Somnath

Somnath Itinerary

12:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Although Somnath is a famous pilgrimage destination, it has a lot to offer for every tourists. Almost 80 km from Diu, Somnath takes 2 hours.

Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple is an ancient temple and a popular religious site. The temple has been destroyed and constructed in the past and the current structure was completed in 1951.

The Darshan timings for the temple begins at 07:30 AM and ends at 10:00 PM

You can book your slot for darshan in advance online at https://www.somnath.org/

The Aarti happens 3 times a day – 07:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 07:30 PM.

Time duration: 1.5 – 2 hours

500 meters from the temple is the Prabhas Patan Museum. A museum that houses a large collection of historical and ancient artifacts that belonged to the temple. A must-visit place in Somnath.

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Time duration: 45 min – 1 hour

Somnath Beach is just 1 km from the temple. The beach attracts a large crowd. Children enjoy the camel ride along the shore. The Street Market at the entrance is where you can buy traditional and local artifacts and clothes.

Time duration: 1 – 1.5 hours

At a distance of 1.5 km from the beach is the Triveni Sangam. This is a confluence of three rivers – Hiran, Kapila, and Saraswati. An ideal place to unwind and experience serenity with the view of the sunset.

Time duration: 1.5 – 2 hours

Later you can attend the evening aarti at the Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple.

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