Holidaying is not just a fad among wealthy Gujaratis, but also a tradition. The peaceful and fun loving residents of this state in the extreme west of India has always patronized tourist destinations throughout the world and it is of no surprise that they have also developed all the beaches the state possesses. Beach resorts in Gujarat not only gives you respite from the hustle and bustle of city life but also introduces you to some of the finest cultural traditions and heritage of India. Some of the well-known beach resorts in Gujarat include Ahmedpur Mandvi, Chorwad, and Porbandar.

Beach Resorts of Ahmedpur Mandvi

Looking forward for an amazingly wonderful holiday? Welcome to the beach of Ahmedpur Mandvi. Ahmedpur Mandvi is probably one of the finest beaches in India on the coastline of Gujarat. Ahmedpur Mandvi is a renowned historic port town of the Maharao of Kachchh

While on the Ahmedpur Mandvi beach check out the beautiful blue waters, bubbly birds, soft sands and the captivating colorful fishing hamlets. The beach at Ahmedpur Mandvi is heaven for the water sports freaks. There is water scooting, skiing, surfing, Para sailing, and speed boat trips. The less adventurous of you may just laze around or take a stroll on the beach. The picture perfect setting has complimentary water for swimming.

Beach Resorts of Chorwad

Once the royal summer retreat of the pleasure-loving Nawabs of Junagarh, the imposing Chorwad Palace and the lovely expanse of beach before it combine to make Chorwad unique. Today, Chorwad lays claim to being India’s only beach palace resort-the piece de resistance of Gujarat’s beaches.

Many decades ago, Mohabat Khan, the Nawab of Junagarh chanced upon the sleepy seaside hamlet of Chorwad and saw its potential as an ideal summer resort cooled by fresh sea breezes from the Arabian Sea-an escape from the clammy, energy-snapping heat of Junagarh (also Junagadh).

Beach Resorts of Porbandar

Want a gorgeous holiday at Gujarat? How about the beaches whose beauty takes your breath away? Amongst the many un-spoilt beaches of Gujarat is the beach of Porbandar on the southeast coast in between Veraval and Dwarka. As a seaport on the Arabian Sea Porbandar is picture prefect with the many beautiful beaches and beach villas.

You may get a bewitching view of the beach from the chowpaty where several modern villas have mushroomed. At the beaches of Porbandar you may spot the flamingoes and other shore birds and just unwind yourself by strolling in the lap of nature. There is a fusion of the nature with history. Porbandar lies amidst the hills, overlooks the lake and is on the shore of the Arabian Sea with many monuments that are worth visiting.