There are many beaches in Gujarat, but this beach is one that surpasses all the other beaches in terms of beauty and cleanliness. This beach in Gujarat offers stunning beauty to those who long for foreign beaches and Goa.
For the first time, India has got a place among the countries having Blue Flag beaches in the world. 8 beaches in India have received Blue Flag beach status. One of the beaches is in Gujarat. while the other is in Diu. Learn more about it.
What is this blue flag beach?
Blue Flag Beach is a certified program. In which it is decided that the beach is completely clean and safe and that the people get enough facilities. There are total 32 criteria for this. After completion of which the proposal is placed. There are 32 parameters which are determined by international agencies. Then the place gets Blue Flag recognition. Visiting hours for this beach are from 8 am to 7 pm. Its entry fee is 30 rupees.
Shivrajpur Beach
Just 12 km from Devbhoomi Dwarka, this beach is a stunning and beautiful beach that will remind you of any beach abroad. It is one of the famous beaches of Gujarat which has got the Blue Flag status. It is a white sand beach. This beach is a perfect combination of sand dunes, calmness and stunning beauty of nature.
What activities take place
The beach offers activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, boating, and island tours. Tourist spots like Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Rukmani Dei Temple and Dwarka Sunset Point are also located near Shivrajpur Beach.
How to go to the beach
If you want to go by road, this beach is 142 km from Jamnagar, 236 km from Rajkot and 462 km from Ahmedabad. It is a beach connected by road to important places. Apart from this, if you want to go by train, the nearest railway station is Dwarka. Which is about 14 km from the beach. It takes about 25 minutes to reach there. Nearest airport to go by air is Jamnagar. Which is connected to other important cities of the country like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad. The airport is about 138 km from Shivrajpur Beach and takes about three and a quarter hours.
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Ghoghla Beach
Another stunning beach is Ghoghala beach which is located in Ghoghala village. This beach is about 15 kilometers away from Diu, the main city of Sangh Pradesh near Gujarat. Necessary facilities like food and accommodation are available here. Diu district is considered to be one of the most stunning and beautiful beaches. The beach is a tourist complex that provides all basic facilities. Two of the most popular adventure activities are found on this beach. first Parasailing and another water scooters.
The most scenic spot in Diu is Ghoghala Beach, north of Diu city where many people live, attracting tourists who prefer solitude rather than crowds. The beach is complete with standard restaurants around along with water sports. Ghoghala Beach is very clean compared to other beaches in the city due to less tourists. This beach is located on the outskirts of the city so not many know about it. For those who want to enjoy solitude, this beach is a great place to indulge in clean and safe water sports like parasailing, surfing and banana boating. The beach is well maintained and this beach is the best choice for a family holiday.
How to go to the beach
If going by air, Diu has an airport at Nagoya which is connected by flights from Mumbai to Diu and Ahmedabad to Diu. If you want to go by train, the nearest railway station is Veraval. Which is 90 km away from Diu. Major cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Jabalpur, Dwarka and Thiruvananthapuram are directly connected to Veraval railway station. Also, a meter gauge in Delwada, just 8 km from Diu, two daily trains connect Junagadh and Veraval with Delwada station. Gujarat and Maharashtra are connected by air. Which connects the main national highway of the country. Vadodara is 595 km, Daman 768 km, Ahmedabad 370 km and Mumbai 950 km. State-run and private buses ply.
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There are many beaches in Gujarat, but this beach is one that surpasses all the other beaches in terms of beauty and cleanliness. This beach in Gujarat offers stunning beauty to those who long for foreign beaches and Goa. For the first time, India has got a place among the countries having Blue Flag beaches in the world.
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