Gopnath Beach |
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A visit to Gopnath Beach is all what is required by a tourist and traveler who is on a jamboree to discover the delights of Gujarat and especially its divinely picturesque, scenic and resplendent seafront in the form of its various beatific beaches. Gopnath Beach in Gujarat, India, is one such place and travel destination which is popular amongsst the people and the various tourists visiting the beatific and enrapturing beach in Gujarat, India. Gopnath town in Gujarat, India, was the place of residence of Maharaja Krishna Singhji, at a distance of 75 kilometers from the city of Bhavnagar in Gujarat, India. Gopnath Town in Gujarat, India, is located near the Gopnath Beach in Gujarat, India, with the Gopnath Beach being profusely supplied with a dainty and colorful birdlife along with the presence of limestone cliffs and other adjuncts to the Gopnath Beach like a pleasurable sea breeze and breathtakingly beautiful views to enthrall the tourists who come down to the Gopnath Beach in Gujarat, India, in the hot summer months to get some relaxation from the sultry, trying and immobilizing heat. Gopnath was the summer home of Maharaja Krishna Kumar Singhji of Bhavnagar.75 kms from Bhavnagar, Gopnath is well connected by rail and bus to Ahmedabad.The breathtakinglybeautiful sea coast with it’s spectacular limestone cliffsand great views, sea breezes and colourful birdlife, must havemade an excellent break from the city during the summer months.The Gopnath beach has lovely, firm, sands for walking and shallow shore waters for wading,but the high tidal difference of the coast, makes the water murky and not very inviting fora long swim. Gopnath is the base for some spectacular sightseeing. |
Location info: |
Address:Gopnath Beach,Gujrat,India |
District: Bhavnagar |
Nearest City: Talaja |
Best time to visit: October to March |
Climate/Weather: |
Summer months varies from 30 Deg C to 34 Deg C,Winter months varies from 25Deg C to 5.0Deg C |
History: |
Gopnath Beach being profusely supplied with a dainty and colorful birdlife along with the presence of limestone cliffs and other adjuncts to the Gopnath Beach like a pleasurable sea breeze and breathtakingly beautiful views to enthrall the tourists who come down to the Gopnath Beach. It also houses the world"s biggest ship breaking zone and along with that there is the sacred presence of the Talja temple, which is built on a 350 feet high Volcanic hill. |
Interesting things to do: |
Come and enjoy your beach holidays at the twin islands of Gopalnath Beach |
Interesting things to Visit: |
Nagoa Beach: Nagoa Beach is located in the Nagoa hamlet of the Bucharwada village in Diu. Diu Island lies on the offshore of Gujarat mainland, yet it has the feeling of being on a Mediterranean island. Nagoa Beach stretches for about 2 km from one end to the other. This long, palm-fringed beach is very beautiful and quiet and is in the horse-shoe shape. This beach is one of the most beautiful, white sanded, crescent shaped beach and perfect for swimming, wading, relaxing and for water sports like jet skiing, knee board surfing, pony and camel riding.
Ghoghla Beach: Gomtimata Beach: |
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How to reach? |
Nearest Railway Station:Bhavngar railway station |
Nearest Airport:Bhavnagar airport |
Road Transport:Well connected by rail and bus to Ahmedabad, Gopnath |
Nearest Visiting places: |
Somnath temple: The temple of Somnath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva is situated 79 Kms. from Junagadh and 25 Kms. from Chorwad. According to the legend, Somnath is as old as creation, built by none other than the Moon God himself. The remains of the temple of Somanath "withstood the shocks of time and survived the attacks of destroyers. The temple has imposing architecture and is a beautiful sight facing the blue expanse of the Arabian Sea. A short distance from the Somnath temple is Bakhla Tirth, where Lord Krishna was said to have been struck by the stray arrow of a Bhil tribal. The Present Temple, Kailash Mahameru Prasada is built in the chalukya style of temple architecture and reflects the inherent skill of Sompuras, Gujarat's master masons.
Girnar Hill: Sasan gir national park: Madhavpur Beach: Porbandar Beach: Diu Beach: |
Nearest Petrol Pump: |
HP petrol pump:Bhavnagar,Gujrat,India
Chitra petrol pump:Bhavnagar,Gujrat,India |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
Hotel Blue Hill:Bhavnagar,Gujrat,India
Hotel Apollo:Bhavnagar, Gujarat,India |
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Help Line/Phone Number: |
Police Station:100 |
Nearest Hospital: Sir T Hospital:Bhavnagar, Gujarat,India Dholakia hospital:Bhavnagar, Gujarat,India |
Society/Community Phone Number: |
Links:www.bharatonline.com |
Nearest Attraction |
Palitana Jain Temples |
Palitana is situated at a distance of 51 km from Bhavnagar and serves as an important Jain pilgrimage of Gujarat. The Shatrunjay Hill loacted nearby the place hosts approximately 900 big and small Jain Temples. These temples are dedicated to the 24 Jain Tirthankarars. Apart from this, the significance of the place dates back to the Mahabharata era of India. It is said that three Pandavas, Yudhishthir, Bheem & Arjun got Nirvana here. Therefore, it is known as Siddhakshetra, where one attains Moksha, amongst Jain devotees.....more |
Arts And Crafts Museum |
Arts and Crafts Museum, established in 1963, is situated at Bhavnagar, in Gujarat. The museum exhibits a rich collection of arts and crafts objects of Gujarat as well as known crafts of different states of India, including Indian textiles. Guide services are available on request.An arts and crafts museum it has a collection of arts and crafts objects of Gujarat and well known crafts of different states of India, including Indian textiles.Arts and crafts of Gujarat. Guide service, lectures, film shows. Timings : Summer 0830-1200 hrs and 1500-1900 hrs; Winter 0830-1200 hrs and 1430-1900 hrs. Closed on Mondays and public holidays. Entry free Photography not allowed.....more |
Shatrunjaya Hill |
The Shatrunjaya Hill is located at a height of 591 metres. The Shatrunjaya Temple is the most sacred temple of the Jains and one of the largest of its kind in India. One has to climb up the hill for about 4 kms 600 meters on a stepped path to Shatrunjaya place of victory over worldliness. You can reach this place either in Doli or lift chairs or by walking. The rich persons visit this place on richly caparisoned elephants. There are about 863 white marble Jain temples, built over 900 years on the hilltop, each with its own enclosure. There is a stunning view from the top of the hill and the air is filled with the scent of the jasmine trees. On a clear day, you can also see the Gulf of Cambay. All the temples are enriched with gold, silver and jewels donated by rich merchants. According to local tradition, Adinatha, the first Jain Tirthankara, visited the hill several times and the first temple was erected by his son. Thereafter the emple builders could not stop. Jains believe that Pundarika....more |
Blackbuck National Park |
Blackbuck N.P. Velavadar in the Bhal region of Saurashtra is a unique grassland ecosystem that has attracted fame for the successful conservation of the blackbuck, the wold and the lesser florican. Once found in open plains throughout the country and the state of Gujarat its largest population at present occurs in Velavadar N.P. This exclusively Indian animal is perhaps the most graceful and beautiful of its kind. It has ringed horns that have a spiral twist of three to fours turns and are up to 70 cm long. The body's upper parts are black and the underparts and a ring around the eyes are white. ....more
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