Gopnath Beach

Locate : Gopnath beach Gujarat is 275 km away from Ahmedabad, 75 km away from Bhavnagar which is well connected by rail and bus to Ahmedabad in India.
Touring Seasons : Through out the Year.

The Beach
Gopnath Beach, Gujarat is a breathtakingly beautiful sea coast with it’s spectacular limestone cliffs and amazing vistas, sea breezes and colourful birdlife.

Gopnath beach is an excellent break from the city during the summer months. Once Gopnath was the summer home of Maharaja Krishna Kumar Singhji of Bhavnagar. The Gopnath beach in Gujarat has lovely, soft sands for walking and shallow shore waters for wading, but the high tidal variance of the coast, makes the water murky and not very inviting for a long swim.

Beach Accessibility
Airlines : Bhavnagar is the nearest airport from Gopnath. One can pick a bus or hire a private vehicle from here.

Rail lines : Railway station is available on the Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar railway line, from where one can pick a bus or hire a vehicle.

Bus Lines : 275 kms from Ahmedabad, 75 kms from Bhavnagar which is well connected by rail and bus to Ahmedabad, Gopnath.

Private / Hired Vehicles : Local buses and non-metered auto rickshaws are available for tourists convenience.

Lodging in Gopnath
Budget accommodations can be found in dharamshalas and guest houses near the temple. If you are search for a luxury class accommodation, you can find near Gopnath or Bhavnagar.

Charming Spots near Gopnath
Rajpara
Rajpara village has a beautiful beach with white sand, spectacular rock formations. Though it is not very safe for swimming, it is great for the people who are in search of privacy and walks.

Jhanjmer fort
Jhanjmer fort, further down the coast, is an impressive sight, named for the Kathi Rajput warrior chieftain, Jhanjhara Sinh of the Wala clan.

Talaja
Talaja, is a Jain temple complex winding up to a 350 foot volcanic hill, which in turn is pockmarked by 1st century Buddhist caves - one of them adopted as a Hindu temple.

Alang
Alang, is the world’s largest ship breaking zone. This harbour has attained this strange specialisation because of the nature of it’s tide. The twice monthly tides are exceptional at this harbour. The natural endowments of the region make it a great tourist destination.

Gopnath Temple
The 700 year old Gopnath temple is perhaps the only one in India with flags of 2 colours - a white flag denoting a Vishnu temple and a saffron flag representing a Shiva temple.