Chorwad Beach - Gujarat - ચોરવાડ બેંચ
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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. 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. Porbandar - the historic princely state on the shores of the Arabian Sea is famous for being the birthplace of the Father of The Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. His old residence Kirti mandir is now a memorial museum having a series of memorabalia and library. The Daria Mahal Palace facing the sea, is a delightful work of architecture.
Chorwad Beach of Gujarat is another splendid beach situated on the west coast of India. Chorwad has a high potential of attracting both domestic as well as international tourists. The beach constitutes of rocky hills and presents opportunity for thrilling boat rides. For a spell bounding vacation, you can also visit a number of other places situated nearby. Porbandar and Somnath are two such places which will further enrich your experience.
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.
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.
Best Time to Visit and Weather
October to March.
Travel Direction
66 km from Junagadh and 23 km from the fishing centre of Veraval, Chorwad is a delightful beach with it's resort on the sunny coast of Gujarat. An excellent road connects it to Junagadh, Girnar, the Gir Forest Sanctuary and the famous temple of somnath. There are trains from Ahmedabad to Chorwad road station.
How to Reach
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.Nearby Places and other Beaches
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.
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