Chorwad Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

The beach of Chorwad is a major tourist attraction. The beach constitutes of rocky hills and offers tourists many amenities such as boat rides and trekking. Though the sea here is not always calm, the pleasant climate makes it perfect for long beach walks and a quiet holiday. The local fishermen can take you on exciting fishing trips on their catamarans.

The Daria Mahal Palace facing the sea is a delightful work of architecture and must be seen. You can also make a trip to Porbandar, which is the historic princely state on the shores of the Arabian Sea and is famous as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. His old residence Kirti Mandir is now a memorial museum having a series of memorabilia and library.

Other Activities

You enjoy rides in country boats and visit the colourful fishing villages nearby to get a glimpse of local life. Tourists can also visit Porbandar?s beaches and creeks rich in flamingoes and other shore birds.

20 kilometers from Veraval and 70 kilometers from Junagadh, Chorwad is one of the most famous and popular beaches of Gujarat. It was the royal summer retreat of the Nawabs of Junagadh. In fact, it has its distinction as the only beach palace resort in India. Chorwad is also a convenient base for visiting nearby places of Porbander and Somnath. It is ideal for weekend getaways and family picnics.