Chorwad Beach
Monday, 05 October 2009 10:29
Chorwad |
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Chorwad Beach is a serene coastal destination located on the Arabian Sea in Gujarat, India. Known for its calm waters and beautiful landscape, it is famous for the Chorwad Palace, once the royal summer retreat of the Nawab of Junagadh. Chorwad is home to a palace which was constructed by Nawab Saheb Mohabbat Khan, the regional governor of his times. He was a man of fervor and indulged in activities like his dog's bizarre weddings, royal banquets and other related royal processions for his own enjoyment. The memories of the yester years still haunt the Palace. However, it has now been transformed into an attractive resort. Another such fascinating place here is the Daria Mahal Palace, an architectural gem of the yore. |
Location info: |
| Address:Chorwad,Gujrat,India |
| District:Junagadh |
| Coordinates: Located along the western coast of Gujarat, near Veraval. |
| Best time to visit: October to March |
Climate/Weather: |
| Summer: Hot, with temperatures ranging from 28°C to 38°C (March to June) Monsoon: Receives moderate rainfall, and the beach becomes cooler and more pleasant (July to September) Winter: Cool and pleasant with temperatures between 15°C to 25°C (October to February) |
History: |
| Built in the 1930s, the spacious Chorwad Palace with its impressive façade, elegant interiors, projecting porticos and balconies and large arched windows reflects an interesting blend of Italian, Muslim and colonial influences. The ambience and ethos of a royal bygone era have been recreated in the Palace. Luxurious rooms with exquisite décor, marble bathtubs, exclusive lounges, swimming pools, game and card rooms, video, and exotic seafood await guests at the Chorwad Palace. Overall, Chorwad has rooms to suit every budget and taste-a choice of palace, cottage, deluxe, and economy rooms. |
Interesting things to do: |
| Horse Riding. Boat Trips. Sunbathing |
Interesting things to Visit: |
| Somnath Forts: Veraval, at a distance of just about 7 km from Somnath is its nearest rail head. Visitors enter Somnath through the Junagadh Gate in Veraval. Junagadh Gate is considered to be one of the most important of the Forts and Monuments in Somnath. This triple gate is very old, its ancientness is evident from the fact that it was through this gate that Mahmud of Ghazni entered when he wanted to rout the Somnath Temple. The carvings on the gate are sure to impress any onlooker.
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Mobile range info: |
| Mobile connectivity is available with most major networks covering the region, but the range may be limited along the beach. |
How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Veraval&Keshod ailway Station |
| Nearest Airport:Keshod connected to Mumbai |
| Road Transport:State transport buses and private luxury coaches are available from various cities of Gujarat. |
Nearest Visiting places: |
| Somnath Temple: A major pilgrimage site located 25 km away. Diu: A coastal town with beautiful beaches, around 90 km from Chorwad. Sasan Gir: Junagadh: Sasan gir national park: Madhavpur Beach: Porbandar Beach: Diu Beach: |
Nearest Petrol Pump: |
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The nearest petrol pump is located in Veraval, approximately 25 km from Chorwad. |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
| The Fern Gir Forest Resort: Luxury accommodation near Gir National Park. |
Things to carry: |
| Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses for sun protection. Comfortable footwear for beach walking. Drinking water and snacks. Camera for photography. Light jacket if visiting during winter months. |
Tips & Suggestions: |
| Avoid swimming in the sea due to strong undercurrents. Respect local customs, especially around religious sites nearby. Plan visits to Somnath Temple and Gir National Park to enhance your experience. Carry some cash, as digital payments may not be widely accepted. |
Help Line/Phone Number: |
| Police Station:100 |
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Nearest Hospital: |
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| Links:www.holidayiq.com |
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| Somnath Temple |
