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Somnath

First of Twelve Jyotirlingas on the Arabian Sea

Recommended

1 day

Best time

October – March

Entry fee

Free

Food / day

300

About

One of the holiest sites in Hinduism, the Somnath Temple (repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt throughout history) stands at the confluence of three sacred rivers on the Arabian Sea coast. The Arrow Pillar pointing to Antarctica has no land until that point.

Must-see highlights

Somnath Jyotirlinga temple darshan
Arabian Sea ghat sunrise
Sound & light show at dusk
Arrow Pillar (Baan Stambh) boundary marker
Triveni Sangam (three-river confluence)
Bhalka Tirth (where Krishna was struck)
Somnath beach walk
Prachi Triveni at sea
Old Somnath ruins museum
Gir National Park (50km) lion safari
Junagadh (80km) day trip
Dehotsarg Temple complex

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Veraval 6km · Rajkot Airport 200km

Nearby attractions

Bhalka TirthTriveni SangamPrabhas Patan MuseumGir National Park (50km)Diu (90km)

How to get here

AhmedabadVeraval

train · 8h

350

approx.

JunagadhSomnath

bus · 1.5h

80

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

October – March

Nearest Transport

Veraval6 km
Rajkot Airport200 km

Stay Options

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mid1,500/night
luxury4,000/night

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