Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach - Gujarat - અહ્મેદ્પુર માંડવી બેંચ

Co-ordinates 22.776182, 71.630859
State Gujarat
Nearby Stations Delwada
Nearby Places Rajkot ,Ahmedabad
Wikipedia Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandvi
Other Langauge Names Hindi: अहमदपुर मांडवी बीच गुजरात
Gujarati: અહ્મેદ્પુર માંડવી બેંચ
Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach is a paradise for the water sport lovers. The beach offers a number of water sport activities for the adventurous lot. For those who want to relax in the lap of the Mother Nature, the beach is just the place for long walks. You can also enjoy swimming amidst the picturesque surroundings of the beach.

Ahmedpur-Mandvi is a beautiful sea-resort which commands a panoramic view across the creek of Diu island. This beach stretches around 6-km and provides utmost relaxation to visitors and ideal place for water sports as mentioned above and enjoying traditional food in huts decorated with local style of architecture.

Various water sports are offered at Ahmedpur-Mandvi Beach like water scooters, skiing, surfing, para sailing, speed boat trips, etc. Gujarat Tourism is really putting a lot of attention on the promotion of this beach. Gujarat is a real paradise for tourist shopping and for curie hunters. The State of Gujarat is also famous for both quality and design of textiles that is traditional as well as modern.

The sea, with an option to entertainment, lies one of the finest beaches in Gujrat which is the Ahmedpur-Mandvi Beach. One can have the access to water sports at this beautiful beach. The seawater over here is clear and is the perfect place for swimming.

Best Time to Visit and Weather

The place can be visited round the year, but winter is the best time to venture in this area. Ideal months are October to March. Though the climate is never harsh, it remains between 20 - 28o C making it the best time to visit this are.

Travel Direction

It is situated at a distance of 298 km away from Ahmedabad. Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach is situated on the coastline of the state of Gujarat and is one of the finest beaches in India. It is located in Ahemdpur Mandvi, which is the historic port town of Maharao of Kutch. The striking features of the beach comprise of its soft sand, pristine waters, chirping birds and fascinating fishing hamlets. You can visit the place anytime round the year. Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach is easily approachable and is located at a distance of 298 km from the capital city of Ahemdabad. It is well connected with all the cities of the Gujarat via rail, road or air networks.

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airport to this beach is Keshod, about 145 km from the Ahmedpur-Mandvi Beach which in turn is connected with Mumbai.

By Rail

Delwada railway station, 9 km form the Ahmedpur-Mandvi Beach. It is connected to the Ahmedabad - Veraval line.

By Road

State transport buses and private luxury coaches connects various centers of Gujarat. It is situated 298 km from Ahmedabad.

Accommodation

There is no dearth of accommodation options near the Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach. A number of resorts have sprung up in the area, which are a perfect place to stay and enjoy. You can also avail the facility of private cottages. These are equipped with all the modern day facilities. The rich flora and fauna, clear waters, scintillating sand and palm trees lining the beach will make your trip an unforgettable experience. So, come and explore the fascinating Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach.

Where To Stay

Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Rajkot and Ahmedabad are well established where one can find star hotels to budget hotels.

Nearby Places and other Beaches

Across the bridge from Ahmedpur Mandvi, Diu Island comes as a real, pleasant surprise. It lies just a few minutes off shore from the mainland of Gujarat, yet has retained the feel of an island in the Mediterranean. Nothing can quite prepare one for the treasure-trove of Portuguese colonial period architecture in downtown Diu, the absolutely superb Baroque facades of churches and public buildings, the bungalows of the Christian quarter with their pastel shaded walls and truss roofs, and even the havelis of the Zampa area, which are rather European in design-trellised terraces and galleries, classical columns, broad verandahs, porticoes-then Gujarati.
Chorwad is a new beach resort developed by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat and the place is not far away from Ahmedpur Mandvi.



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