How to reach Somnath Temple?

Somnath Temple · Veraval (Prabhas Patan), Gujarat

Short answer

Nearest airport: Diu / Rajkot / Ahmedabad. Nearest railway: Veraval.

Detailed explanation

By air: Nearest airport: Diu (~90 km) or Rajkot (~200 km). Ahmedabad airport ~400 km. By rail: Veraval Railway Station is the nearest, with connections from Ahmedabad and other cities. By road: Veraval is well connected by road from Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and Diu.

Travel tips

  • Combine with nearby Dwarka and other Saurashtra sites for a Jyotirlinga circuit.
  • Evening aarti by the sea is a highlight; plan to stay for Sandhya Aarti.
  • Dress modestly; photography may be restricted in inner sanctum.