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About Somnath

The history of Somnath is deep-seated in the legendary past of India. Being a place of Shiva worship it is frequented by avid and devout followers and worshippers of Lord Shiva. It is also one of the most important temples of Gujarat as a part of the holy 12 Jyotirlingas pilgrimage.

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Holiday in Somnath packages is all about going on a pilgrimage to the holy land of Krishna and checking out some of the most spiritually powered destinations it has to offer.

The temple structure of Somnath has a very long and dynamic history of being destroyed and reconstructed over a very long period of time. However, due to its relevance, the temple was kept getting rebuilt by loyal Hindu believers. The current temple structure was started by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Best Time to Visit Somnath

Somnath is situated on the banks of the crashing waves of the Arabian Sea which regulates the weather conditions of the region entirely.

The best time to visit Somnath is during the winter months of March to June. During this time the temperature remains extremely comfortable to go out and explore the temple comfortably.

It is best to go for a Somnath tour plan during these comfy months rather than going during the scorching summertime when you won’t be able to comfortably and fully explore the temple complex that has a lot to offer.

Monsoon time in Somnath from July to September should be avoided since it may lead to random flooding situations and you may have to postpone your travel and exploration plans.

How to Reach Somnath

Somnath is a very popular pilgrimage and a holiday destination, which means that it is very well connected through different modes of transportation from different parts of the country.

By Road: Somnath is very well connected through a huge and interlocked network of roads connecting all the nearby and far-off states and villages for the convenience of both tourists and the local residents.

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Somnath is 400 kms away from Gandhinagar, 12 kms from Porbandar and 82 kms from Junagadh, and 270 kms from Bhavnagar.

Buses, taxis, cabs, and cars on rental services are easily available from anywhere in Gujarat to Somnath.

By Train: The nearest railway station is situated 7 kms away from Somnath in Veraval. The station receives a daily train connecting places like Ahmedabad, Jabalpur, and Pune.

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By Flight: The nearest airport connecting Somnath to the rest of India is Keshod which is about 50 kms away and it is the most convenient way to travel to Somnath. There are several taxi or cabs services available connecting this airport to Somnath and even the rest of Gujarat.

Places to Visit in Somnath

If you are going to travel to Somnath then these are some must-visit destinations:

Somnath Temple - The region which is named after the architecturally brilliant temple of Somnath is a must-visit. It has a lengthy history of getting destroyed and remade over time and is dedicated to the moon god, Lord Shiva, and other gods and goddesses as well.

Bhalka Tirth - Located in the Prabhas Veraval highway the temple is a holy pilgrimage spot of Lord Krishna where the arrow had hit the lord in his heel while he was napping. This fact makes this Tirth spot extremely important and a must-visit in your Somnath Tour Plan.

Suraj Mandir - The Suraj Mandir or the sun temple of Somnath can be dated back to being as old as the Somnath Mandir itself. Located gracefully near the iconic Triveni Ghat, this temple is architecturally wonderful to look at and is a rare temple as well.

Panch Pandav Gufa - Panch Pandav Gufa is a great way of learning more about the rich historical past of Somnath. The Panch Pandav Gufa is a small Gufa or a cave with a narrow entrance and is believed to be the place where the 5 Pandav brothers used to worship goddess Hinglaj here during their exile years.

Gita Mandir - Located close to the Somnath temple and dedicated to Lord Krishna, Gita Mandir is a temple that was built by the Birla group during the 1970s. The walls of the temple are covered in depictions from the Gita.

These Somnath Tourist Places should be included in Somnath Tour Itinerary for everyone.