Location : Gujarat, west India
Major Beaches : Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach, Diu Beach
Best time to Visit : Throughout the year


About Gujarat Beaches
Gujarat is a coastal state situated in the western part of India. The state with its 1500 km long coastline consists of numerous fine beaches which provide ideal environs of rest and relaxation for the tourists. Moreover, the beaches in this part of the world are largely free of hectic tourist activity, unlike some of those in the states of Goa and Kerala. Though you may not find luxury hotels or resorts here, one thing you can look forward to is ideal environs for spending a quite vacation while relishing the immense bounties bestowed on the place by mother nature.

Famous Beaches in Gujarat
Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach
Situated at a distance of 290 km from Ahmedabad, Ahmedpur Mandvi is one of the finest beaches in the coastal state of Gujarat. The picturesque beach is replete with beautiful forests and clear blue waters, which are perfect for swimming and enjoying other variety of water sports. The beach is a perfect heaven for holiday makers where you can have immense opportunities of fun while enjoying one of the numerous water sports on offer, or just lay down with the velvety sand gently pressing behind your back. The water sports on offer include water scooters, surfing, motor boat rides, skiing, para sailing and more.

Diu Beach
Diu island, situated about 125 km from Junagarh is a place frozen in time. The beautiful beach here offers immense opportunities of relaxation with activities like swimming, water sports and eating out at the beach side snack shacks. Other than the beach, Diu island houses plenty of other fascinating tourist attractions such as historic monuments, colonial structures and beautiful churches.

Beyt Dwarka
Dwarka is an important Hindu religious centre, which according to mythology was the dwelling place of Lord Krishna. Thousands of pilgrims throng this ancient city every year to visit the numerous temples and other historically significant places. The beaches here are known for their immense natural splendour and serene environs away from the noise and fumes of some of the neighbouring cities.

Chorwad
Chorwad is a tiny fishing village, situated in Gujarat at a distance of 65 km from Junagarh. The beach here houses a beautiful resort which offers quality accommodation facilities for the tourists. Evenings at Chorwad are the perfect time to watch the games of the sea from the comforts of your resort.

Gopnath Beach
Gopnath Beach was used as a summer resort by Krishna Kumar Singhji, the Maharajah of Bhavnagar, whenever he wanted to escape the heat and humidity of the city. The beach even today attracts thousands of tourists for its breathtaking natural beauty, beautiful limestone rock formations and a salubrious climate.