Places to Visit in and around Keshod
Temples, heritage sites, beaches and wildlife parks in Keshod town, the taluka and within 100–200 km — with road distance and drive time from Keshod.
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Sonal Dham, Madhda
Madhda village in Keshod taluka is the birthplace (1924) of Aai Shri Sonal Maa, revered by the Charan…
Akshaygadh Hill
Akshaygadh hill, about 3 km from Keshod town, is a local landmark — popular for morning and evening walks…
Representative photoKeshod Airport (IXK)
Keshod Airport (IXK) serves Junagadh district and is one of the nearest airports for Somnath and Sasan Gir.
Panchala Swaminarayan Temple
Bhagwan Swaminarayan celebrated a Raas utsav at Panchala, and the tradition of applying tilak-chandlo among…
Dasaram Temple, Balagam
Balagam has the Dasaram temple of the Das Bava sect of Margi sadhus and his jal-samadhi site, revered by the…
Vasangdevi Temple, Balagam
About 1.5 km east of Balagam, the Vasangdevi temple is the shrine of the family goddess (kuldevi) of the…
Manekvada — the "Mal" Shrine & Bhikhudan Gadhvi's Village
The Charan village of Manekvada is known for the folk tale "Simade sarap chirano": a snake that settled the…
Ancient Shiva Temple, Badodar
Badodar village has a Shiva temple built in Vikram Samvat 1730 (c.
Dhuneshwar Bapa Temple, Isra
Isra village, west of Keshod, has the temple of Dhuneshwar Bapa, a place of faith for the surrounding…
Shri Ram Temple, Agatrai
Agatrai village, 7 km north of Keshod, has a Shri Ram temple that is the village's main place of worship.
Keshod GSRTC Bus Stand
The GSRTC bus stand in the town centre, about 1 km from the railway station — regular buses to Junagadh,…
Representative photoKeshod Railway Station
Keshod station is on Western Railway's Rajkot–Junagadh–Veraval (Somnath) line, with trains towards Rajkot,…
Representative photoKeshod Marketing Yard (APMC)
Keshod Marketing Yard is the main trading centre for the taluka's farmers — groundnut, cotton, wheat,…
Ghed Region
The low-lying Ghed region between Keshod, Mangrol and Porbandar is known for monsoon flooding from the Ojat…
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Somnath Temple
Somnath, revered as the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, stands on the seashore at Prabhas Patan.
Sasan Gir National Park
Sasan Gir is the only natural home of the Asiatic lion. Book jungle-safari permits in advance on the official…
Mount Girnar
Girnar is Gujarat's highest mountain and sacred to both Hindus and Jains.
Junagadh
District headquarters Junagadh is a historic city at the foot of Girnar — Uparkot, Mahabat Maqbara,…
Madhavpur (Ghed)
Madhavpur (Ghed) celebrates the wedding of Lord Krishna and Rukmini with a grand fair around Ram Navami.
Madhavrai Temple & Fair, Madhavpur
According to legend Lord Krishna married Rukmini at Madhavpur (Ghed).
Mangrol
Mangrol is an old port town on the Arabian Sea and a fishing hub.
Shil Beach, Mangrol
A quiet, little-known beach near Shil village in Mangrol taluka — coconut palms, fishing boats and sunsets.
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
The 180 sq km sanctuary (2008) around Girnar hill — home to Asiatic lions, leopards, deer and many birds.