| Somnath of Prabhas Pattana, situated on the southern coast of Saurastra, in the province of Sorath, now known as Jungadh in the state of Gujarat, holds the prestigious temple of Sri Someshwar, which is supposed to have witnessed the dawn of time. The present temple is an imposing structure: its imposing exterior is adorned with marvellous sculpture; it has a grand sabha mandap in front; its shikhara measures 155 feet. The jyotirlinga installed on the Brahmasila is about four feet in height and is adorned with spectacular sandal paste decorations, a novelty here. There are hundreds of priests in the service of the Lord, attending to His needs, round the clock....more |
| Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach |
| Mandvi is one of the finest beaches on the Gujarat shoreline. The beach is white and firm, ideal for walks, and the water perfect for swimming. Seemingly unending, with sands ideal for astle building by kids, and shallow waters for a wading, this is a great spot for a family holiday. A variety of water sports like water scooters, skiing, surfing, para sailing, speed boat trips are on offer. Cottage Resort Magico Do Mar is one of the highlight of this beach offering air-conditioned rooms, pleasant lawns, palm groves. The resort bungalow facing garden towards sea offers wonderful sight which should not be missed.When you've had enough of lazing in the sun and are ready for some action and fun, you can participate in any of the numerous beach activities offered on the beautiful Indian beaches!For instance, you could indulge in any of the exciting water sports such as surfing or parasailing, or go swimming in the clear blue sea, or even try your hand at building a sand castle or playing a game of beach volleyball...more |
| Madhavpur Beach |
| Madhavpur is a small town located 60 kms southwest of historic town Porbandar. Madhvapur Beach is one of the beautiful sandy beaches in Gujarat. Beautiful sandy beaches lined here with coconut trees.It is believed that Lord Krishna had married Rukmini in Madhavpur. The Legend is kept alive by holding a fair on Chaitra Sud 12 every year. There is also a Bethak of Mahaprabhuji as Shri Vallabhachrya who had given discourse on Shrimad Bhagwat for seven days here.Madhavpur beach, which made news recently for Tropex-2009 military exercise, has another claim to fame. It is home to a two-decade long conservation project of Green Sea and Olive Ridley turtles: both endangered marine species included in Schedule-1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.According to the Forest department, over 10,000 baby turtles have been safely released in the Arabian Sea this year.Ever since the conservation work began nearly 20 years ago, around 2 lakh baby turtles have been released into the sea.....more |
| Uperkot Fort |
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The state of Gujarat boasts of a number of historical Forts and monuments in
Junagadh. Built and rebuilt repeatedly the Uperkot Fort, Junagadh one of the
two fortifications of the city, has of late become one of the main Tourist
attractions in Junagadh. Adding to the advantage of the fort being less
thronged has helped it retain the ethnicity without losing any bit of its
charm.The fort has many interesting exhibits like the two guns placed on the
western wall and believed to have been cast in Egypt. The bigger one is
called the Nilamtope and the other one is known as Kadanal. In and around
the fort one can find several Buddhist caves...more
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| Mahabat Maqbara |
| The Mahabat Maqbara in a Junagadh city,The etymological meaning of Junagadh is "old Fort". It is located in the state of Gujarat in the laps of the sacred hills of Girnar in Saurashtra. Amongst the various forts and monuments in Junagadh, one of the major Tourist attractions in Junagadh, the Mahabat Maqbara, Junagadh is an exquisite exhibition of the nineteenth century art and architecture.The yellow mausoleum, Mahabat Maqbara, Junagadh, is a masterpiece of it own kind. The uniqueness of the affluence of silver at the portals teemed with intricate carvings and the winding staircase encircling the four minarets attract a lot of tourists to its site.....more |
| Ashokan Edicts |
| Ashokan Rock edicts are situated at Lat. 210 31 N; Long 700 28 E. The Rock edicts of Emperor Ashokan were engraved on a granite boulder on the slope of Girinagara or Urjayata Hill. On the eastern face of it was engraved 14 Rock edicts by Ashoka and later epigraphs of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman I and Skandagupta were also recorded on it, the Rock edict was first reported by James Todd in 1822. The other two epigraphs have a common purpose, which was recording the history of the breaking of dams of Sudarshan Lake occurring because of the turbulent storm waters of river Suvarna Sikta and Palasini rushing down the hill slopes.....more |
