Veraval, an exiting fishing port of Gujarat is popular as a seaport on the southern coast of the state. Veraval Beach in Gujarat is one of the most preferred beach destinations in India. The Beach of Veraval is known for its lovely-cool Sea, sandy banks, fresh coconuts, camel rides and splash of the waves of the shore. It is also a popular place for strolls and swimming in the morning.
Here the visitors will be glad to find the traditional skills, passed down from father to son. Sea going dhows and fishing boats are amazing factor of the place. Here the tape measure is only used to make this rather than any sophisticated instruments. Every year thousands of people make their tour to Veraval to unfurl its beauty wrapped in nature. Existence of Famous Somnath temple within a very close proximity makes Veraval a worth place to travel and tour.
Tourist Places in Veraval
Somnath temple: Somnath temple is the landmark of Gujarat, placed at a distance of 5 kms from Veraval. It is believed that the Somnath temple was built by Somraj (the moon god) out of gold and later rebuilt by Ravana in Silver. The temple is the architectural masterpiece of traditional design and thus counted among the most-visited Hindu shrines in Gujarat as well as in India. Somnath temple is ranked as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
Chorwad Beach: Chorwad is a charming resort on the sunny coast of Gujarat, located at 23 Km from the fishing centre of Veraval. Built by the former Nawabs of Junagadh the beach is the major travelers’ halt for the tourist coming from all over the world. The timeless splendor of a place Chorwad Beach is the prime touring spot having all sorts of amusements and excitements.
Bhalka Tirth: Bhalka Tirth, a renowned spot, where Lord Krishna was mistaken for a deer and injured by an arrow, as he lay sleeping here in a deerskin. This makes the importance and significance of the place as a prime tourist destination of Veraval.
Junagadh gate, Sasan Gir, Somnath museum is some worth visiting halts of Veraval accountable in making the place a global travelers’ spot.
|
|
|
