Somnath travel guide
Sacred town
Somnath in Gujarat is a spiritual and historical coastal town known for its revered Jyotirlinga temple, serene beaches, and cultural heritage sites.
Best time to visit Somnath
Nov–Feb is the best time; Mar and Sep–Oct also work. Apr–Jun is hot and humid, and Jul–Aug is rainy with large Shravan crowds.
| Month | Verdict | Temperature | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | 16–30 °C | 0 mm | medium | Dry, sunny and mild; comfortable for temple queues and the sea front |
| February | best | 18–32 °C | 0 mm | medium | Dry and warm; Mahashivratri, in Feb or Mar, draws very large crowds |
| March | good | 21–36 °C | 0 mm | medium | Warm and dry; hot by afternoon, so visit in the morning |
| April | mixed | 24–38 °C | 0 mm | low | Hot and humid; visit the temples early or after sunset |
| May | mixed | 27–37 °C | 5 mm | medium | Hot and humid with warm nights; school holidays bring families |
| June | mixed | 28–34 °C | 150 mm | low | Humid; monsoon rain and a rough sea set in during the month |
| July | mixed | 27–31 °C | 350 mm | high | Heavy rain on most days; Shravan brings many devotees |
| August | mixed | 26–30 °C | 230 mm | high | Frequent rain; Shravan crowds, especially on Mondays |
| September | good | 25–30 °C | 160 mm | medium | Showers ease; humid, and the sea is still rough |
| October | good | 23–32 °C | 15 mm | medium | Warm and mostly dry; festival season brings devotees |
| November | best | 20–32 °C | 10 mm | high | Dry and pleasant; Diwali holidays bring crowds |
| December | best | 17–31 °C | 0 mm | high | Cool and clear; year-end holidays bring crowds |
How many days to spend in Somnath
A day covers Somnath Temple, Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Sangam; a second adds Gita Mandir and Pandav Gufa, with Gir or Diu as a long day trip.
How to reach Somnath
- By air: Keshod (IXK) — 53 km, about 1–1.5 h by road. Limited flights; Rajkot (HSR) has more
- By train: Veraval (VRL) — 3 km, about 5–15 min by road. Main station for Somnath; Somnath station has few trains
- By road: From Rajkot — 190 km, about 3–4 h. Nearest big city by road
Getting around
Sights near the temple are close together. The Somnath Trust runs a Tirth Darshan sightseeing bus from the temple gate, and autos and hired cars cover the rest.
Things to do in Somnath
- Shree Somnath Temple — Holy shrine (2 h · Free entry)
- Gir National Park — National (3.5 h · ₹50)
- Nagoa Beach - Diu — Main beach (3 h · Free entry)
- Praveg Beach Resort, Ghoghla, Diu — Big beach
- Uparkot Fort — Hill fort (3 h · Paid entry)
- Diu Fort — Sea fort (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary — Hill forest (4 h)
- Fortim Do Mar- Simbor — Sea fort (1.5 h)
- Girnar Ropeway - Udan Khatola — Hill ride (2 h · Paid entry)
- Sasan gir — Lion park (3 h · Paid entry)
- Sakkarbaug Zoological Park — Wildlife (2 h · ₹40 (above 12))
- Bhavnath — Temple
- Naida Road — Rock caves
- Saint Paul's Church — Old church (30 min · Free entry)
- Bhalka Tirth Temple — Sacred spot (45 min · Free entry)
- Hotel girnar — Spiritual trek
- WILDLIFE SANCTUARY — Sanctuary
- Gir Interpretation Zone (Devaliya Park) — Zone (2.5 h · Paid entry)
- Shri Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple — Shiva temple (45 min · Free entry)
- Somnath Mandir Road — Seaside view
- INS Khukri Memorial — War memorial (45 min · ₹100 (above 15))
- Laser Show — Temple show (1 h)
- Gita Mandir — Marble temple (45 min · Free entry)
- Chakratirth Beach — Quiet beach (1 h · Free entry)
- Surya Mandir — Sun temple (45 min · Free entry)
- Diu Zampa Gate — Red gate (30 min · Free entry)
- Pandav Gufa, Hinglaj Mataji Gufa — Ancient cave (1 h · Free entry)
- Kamleshwar Dam — Dam (1.5 h)
- Huzoor Palace — Royal palace
- Veraval — Fishing port
- Girnar Ashoka Rock Edicts — Rock edict (45 min)
- Girnar — Beach
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Somnath?
Nov–Feb is the best time; Mar and Sep–Oct also work. Apr–Jun is hot and humid, and Jul–Aug is rainy with large Shravan crowds.
How many days are enough for Somnath?
1–2 days. A day covers Somnath Temple, Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Sangam; a second adds Gita Mandir and Pandav Gufa, with Gir or Diu as a long day trip.
How do I reach Somnath?
By air: Keshod (IXK) — 53 km, about 1–1.5 h by road. Limited flights; Rajkot (HSR) has more. By train: Veraval (VRL) — 3 km, about 5–15 min by road. Main station for Somnath; Somnath station has few trains. By road: From Rajkot — 190 km, about 3–4 h. Nearest big city by road.
What are the top things to do in Somnath?
Shree Somnath Temple, Gir National Park, Nagoa Beach - Diu, Praveg Beach Resort, Ghoghla, Diu, Uparkot Fort, Diu Fort.
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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.