Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple

The intricately carved honey-coloured Somnath temple on the western edge of the state is believed to be the place where the first of the twelve holy jyotirlingas emerged in India – a spot where Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light.

Gir National Park

Taking a safari through the thick, undisturbed forests is a joy – even without the added excitement of spotting lions, other wildlife and myriad bird species.

Somnath Beach

Triveni Sangam

Refurbished into a corniche-style area for visitors, the Triveni Sangam marks the confluence of rivers Hiran, Kapila and the Saraswati, where they meet the Arabian Sea on the west coast.

Ahmedpur Mandavi

Ahmedpur Mandvi beach, which stretches about 6 kilometres along the border of Gujarat and Diu, is where the Arabian Sea, crystal-clear water meets the shore. It is a seaside community that draws many of visitors to its beach and other attractions.

Gir National Park

Taking a safari through the thick, undisturbed forests is a joy – even without the added excitement of spotting lions, other wildlife and myriad bird species.

Prabhas Patan Museum

This museum, 300m north of the Somnath temple along the market street, has intricately carved stone fragments from previous temples exposed to the elements in the courtyard.

Devalia Safari Park

Twelve kilometres west of Sasan Gir village at Devalia, within the sanctuary precincts, is the Gir Interpretation Zone, better known as simply Devalia. The 4.12-sq-km fenced-off compound is home to a cross-section of Gir wildlife.

Lakshminarayan Temple

The Vishnu temple at the central circle in Somnath is built in a South Indian style with a yellow-tiered gopuram. It stands as a beacon to the start of the ‘temple-trail’ in the middle of the town.

Bhalka Tirth

Bhalka Tirth is one of the most magnificent temples of Somnath city. The temple at Bhalka Tirth is known as Mahaprabhuji's Bethak, and a tulsi tree has been planted in Lord Krishna's honour.