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Gujarat, situated in the western region of India, is home to several lesser-known, picturesque sea beaches. With a total of 1600 km of shoreline, Gujarat has India's longest coastline. The sea beaches of Gujarat offer a breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea. Because of the beautiful landscape and serene sunsets, Gujarat sea beaches have become popular tourist destinations.
Ahmedabad is the state's largest city, and Gandhinagar is the state capital. Gujarat also shares a border with Pakistan on the western side.
November to February are the best months to visit Gujarat sea beaches because of the pleasant weather. A good number of tourists go to Surat's Dandi Beach, where Mahatma Gandhi started the famous salt march.
In Gujarat, the sea beaches are clean and well-maintained. They are also well promoted by the Gujarat Tourism Department.
Swimming and boating are popular activities at many of the state's beaches. Several beaches have kid-friendly attractions, such as amusement parks and play activities.
Here are some of the most popular sea beaches of Gujarat,
Mandvi Beach | Dwarka Beach | Porbandar Beach | Dandi Beach | Sarkeshwar Beach | Positra Beach | Ubharat Beach
Mandvi Beach
Situated in the district of Kutch, Mandvi Beach is famous for its
breathtaking scenery and quiet atmosphere. It is one of the most popular destinations for honeymoon goers.
Key attractions of Mandvi Beach
Camel ride along the seashore is one of the most common sights of this beach.
Water sports like water scooters, parasailing, banana boat ride, and ocean swimming will make your experience thrilling and adventurous.
Dunes adventures like Quad biking, dirt biking and sorbing ( rolling along the beach inside a transparent giant ball) are available here.
Vijay Vilas Palace is situated just beside Mandvi beach.
There are some tents lined up beside Vijay Vilas palace where you can go camping. All these tents are quite clean and spacious which makes the experience very memorable.
Activities like bird watching, beach volleyball, and beach football are also available on Mandvi beach.
Best time to visit Mandvi Beach
The best time has to be the winter season i.e from November to February.
How to reach Mandvi Beach
Cabs, auto rides from the nearest airport. i.e, Rudra Mata Airport, Bhuj which is about 63 km away from the beach. Buses to Mandvi from Bhuj at an interval of 30 minutes are available.
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Dwarka Beach
On the coast of the Arabian sea, Dwarka beach is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site. A lot of tourists come here throughout the year due to its religious significance. Dwarka is known for the ancient Sri Krishna kingdom.
Key Attractions Dwarka Beach
Dwarka is having beautiful coral reefs along the shore.
Ancient temples from the 10th-century attack pilgrims across the year.
Dwarkadhish and Rukmini temples are the two most famous temples in this region.
Water adventures like Scuba diving and swimming facilities are available on Dwarka beach.
The nearby Beyt Island, situated at a distance of 30 km from the main city of Dwarka is another tourist hub. This place is believed to be the home of Lord Krishna. Activities like Dolphin spotting, marine excursions, and beach camping can be enjoyed here.
Best time to visit Dwarka Beach
The Winter season is the best time to visit this place specifically from November to February. During Janmashtami i.e August this city experiences the maximum number of visitors.
How to reach Dwarka Beach
From Jamnagar airport, one can hire a cab to reach Dwarka. Taking the Okha rail route to reach the Dwarka railway station is also a way to reach the beach. Dwarka beach is about 1.3 km away from the Dwarka city centre.
Porbandar Beach
Situated between Veraval and Dwarka, Porbandar Beach is one of the
most popular sea beaches in Gujarat. It is also known as Willingdon Beach and is particularly well-known for leisurely mornings.
Key attractions of Porbandar Beach
Huzur Palace is situated just beside the beach and it is a remarkable tourist spot.
Good for taking a lazy stroll along the beach.
A Skating rink for children makes this beach one of the children’s favourites.
Tourists can enjoy lip-smacking Gujarati delicacies in adjacent food stalls.
Porbandar is also famous for the Janmashthami fair in August.
Best time to visit Porbandar Beach
Winter season specifically between November to February
How to reach Porbandar beach
Tourists can hire private taxis and autos to reach the beach area from the Porbandar railway station.
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Dandi Beach
Dandi beach in Surat is known for its picturesque scenery and historical
significance. Its rich history makes it one of the most popular beaches in Gujarat. It is one of the cleanest beaches in Gujarat. People from all over the world come to see this beach for its glorious past.
Key Attractions of Dandi Beach
Two monuments of Mahatma Gandhi are placed on the Dandi beach to pay homage to Gandhiji.
Water sports like Paragliding and Jet Skiing facilities are available here.
Camel rides are another popular activity on Dandi beach.
Dandi beach is also famous for its sunset and sunrise point.
Best time to visit Dandi Beach
The winter season, between November to February is the popular season.
How to reach Dandi Beach
Hiring a cab or auto from Surat airport will take you to Dandi beach. Other than this, taking a taxi from the two nearest railway stations Surat and Navsari will do as well.
Sarkeshwar Beach
Situated on the outskirts of the city, Sarkareshwar beach is in the city Amreli. Amreli is situated near Junagadh. It is located almost at the tip of the Saurashtra region. This stony beach is particularly famous among international tourists due to the peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking scenery.
Key Attractions of Sarkeshwar Beach
You can enjoy water activities like jet skiing and parasailing on Sarkeshwar beach.
Tourists enjoy Beach volleyball and beach football in sandy areas.
Being on the outskirts of the city, it is good for spending some quiet time reading books, taking walks or just swat and watching sunsets.
Best time to Visit Sarkeshwar beach
Winter seasons are best to visit this region.
How to reach Sarkeshwar beach
It is a four-hour drive from Junagadh city centre. Hiring a cab or auto from Delwada, the nearest railway station which is at a distance of 15km, is also a convenient option.
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Positra Beach
Situated near the Gulf of Kutch, Positra beach acts as a home to the reef ecosystem. This region includes 37 types of hard corals, 3-5 types of soft corals and marine animals like jellyfish, oysters and crabs.
Key attractions Positra Beach
Positra beach is a paradise for marine life lovers. Various types of sea animals and plant species are found here.
It is also good for enjoying a quiet and peaceful vacation. This is one of the less crowded beaches in Gujarat.
Various shops sell handicrafts and brass products along the beach
which are also very popular among shopping enthusiasts.
There are around 20 islands located around Prosita and there one can glimpse dolphins.
Best time to visit Positra Beach
Winter Season, between October to March is an ideal time to visit this beach.
How to reach Positra Beach
Jamnagar Airport, Porbandar Airport and Bhuj are the most accessible
airports for reaching Prosita, a cab from any of the mentioned airports will take you to the beach. Auto from Mithapur railway station along with several government buses is available for going to Positra Beach.
Ubharat Beach
Ubharat Beach is located at a distance of 42 km from the city of Surat. It is a popular destination in Surat.
Key attractions of Ubharat Beach
Multiple picturesque spots make it a favourite destination for both international and local tourists.
Like any other beaches in Gujarat, one can enjoy camel rides along the shore.
Delicious seafood can be enjoyed here. Pomfret fry is a speciality here.
You can enjoy your delicious seafood platter while watching cinematic sunsets.
Best time to visit Ubharat Beach
Winter season specifically from October to March.
How to reach Ubharat Beach
You can take local busses or hire a private taxi/auto from Surat city to reach this beach.