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Top Verawal Hotels
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Hotels(11)|Ratings(27)|Reviews(27) Last rated May 11th 2013
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 1500
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Rs. 500
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 500
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 900
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Rs. 500
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Rs. 1000
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Verawal is a beautiful port town situated in the Junagadh District of Gujarat. It is known for its lush green surroundings and water tides. Founded in the 13th or 14th century by a Rajput named Rao Veravalji Vadher, Verawal was once a fortified port town belonging to the Royal Family of Junagadh. Till 1953, the destination was a part of the Kingdom of Junagadh, which was later merged with India.
Verawal is famous for its long stretch of beaches. The Nawabi Palace is the most prominent sightseeing attraction here. Nawabi Fort, Junagadh Gate and Nawabi Gate are other major sightseeing attractions. Being located at a distance of six kilometres from Somnath, the destination is referred to as a gateway to the temple of Somnath.
Before the port of Surat was opened for pilgrims travelling to Mecca, Verawal served as a main port for departure to this holy journey. Being located on the coastline, Verawal houses various major industries out of which the boat making industry is prominent.
Travellers while exploring Verawal can see traditional boats and trawlers in mid sea, as the fishing industry is the main industry of the town. Verawal is one of the prime destinations exporting seafood to various major towns and cities of the globe including Japan, USA, Southeast Asian countries, Gulf and European Countries.
The nearest airport to reach Verawal is Rajkot Civil Airport, which is situated at a distance of about 189 km from Verawal. Travellers visiting Verawal can reach Verawal Railway Station, which is served by regular trains from major cities including Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Pune, Bhopal, Vadodara and Mumbai. State owned buses operate frequently from various cities of the country to Verawal. Verawal is a year round destination though winter is ideal to visit as the weather becomes pleasant.
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Verawal is a city in the state of Gujarat that is known for its long coastline lined with beaches. Located six kilometres away from Somnath, this city is frequented by devotees from across the country.
Most people visit this city on their way to Somnath. One of the most popular attractions of this city is the Junagadh Gate, which serves as the entry point to the holy place, Somnath.
In Verawal, tourists can visit the Panch Pandav Gufa, which is a temple dedicated to the five Pandava brothers. Located at the confluence of the three holy rivers, Bhaluka Tirtha is a site were a hunter Jara shot Lord Krishna.
Constructed by the Birla family in 1970, Gita Mandir is another notable attraction in Verawal. Around the city, visitors can view the ruins of the old Nawabi Fort and Nawabi Gates.
Another prominent attraction in the city is the Kamnath Mahadev Temple, which comprises the Dudhiyu Talav, water well, the Gangvo Kuvo and a bathing pool called Mahadev no Kund.
The Lakshminarayan Temple and the Parasuram Temple are dedicated to the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Nawabi Palace and Patan Gate are other prominent sightseeing options.
The old Somnath Temple is a major attraction of the city, which was first destroyed by Mahmud Ghazni in 1026 AD and by Aurangzeb in 1706. Tourists can also visit Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple, which is believed to have been constructed by Soma or the Moon God, and is known for its architectural beauty.
Other prominent attractions of Verawal are Suraj Mandir, Prabhas Patan and Verawal Beach. Several other attractions can be visited in nearby towns like Sutrapara, Warodra, Dhamlej and others.
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