WestGujaratSomnath Veraval

Somnath Veraval

Somnath VeravalSomnath also known as Prabhas Patan has religious and historical significance. The Somnath Temple has one of the 12 Jyotirlingas or Shiva shrines and is one of the most important pilgrim centres for Hindus.

Season: November to March

How to get there

Air Air:
Nearest airport Keshod (55 kms) is linked to Mumbai (Bombay) by Vayudoot services.
Rail Rail:
Nearest railhead Veraval (7 kms) is connected by train to Ahmedabad.
Road

Road:
By road Somnath to Veraval 7 kms, Mumbai (Bombay) 889 kms, Ahmedabad 400 kms, Bhavnagar 266 kms, Junagadh 85 kms, Porbandar 122 kms.

Bus Services Local Transport:
Private taxi, Auto-Rickshaw, Chhakada and City bus available.

Places of Interest

  • Somnath Temple
  • Triveni Ghat
  • Ahilyabai Temple
  • Junagadh Gate
  • Bhalka Tirth
  • Dehotsarga
  • Manipur Masjid
  • Museum

Excursions

  • Chorwad (26 kms)
  • Sasan Gir (43 kms)

Links to RegionsThe Region
Gujarat   |    Ahmedabad   |    Rajkot   |    Jamnagar   |    Dwarka
Porbandar   |    Somnath Veraval   |   Sasan Gir   |    Junagadh