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A quiet coastal retreat — Chorwad, a peaceful seaside village west of Somnath, once the summer resort of the Junagadh Nawabs, with a rugged shore and old palace by the sea.
The Nawab's seaside
West along the coast from Somnath lies Chorwad, a quiet fishing-and-farming village with a rugged, rocky-and-sandy shore that was once favoured as a seaside retreat by the Nawabs of Junagadh, who built a summer palace here overlooking the Arabian Sea.
Away from the pilgrim crowds of Somnath, Chorwad offers a more low-key coastal experience — windswept beaches, fishing boats, sea breezes and the faded romance of the old Nawabi palace (long a heritage hotel) by the water. The coast here is more about scenery and quiet than swimming, with rocky stretches and strong currents in places.
For travellers seeking a peaceful seaside pause on a tour of the Saurashtra coast, Chorwad’s blend of nature, history and calm makes a pleasant detour from Somnath and Gir.
Illustration — a rugged shore.
From a riverside experiment to the road to freedom
Illustration — palace by the sea.
The Junagadh Nawabs build a summer palace here.
Chorwad lives by the sea and the land.
The old palace becomes a heritage stay.
A quiet, rugged coastal retreat.
Reasons to make the time
Quiet beach
Away from crowds.
Nawabi palace
A royal summer home.
Rugged coast
Rocky and scenic.
Fishing village
Boats and nets.
Sea breeze
Windswept calm.
Low-key retreat
A peaceful detour.
What to look for inside
Rugged shore
Rocky and quiet.
Nawabi retreat
By the sea.
How to spend an hour or two
Walk the shore
Rugged and quiet.
See the old palace
The Nawabi retreat.
Watch fishing boats
Village life.
Enjoy the quiet
Away from crowds.
Breathe sea air
Windswept calm.
Pair with Somnath
A short drive east.
Illustration — Chorwad.
Shore, palace and boats
Chorwad is a quiet coastal village west of Somnath with a rugged rocky-and-sandy shore, fishing boats and the faded romance of a Nawabi summer palace by the Arabian Sea. Low-key and scenic, it offers a peaceful seaside pause — more for atmosphere than swimming, as the coast is rocky with strong currents.
Rugged Arabian Sea shore
Nawabi summer palace
Quiet fishing village
A low-key coastal retreat
When to go
Cool and pleasant — the ideal season.
Green and atmospheric after rain.
Hot and dry — start early.
⏰ Visit as a quiet detour from Somnath; enjoy the scenery and old palace, but mind the rocky shore and currents.
Timings & entry
- A quiet coastal village
- Best in cool hours
- Scenery over swimming
- Allow a half day
- No entry fee for the shore
- Mind rocks and currents
- Respect the fishing village
- Pair with Somnath
Getting there
By Air
Diu / Keshod airports.
By Rail
Veraval (~20 km).
By Road
~25 km west of Somnath.
At Chorwad
COAST & CALM
A quiet seaside retreat
What to shoot
The rugged shore.
Detail
The old palace.
Life
Fishing boats.
Best light
Coastal sunset.
Know before you go
More to see close by
Bhalka Tirth
Where Krishna is said to have left his body
Sutrapada Coast
Seasonal whale sharks off the shore
Gir Wildlife & Birding
A serene shrine wrapped in Krishna legend
Veraval
One of India's busiest fishing ports
Somnath Beach
Golden sands beside the great temple
Gir Forest
The only wild Asiatic lions on Earth
Where to eat around the ashram
Kathiyawadi Thali
Spicy Saurashtra meals.
Ganthiya & farsan
Fried Gujarati snacks.
Seaside snacks
Chaat by the shore.
Coast & temple
Pure-veg near the temple; Veraval seafood near.
Chorwad Beach FAQ
What is Chorwad?
A quiet coastal village west of Somnath, once a Nawabi seaside retreat.
What's the palace?
A summer palace built by the Nawabs of Junagadh, later a heritage hotel.
Can I swim there?
Better not — the coast is rocky with strong currents.
Is there an entry fee?
No, the shore is free.
How far from Somnath?
About 25 km.
Why visit?
For a quiet, scenic seaside pause away from the crowds.
What's nearby?
Somnath, Veraval and Gir National Park.
When should I visit?
October to March.
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