Devalia Safari Park
At Devalia Safari Park (Gir Interpretation Zone) visitors can see lions and other wildlife on a short bus…
Chorwad
Chorwad is known for its beach and the Nawab's old summer palace; it is also the birthplace of industrialist…
Darbar Hall Museum, Junagadh
A museum in the Nawabs' old Darbar Hall — thrones, chandeliers, weapons, paintings, howdahs and palanquins…
Narsinh Mehta's Choro & Sarovar, Junagadh
The 15th-century saint-poet Narsinh Mehta, the first great poet of Gujarati, lived in Junagadh — his "Choro"…
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Junagadh
One of the six original Swaminarayan temples, consecrated by Bhagwan Swaminarayan himself in 1828, in the…
Datar Hill (Jamiyal Shah Datar)
Datar hill, facing Girnar near Junagadh, holds the dargah of the saint Jamiyal Shah Datar, visited by Hindu…
Willingdon Dam, Junagadh
Built in 1936 under the Nawab at the foot of Datar hill, this dam is Junagadh's favourite picnic spot; crowds…
Mahabat Maqbara
Completed in the late 19th century, the Mahabat Maqbara is famed for its blend of Indo-Islamic and European…
Bahauddin Maqbara, Junagadh
Next to Mahabat Maqbara stands the mausoleum (1891–96) of the Nawab's vizier Bahauddin Hussainbhai —…
Bava Pyara Caves
A group of 1st–2nd-century Buddhist caves south of Uparkot with rock-cut chaityas and viharas; Jain relics…
Uparkot Fort
Uparkot is Junagadh's ancient fort, home to the Adi Kadi Vav and Navghan Kuvo stepwells, Buddhist caves and…
Navghan Kuvo, Uparkot
This unusual 11th-century well in Uparkot is about 52 m deep, with a spiral staircase winding down to the…
Uparkot Buddhist Caves
Three-storey rock-cut Buddhist caves (2nd–3rd century CE) inside Uparkot fort — carved pillars, water…
Adi Kadi Vav, Uparkot
Cut straight into the rock inside Uparkot fort, this 15th-century stepwell descends about 120 steps and is…
Khapra Kodiya Caves
The oldest Buddhist caves in Junagadh (3rd–4th century BCE), just north of Uparkot — rock-cut monks' quarters…
Ashokan Rock Edict, Junagadh
On the road to Girnar, a huge boulder bears inscriptions of Emperor Ashoka, Rudradaman and Skandagupta — a…
Sakkarbaug Zoo
Sakkarbaug, one of Gujarat's oldest zoos, is known for its Asiatic lion breeding programme.
Damodar Kund
The sacred Damodar Kund near the Girnar foothills, where pilgrims bathe and perform rites for their…
Bhavnath Mahadev Temple
Bhavnath Mahadev temple at the Girnar foothills hosts the famous Maha Shivratri fair, with its grand…
Girnar Ropeway
Opened in 2020, the Girnar ropeway carries visitors from the foothills to the Amba Mata temple in minutes.
Girnar Jain Temples (Neminath)
The group of Jain temples on Girnar's first summit, led by the 12th-century Neminath temple.
Ambaji Temple, Girnar
The ancient temple of Amba Mata reached after about 5,000 steps up Girnar (the ropeway also lands here).
Guru Dattatreya Peak, Girnar
The highest and final summit of Girnar, with the sacred footprints of Lord Dattatreya.
Talala — Kesar Mango Market
Talala at the foot of the Gir hills is the main market for "Gir Kesar" mangoes (GI tag 2011) — in May–June…
Kamleshwar Dam, Gir
Kamleshwar dam on the Hiran river deep inside Sasan Gir — the lifeline of the forest, home to a large…
Veraval
Veraval is one of Gujarat's major fishing harbours and a key railhead for Somnath.
Khodiyar Mata Temple, Savni
A Khodiyar Mata temple 4 km from Savni village (Veraval taluka) on the Savni–Bherala road, facing the…
Veraval Port & Lighthouse
Gujarat's biggest fishing harbour — hundreds of colourful boats, the bustle of the fish market and a…
Bhalka Tirth
By tradition, Bhalka Tirth is where Lord Krishna was struck by a hunter's arrow.
Prabhas Patan & Somnath Museum
The ancient town of Prabhas Patan around Somnath temple — old lanes, the earlier Somnath (Ahilyabai) temple,…
Somnath Beach
The long beach right beside Somnath temple — perfect for a stroll after the evening aarti, with camel and…
Triveni Sangam, Somnath
The confluence of the Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati rivers with the sea, 2 km from Somnath temple — a sacred…
Dhank Caves
Ancient rock-cut Jain caves (2nd–4th century CE) at Dhank village near Upleta, with carved figures of…
Kankai Mata Temple, Gir
An ancient temple of Kankai Mata deep inside the Gir forest — a forest-department permit is needed and…
Khambhalida Buddhist Caves
Three 4th–5th-century Buddhist caves near Gondal, their entrance flanked by large carvings of the…
Khodaldham, Kagvad
The grand Khodiyar Mata temple at Kagvad near Jetpur, built by the Leuva Patidar community and consecrated in…
Jambuvan Cave, Ranavav
An ancient cave at Adityana near Ranavav where, by legend, Krishna fought Jambuvan for the Syamantaka jewel.
