How To Reach Somnath
Planning A Trip To Somnath? Here are some guidelines on how to reach Somnath
The city of Somnath lies along the coastline of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of 6 km south of Veraval and 400 km from Ahmedabad. The top attraction of the city is the world famous ‘Somnath Temple’, which is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus and home to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of the Hindu Lord Shiva. Because of this, it is one of the most revered places in Gujarat. Planning to pay tribute to Somnath, continue reading to know how to get here.
By Rail
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Considering the religious importance of the city, Somnath has decent connectivity with other parts of Gujarat and India. The nearest railway station is Veraval, at about 6 km from Somnath. From Ahmedabad Junction, it is about 420 km and from Vadodara, it is at a distance of 530 km. There are direct trains available from Mumbai however from other metro cities like Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore, there are connecting trains which can take you to this city. You can visit the IRCTC website for checking ticket costing and other train related details.
By Road
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Somnath has better connectivity through roads. The road network connects Somnath with other major cities within and outside of Gujarat. There are frequent buses available from Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Vadodara, and Surat. You can book private and government buses, both AC and non-AC to have a comfortable ride till Somnath. The road distance from Junagadh to Somnath is a mere 82 km. Ahmedabad is at 400 km away whereas Bhavnagar and Porbandar are at a distance of 270 and 120 km respectively. Tickets can be booked from any official ticket booking website.
By Air
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Keshod is the nearest airport from Somnath situated at a distance of 50 km. There are regular flights available from Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and other major cities in India to Keshod. You can visit any official air ticket booking website. Check the price and book your tickets easily.
Getting Around
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Somnath is a small town famous for its temples. It is situated along the coastline of Gujarat. Therefore, the town doesn’t have an extended public transport network. However, a cab can be booked to visit the historical temples and sublime beaches to have a peaceful time with your family.
