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Chorwad, a small fishing village is a great
place to enjoy views of rocky shores, boat riding and also a base to visit
places like Porbandar,
Somnath etc. Chorwad
is a delightful beach with its resort on the sunny coast of
Gujarat. It is 66 kms from Junagadh and 23 kms
from the fishing centre of Veraval. It is a holiday resort with an
isolated beach and is away from bazaars, crowds etc.
There
is a resort which was previously a palace built by Nawab Saheb Mohabbat
Khan as a vacation spot for the hot summer days where he held weddings of
his dogs, royal banquets and processions amidst cool breezes from the sea.
The sea here is not always calm but the pleasant climate invites a host
of tourists every year. Chorwad is perfect for long beach walks and a
quiet holiday.
NEAR BY ATTRACTION:
Porbandar - the historic princely state
on the shores of the Arabian Sea is famous as the birthplace of the Father
of The Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. His old residence Kirti Mandir is now a
memorial museum having a series of memorabilia and library. The Daria
Mahal Palace facing the sea is a delightful work of architecture.
GETTING
THERE:
Rail: There are trains from
Ahmedabad to
Chorwad road station.
Road: An excellent road connects it to
Junagadh, Girnar,
the Gir
Forest Sanctuary and the famous temple of Somnath.
City bus transport is available as well as various city sightseeing buses
are available from Somnath and from Junagadh.
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NEAR BY CITIES:
Somnath: 20 kms
Junagadh: 66 kms.