Porbandar
Porbandar, birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi — see Kirti Mandir, Sudama Mandir and the Chowpatty seafront.
Huzoor Palace, Porbandar
A European-style seaside palace built in the early 20th century by Maharana Natwarsinhji of Porbandar.
Kirti Mandir, Porbandar
Kirti Mandir is the house where Gandhiji was born, now a memorial and museum.
Navlakha Temple, Ghumli
The 12th-century Solanki-style sun temple at Ghumli, old capital of the Jethwa Rajputs at the foot of the…
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
The Barda hills sanctuary is known for trekking and its rich flora.
Khimeshwar Mahadev Temple, Kuchhdi
An ancient temple complex on the Arabian Sea shore near Kuchhdi village, 10 km from Porbandar — a…
Tulsishyam
Tulsishyam, deep in the Gir forest, is known for its Lord Shyam temple and hot-water springs.
Gop Temple
The 6th-century temple at Gop village (Jamnagar district) is one of the oldest surviving temples in Gujarat,…
Piplana Diksha Dham
Piplana is revered as the 'Diksha Dham' of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya: in 1800 Ramanand Swami initiated…
Bandhnath Mahadev, Vanthali
The shrine of Bandhnath Mahadev near Bandhda village in Vanthali taluka, where a fair is held every year.
Loj
Loj near Mangrol is a Swaminarayan pilgrimage village: in 1799 the travelling Nilkanth Varni arrived at…
Umiya Mataji Temple, Ganthila
At Ganthila village in Vanthali taluka, on the banks of the Ojat river, stands a temple of Umiya Mataji, the…
Osho Ashram, Madhavpur
The Osho ashram (meditation centre) on the seashore near Madhavpur beach is known for its calm setting,…
Madhavpur Turtle Hatchery
The forest department runs a sea-turtle hatchery on Madhavpur beach, where eggs laid by olive ridley and…
Madhuvanti Dam, Mendarda
An irrigation dam on the Madhuvanti river near Mendarda — a local outing spot for the monsoon overflow and…
Ra Khengar Vav, Vanthali
This 11th–12th-century stepwell near Vanthali is named after the Chudasama king Ra Khengar and is a…
Mangrol Port & Old Town
Mangrol on the Arabian Sea is an old Nawabi port town — a fishing harbour, the 15th-century Jami Masjid,…
Ganjpir Dada Dargah
The dargah of Ganjpir Dada in the Ghed country between Balagam and Kutiyana, visited by Hindus and Muslims…
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshar Mandir, Junagadh
The modern BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Junagadh city — known for its tidy grounds, evening aarti and…
Moti Baug & Agricultural University, Junagadh
The Nawab-era Moti Baug is now the leafy campus of Junagadh Agricultural University — old trees, a botanical…
Suraj Fun World, Junagadh
Junagadh's amusement and water park — rides, water slides and fun for children; popular with families in the…
Mander (Ghed) — Ramdevpir & Kaleshwar Mahadev
Mander village in Kutiyana taluka has a Ramdevpir temple and the old Kaleshwar Mahadev temple.
Jumma Masjid & Neelam–Manek Cannons, Uparkot
The 15th-century Jumma Masjid inside Uparkot — said to have been built over Ranakdevi's palace, with 140…
Jatashankar Mahadev, Girnar
A natural cave-shrine of Shiva in the Girnar foothills, reached by a forest path from Bhavnath; a stream…
Aadri Beach
The quiet beach at Aadri village in Maliya Hatina taluka, between Chorwad and Veraval — uncrowded, good for…
Gorakhnath Peak, Girnar
The highest peak of Girnar and of Gujarat (about 1,117 m), with the eternal dhuni and footprints of Guru…
Crocodile Breeding Centre, Sasan Gir
The crocodile breeding centre beside the forest office in Sasan Gir village — since 1977 hatchlings raised…
Ganod Darbargadh
The old Darbargadh (fortified manor) at Ganod village in Upleta taluka — an example of the architecture of…
Bhidbhanjan Hanuman Temple, Veraval
A well-known Hanuman temple on the Veraval–Somnath road, crowded with devotees on Saturdays and Hanuman…
Ancient Sun Temple, Prabhas Patan
The ruined ancient Sun temple near Triveni Sangam — Solanki-era carvings and remains of the Sun god's image.
