 4.7 Km
9. Ashok Shilalekh – 2.8 Km
10. Somnath – 98.9 km

Facilities available 

• Attached Toilet
• Normal water
• Hot water(outside the room for Non AC Room)
• CCTV
• Kitchen facility

Reasons to consider

• Machooya Ahir Seva Sadan in Junagadh is perfect place to stay near to the Girlar Taleti.
• Parking available.
• Dharamshala is well maintained.
• It is equipped with all basic facilities.
• It is ideal for family and group accommodations.

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4. Hari Ashram

Address:-  Opp. Kutchhi Ashram, Rupayatan Road, Bhavnath Taleti, Junagadh, Gujarat – 362004

Distance from arrival point
Hari Ashram 2.5 Km from the junagadh railway station. Dharamshala is 1.5 Km from bus stand. The airport near to Junagadh is at Keshod at a distance of 42.7 Km.

Distance from tourist places

1. Girnar – 3.1 Km
2. Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary – 80.6 Km
3. Saakurbaug Zoological Garden – 2.2 Km
4. Tulsishayam – 119 Km
5. Uparkot Fort – 3.4 Km
6. Madhavpur beach – 80.2 Km
7. Girnar Temples – 32.2 Km
8. Darbar Hall Museum – 3.8 Km
9. Ashok Shilalekh – 4.1 Km
10. Somnath – 97.8 Km

Facilities available 

• Attached Toilet
• Hot Water (Out Side all the Room)
• Filter Water

Reasons to consider

• Junagadh Dharamshala Room is well maintained.
• Rooms are spacious.
• Situated on street.
• Transportation is available here easily to guest.
• It is near to Girnar Taleti Junagadh.

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5. Bandilalji Digambar Jain Dharamshala, Junagadh

Address:-   Shri Bandilal Digambar Jain Dharamshala, Girnar, Junagadh, Gujarat-362004.

Distance from arrival point
Jungadh Railway Station is 6.5 Km from the dharamshala. It is located 7.4 Km from the bus stand. Keshod Airport is 44.0 Km

Distance from tourist places

1. Girnar – 7.0 Km
2. Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary – 80.4 Km
3. Saakurbaug Zoological Garden – 6.5 Km
4. Tulsishayam – 120 Km
5. Uparkot Fort – 3.9 Km
6. Madhavpur beach – 82.1 Km
7. Girnar Temples – 37.6 Km
8. Darbar Hall Museum – 4.8 Km
9. Ashok Shilalekh – 2.9 Km
10. Somnath – 99.0 Km

Facilities available 

• Attached Western toilet
• Hot Water (available outside the room)
• Filtered Water
• CCTV

Reasons to consider

• Ideal for Digambar sect of Jain community.
• Parking available.
• Food Facility.
• Dharamshala rooms are large, clean and well maintained.

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How to travel to Junagadh ?

By Rail
Junagadh has its own railway station.
The railway junction is situated at a distance of about 1 Km the city centre.
Railway station is well-connected to all the major cities of India.

By Road
Junagadh is connected well by road to major places of Gujarat like Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Bhavanagar, Dwarka, Somnath and Rajkot .
Regular buses service is easily available.
Both private and state owned buses can be availed to travel to Junagadh from these cities.

By Air
Junagadh does not have a airport of its own.
Therefore, in order to travel to Junagadh you need to land onto Keshod Airport.
The nearest airport to Junagadh is Keshod Airport.
Keshod Airport is 40 Km from Junagadh.

Places to visit near Junagadh.

1.Girnar
The Girnar mountain ranges are an important pilgrimage and tourist site.
Jains and Hindus gather here during the Girnar Parikrama festival.
Girnar is one of the five major ‘tirthas’ attributed to the ‘panchkalyanakas’ of various ‘Jain tirthankaras.’
It hosts a number of temples and some historical spots across its range.
The mountain Girnar is older than the Himalayas.
It is the Nirvan bhumi of 22nd Tirthankara Neminath.

2.Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
Gir Forest National Park was established to protect Asiatic lions, along with leopards and antelopes.
Gir Jungle Trail is home to wildlife including vultures and pythons.
The Kamleshwar Dam has marsh crocodiles and birds, such as Indian skimmers and pelicans.

3.Saakurbaug Zoological Garden
Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden is also known as Junagadh Garden.
The zoo provides purebred Asiatic lions for the Indian and the international endangered species.
Wild free ranging Asiatic lions have become extinct over most of Asia and are today found only in the nearby Gir Forest.

4.Tulsishayam
Tulsishyam is located in Gir somnath district.
There is an ancient temple of Lord Vishnu-Lord Shyam.
Legend says that Lord Krishna eliminated the demon called Tul.
The place is associated with Krishna as Shyam and is thus called Tulsishyam.
The idol of Lord Tulsishyam is said to be 3000 years old. It is made up of black stone.

5.Uparkot Fort
Uparkot is a fort and town established at the foothills of Girnar hill.
It is built during the reign of the Maurya Empire and continued to be used during Gupta period.
The fort lost its importance when the capital of Saurashtra region was moved from Junagadh.

6.Madhavpur beach
A scenic town, Madhavpur is situated on a sandy coastal line.
The beach is endowed with coconut trees and fertile agriculture land.
It hosts the beautiful Madhavraiji Haveli Temple in addition to the Rukmini no choro.
This is the place which celebrates an annual fair held by the Mer community.
The beach is not safe for swimming, but perfect for taking in the sea breeze.

7. Girnar Temples
The group temples of Jainism are situated on the Girnar.
There are temples on the hill sacred to the Digambara and the Svetambara branches of Jainism.
Situated on the first plateau of Mount Girnar these temples of Jainism have marvelous carvings in marble.
The temples can be compared to those of Dilwara temples near Mount Abu in Rajasthan.

8. Darbar Hall Museum
It is built in a beautiful old palace of Junagadh.
The Darbar Hall Museum is amongst the finest museums in Gujarat.
It preserves the treasures of the Junagadh rulers.
Darbar Hall was the court for the erstwhile Nawabs of Junagadh.
Then it was converted into a museum to preserve the possessions of Junagadh Maharajas.
Darbar Hall Museum houses different galleries exhibiting around 2900 artefacts- picture gallery, palanquin room,
textile and costumes gallery, weapons gallery, etc.
The artefacts that depict the lifestyles of the Nawabs are the major highlights of the museum.
Owing to its exquisite collection of artefacts, the museum is visited by people in huge number.

9. Ashok Shilalekh
Ashok Shilalekh in Junagadh is one particular rock edict of Ashoka.
Ashok Shilalekh is found in an area between Junagadh and Girnar Hill.
It is located 3 km from Girnar Hill and 2 km eastward from Junagadh.
This rock with inscriptions dates back to 250 BC.
The instructions penned on this rock are related to dharma, peace, morality, harmony and tolerance.
On the rock, the 14 inscriptions of Emperor Ashoka are written with an iron pen, in the Brahmi script of the Pali language.
There are also some inscriptions carved in Sanskrit.
This is really nice place to spend holidays and vacation with your relatives and friends.

10. Somnath
If you have enough time, you can also enroute Somnath.
Somnath Temple is believed to be the first jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.
It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat.
Somnath Temple is invaded many a times by Muslims and Portuguese invaders.
The present temple was reconstructed in Chaulukya style of architecture by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.