| Darbar Hall Museum |
| Located in the historic city of Junagarh in Gujarat, the Durbar Hall Museum is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Gujarat. The beautiful Durbar Hall was used as durbar (court) of the erstwhile Nawabs of Junagadh. The Durbar Hall has many interesting sections like Picture Gallery, Palanquin, Textile and Arms Gallery.The Durbar Hall Museum displays exciting collections of weapons and armor, belonging to the period of the Junagarh Nawabs along with other interesting curios and artifacts. The Museum also displays silver chains, chandeliers, settees, thrones, palanquins, howdahs, cushions, gowns and a large carpet that was woven in the Junagarh jail....more |
| Zoo Museum-Junagadh |
| Junagadh Zoo is famous around the world for the Asiatic Lions it boasts of. The zoo is also known as Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden. A trip to Junagadh would remain incomplete without a visit to the Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden.The Junagadh Zoo was built in 1863 by the then Nawab. Incidentally, the zoo is the oldest one in Gujarat. He had set up this zoo in order to save the Asiatic Lion from extinction. Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden is located at around 3.5 km from the center of the city. The zoo is open on all days of the week from 9 in the morning to 6 in the evening. Entry fee to this zoo is Rs 3. Junagadh Zoo is home to 71 species of animals. According to latest reports, there are around 850 animals in the zoo.....more |
| Girnar Hill |
| Girnar is one of the holiest places in Gujarat situated near Junagadh at a distance of 327 from Ahmedabad. It is a holy place and an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Jains. There are a number of temples located here, which have converted it into a township of temples. Amidst the lush green Gir Forest, the mountain range serves as the hub of religious activity. Apart from this, there is a mosque attracting many Muslim pilgrims to the place. This has made Girnar a perfect example of unity in diversity in India.The tallest of these rises to 945 meters 3600 feet, the highest peak in Gujarat. The first peak of Girnar has a collection of Digambar and Shwetamber temples....more |
| Bhavnath Fair |
| A visit to Tourism of Gujarat, offers a golden opportunity to the tourist to undertake a tour across Gujarat and also to the bright and charming Bhavnath fair, being celebrated in Gujarat, India. Tourism of Gujarat, offers travel related information that Bhavnath fair in Gujarat, India, is home to a multitude of tourists and devotees who throng the location to be part of the mammoth experience. Bhavnath Fair, in Gujarat, India, is held in Junagadh, annually, with the fair coinciding with the grandiose and very famous festival of Shivratri, being celebrated in the same month as the Bhavnath fair of Junagadh, in Gujarat, India. Bhavnath fair, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and a lot of revelry goes on in the Shiva temples and along with that the temples are visited by Naga Sadhus, and watching them is a novel and enigmatic experience....more |
| Madhavpur Fair |
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A visit to Tourism of Gujarat, takes the interested tourist on a journey
across the length and breadth of Gujarat, situated in India, so that a
selective screening of the charms of Madhavpur fair can take place. Tourism
of Gujarat, offers travel related information about the grand and colorful
Madhavpur Fair, in Gujarat, India. Madhavpur Fair being held in Gujarat,
India, is actually held in Madhavpur which is a small town located near the
legendary and historic town of Porbandar, situated in Gujarat, India. Madhavpur, situated in Gujarat, India, otherwise is a sleepy, silent town, which comes to life when the stirrings of the grand Madhavpur Fair, being held in Madhavpur, Gujarat, India, wake it up from its deep slumber.....more |
| Jamvada waterfall |
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| Gira Waterfall |
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| Gir Forest National Park |
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| Bhadar river |
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