Satadhar
Satadhar, the seat of Apa Giga, is a major Saurashtra pilgrimage known for its free kitchen (annakshetra) and…
Ambajal Dam, Visavadar
An irrigation dam on the Ambajal river near Jambudi village in Visavadar taluka — right beside Satadhar (Aapa…
Gita Mandir & Golokdham Tirth
The Dehotsarg tirth near Triveni Sangam, where Lord Krishna is believed to have left his mortal body.
Panch Pandav Cave, Somnath
A cave temple in the Lalghati area near Somnath with idols of the five Pandavas and Draupadi and a Shivling,…
Shankaracharya Sharada Math & Hinglaj Cave, Somnath
The Sharada Math of the Jagadguru Shankaracharya near the Panch Pandav cave, with Adi Shankaracharya's cave…
Uben Dam, Bhesan
An irrigation dam on the Uben river near Bhat village in Bhesan taluka — close to Parab Dham and worth a look…
Prachi Tirth
An ancient pilgrimage on the Saraswati river where people perform shraddh rites for their ancestors.
Bhadar Dam
One of Saurashtra's large irrigation dams, on the Bhadar river in the Jetpur–Gondal area — a vast reservoir,…
Parab Dham (Parab Vavdi)
Parab Dham, the seat of Sant Devidas and Amar Maa, where a large fair is held on Ashadhi Bij.
Jamjir Waterfall, Gir
A waterfall on the Shingoda river near Jamwala in Gir Gadhada taluka — in full flow during the monsoon…
Umiyadham, Sidsar
Umiyadham at Sidsar village in Jamjodhpur taluka (Jamnagar district) is the principal shrine of Saurashtra's…
Darbargadh, Porbandar
The old Darbargadh (fort-palace) of Porbandar's Jethwa rulers in the heart of the city — carved gateways,…
Porbandar Bird Sanctuary
One of India's smallest bird sanctuaries, right inside the city — flamingos, pelicans and many migratory…
Porbandar Chowpatty Beach
Porbandar's city beach — popular for evening walks, snacks and camel rides, with Marine Drive, Huzoor Palace…
Sudama Mandir, Porbandar
The only temple in India dedicated to Sudama, Krishna's childhood friend, built 1902–07 — an emblem of…
Bharat Mandir, Porbandar
A unique "temple" in Porbandar with a huge relief map of India on its floor and statues of India's great…
Tara Mandir Planetarium, Porbandar
The Nehru Planetarium "Tara Mandir" next to Bharat Mandir — astronomy shows for children.
Mul Dwarka, Kodinar
Mul ("original") Dwarka on the coast at Visavada near Kodinar — believed to be where Krishna first settled…
Kileshwar Mahadev, Barda
An ancient Shiva temple set in thick forest inside the Barda sanctuary, reached with a forest-department…
Vikia Vav, Ghumli
A huge 11th-century stepwell near Ghumli at the foot of the Barda hills, built by the Jethwa king Khetoji in…
Khodiyar Mata Temple, Galdhara
The original shrine of Khodiyar Mata in the Shetrunji river gorge (Galdhara) near Dhari — a striking natural…
Ambardi Safari Park, Dhari
A safari park on the Shetrunji river near Dhari (Amreli), in the eastern Gir — Asiatic lions can be seen for…
Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach
The calm Ahmedpur Mandvi beach near Diu is popular for water sports.
