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Gir Somnath - Gir's tropical forest resembles an infinite sea of green.

Gir Somnath

Gir Somnath, one of Gujarat's newest additions and one of the most spectacular sites to visit in Gujarat, was carved out of the Junagadh District in 2013. The two locations are in the Saurashtra area, bordering the Arabian Sea in the south, and are well-known across the world for their spectacular natural beauty and centuries-old legacy, which is mentioned in the Rigveda and Gita.

Best time to visit: Oct-To-Mar
Things to do: Jungle Safari, Dive at the Arabian Sea, Jeep on an Elephant, Explore Mesmerizing Temples

HOW TO REACH GIR SOMNATH

  • Flight - The nearest airport from somnath is Rajkot, situated at a distance of 195 km from the city. A number of flights fly to and from here, connecting the city with the various parts of Gujarat as well as the country.
  • Rail - Gir Somnath lies on the Western Railway network of the Indian railways. The city is well connected with the rest of the country via a number of trains. There are many express and local trains that operate daily and are perfect for traveling from Ahmedabad to Gir Somnath.
  • Road - Gir Somnath is linked to the rest of the country through a good road network. There is even a good network of National and State Highways connecting the city. The State Transport Corporation runs buses link Gir Somnath to all the major cities and towns of Gujarat and other states of the country.

HOW TO GET AROUND

  • Local Bus - Somnath is a small place and mostly attracts tourists for its temples and beaches and thus doesn't have an extended public transport network. The area isn't big enough to require a local or intracity bus transport within the city as it is.
  • Cab - Car Rentals are available from Clear Car Rental and other local services as well on an hourly or daily basis. Car rentals for both chauffeur-driven as well as self-driven options are available. These can be arranged at full day rates as well as half day rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I book a visit to Gir Somnath

Yes it is recommended to book so because most of the people plan their safari during the peak season and that is from October to June Permits for safaris are available on the Gir National Park website and one can also get it from other authorized travel agents

When is the most suitable time to visit Gir National Park

The weather is very pleasant here from October to March so it is better to plan your tour in these months Due to the monsoon season the park is closed from June till September every year

What are the formalities and dressing code required from a visitor when visiting Gir National Park

There is no special dress code however it will be recommendable to put on neutral colours with comfortable outfits better suitable for safari Do not wear brightly coloured clothes and make sure your shoe preference is comfortable

What are the means of getting to Gir Somnath

Gir Somnath can be reached by flights as there is Saurashtra airport near it by rail as well as by road The nearest airport is in Diu approx 80 km away from the location The nearest railway station is the Junagadh Railway Station and there is road connectivity from major cities

What are the famous tourist destinations in Gir Somnath

Some of the prominent tourist places to visit are Gir National Park having Asiatic lions Dakshin Gujarat s only Jain Temple the world famous Somnath temple and the picturesque beaches of Diu