- Air-The
nearest Airport is at Keshod, (47 kms.) which is connected with
Mumbai.
- Rail-Veraval,
(5 kms.) is the closest Railway station.
- Road-State
transport buses and private luxury coaches connect various centres
of Gujarat to Somnath.
Sightseeing Highlights
The
most important temple and main highlight in Somnath is the
Kailash temple with its imposing architecture, a 50-meter high
tower, intricate carvings and a number of holy idols and images.
You
must make a visit to the museum as well, which contains many
artifacts and historical objects depicting the history and culture
of this temple town and the Junagarh Gate, which was the
entrance to this region before it was destroyed. The gate is well
known for its architectural magnificence.
The
Bhalka Tirth is another major tourist spot, which is situated
at the confluence of three rivers and is considered a holy place. It
is believed that this is the place where Lord Krishna was wounded
before his death.
Some
of the other places of attraction include the Ahilyabai temple
and the
Jama Masjid.
Other Activities
The
other activities here include a leisure visit to the Somnath
Beach with its many attractions including camel and pony rides;
a visit to Gir National Park which is situated about 43 km
off Somnath and is the only home of the Asiatic lion; and a trip to
Veraval, which is known for its culture and history, as
well as shopping.
Located in the state of Gujarat, on the Arabian Sea,
Somnath is one of the holiest pilgrimage spots for Hindus and
home to one of the 12 Jyotirlings or religious Shiva shrines of
India. It has
had a long and eventful history and been built and destroyed a
number of times down the centuries. Somnath had always been the
target of invaders in search of its fabulous treasures and richness.
The ancient inscriptions and carvings found here reveal that the
place was initially inhabited by the Aryans. Somnath is also known
by several other names including Deo Pattan, Prabhas Pattan or
Pattan Somnath.
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