Miyani Beach
An undeveloped, clean beach near Miyani village on the Porbandar–Dwarka road — clear water among rocks and…
Harsiddhi Mata Temple, Miyani
The ancient temple of Harsiddhi (Harshad) Mata on Koyla hill near Miyani on the Porbandar–Dwarka road — by…
Sutrapada Coast
A taluka town on the Arabian Sea 15 km east of Somnath — a rocky shore, a fishing harbour and the road to…
Vanthali
An old town (the ancient "Vamansthali") on the Ojat river 24 km north-east of Keshod — known for the Ra…
Kodinar
A town in Gir Somnath district and the gateway to Mul Dwarka and the southern Gir — a sugar factory, nearby…
Maliya Hatina
A taluka headquarters 22 km south of Keshod on the Veraval road — the gateway to Chorwad and Aadri beaches,…
Mendarda
A taluka headquarters 23 km east of Keshod at the foot of the Gir hills — on the road to Sasan Gir, near…
Manavadar
A taluka headquarters 30 km west of Keshod and the former Bantva-Manavadar princely state — a groundnut and…
Upleta
A town in Rajkot district on the Moj river — near the Dhank caves and Ganod Darbargadh, with groundnut-oil…
Dhoraji
An old town of the former Gondal state near the Bhadar river — a Darbargadh, old gates, Jubilee garden and…
Bantva
An old princely town near Balagam — ancestral home of the Memon community, with old havelis and a Darbargadh.
Kutiyana
The taluka town of the Ghed country on the Bhadar river — an old town on the Porbandar road, 58 km from…
Visavadar
A taluka town north of Gir — the base for Satadhar, Parab Dham, Ambajal dam and Kankai (Gir).
Jetpur
A town on the Bhadar river famous for sari printing (textile printing) — close to Khodaldham (Kagvad) and…
Ranavav
A town in Porbandar district at the foot of the Barda hills — gateway to Jambuvan cave, the cement industry…
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Diu
Diu (a Union Territory) — Nagoa beach, Diu Fort and Portuguese-era churches are the highlights.
Dwarkadhish Temple
Dwarkadhish Temple, one of the Char Dham, stands on the banks of the Gomti; Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar…
Virpur (Jalaram Dham)
Virpur, home of Sant Jalaram Bapa — the temple famously accepts no donations and serves prasad to all.
Gondal
The former princely capital of Gondal — Naulakha palace, Riverside palace, the royal vintage-car collection,…
Nagoa Beach, Diu
Diu's most popular crescent beach — hoka palms, calm water, water sports (parasailing, banana boats) and…
Una
A town in Gir Somnath district and the gateway to Diu — the base for Tulsishyam, Ahmedpur Mandvi, the Sana…
Fudam Bird Sanctuary, Diu
A small bird sanctuary in the creek and mudflats near Fudam village on Diu island — flamingos and many…
Naida Caves, Diu
A labyrinth of caves outside Diu fort, part natural and part quarried by the Portuguese — a photographers'…
INS Khukri Memorial & Museum, Diu
A memorial on Chakratirth hill and a museum in Diu town honouring INS Khukri and Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla,…
St. Paul's Church, Diu
A Portuguese Baroque church completed in 1610, famed for its intricate woodwork and white façade.
Ghoghla Beach, Diu
Diu's longest and quieter beach, on the mainland side facing the island — Blue Flag certified, with water…
Diu Fort
The vast Portuguese fort of 1535–41, surrounded by sea on three sides — cannons, a lighthouse, chapel ruins…
Sana Caves, Una
Sixty-two Buddhist caves (2nd century BCE) carved into Sana hill near Una — chaityas, stupas and water…
Rajkot
Saurashtra's largest city — Gandhiji's childhood home Kaba Gandhi No Delo, the Watson Museum, the Mahatma…
Sea Shell Museum, Diu
A unique private museum on the Nagoa road with thousands of sea shells collected worldwide by a retired…
Gangeshwar Mahadev, Diu
Five Shivlings set in the rocks on the shore at Fudam village, bathed by the waves at high tide — believed to…
Diu Museum (St. Thomas Church)
A museum housed in the Portuguese St Thomas Church of 1598 — antique wooden saints, stone inscriptions and…
Jalandhar Beach & Chakratirth, Diu
The rocky Jalandhar beach south of Diu town, with the shrine of the demon Jalandhar and the Chakratirth…
Shri Nathji Dada Ni Jagya, Danidhar
An ancient pilgrimage 20 km south of Kalavad (Jamnagar district) — the seat of Nathji Dada, with guesthouses,…
Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary
A small 18 sq km sanctuary (2004) east of Gir in Amreli district — a habitat for lions and leopards that have…
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