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BEACH · CASUARINA · QUIET COASTUbharat Beach
A casuarina-fringed shore — Ubharat Beach, a quiet stretch of the south Gujarat coast lined with casuarina groves, offers gentle sands, sea breezes and the unhurried character of a low-key seaside escape away from the crowds.
A quiet casuarina-lined seashore
Ubharat is a quiet beach on the Arabian Sea coast of Navsari district — a low-key seaside destination known for its long sands fringed with casuarina groves, its gentle character and its relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere. Like the other beaches of the south Gujarat coast, Ubharat is not a developed resort beach but a simple, natural shore — a place for walking the sands, enjoying the sea breeze, watching the sunset over the Arabian Sea, and escaping the pace of the towns.
The casuarina plantations that line the shore provide shade and a distinctive coastal character, and the beach has long been a favourite local getaway. The south Gujarat coast — Ubharat, Dandi, and the other beaches of the Navsari and Valsad shore — offers a quieter, gentler alternative to the more famous beaches of the country, rewarding those who appreciate a simple, natural seaside.
For the visitor, Ubharat is a pleasant spot for a relaxed coastal interlude — best in the cool of the winter months and most beautiful at sunset. (A quiet natural beach; simple facilities; best in winter and at sunset.)
Ubharat’s history as a getaway runs deeper than its modest look: the beach was developed as a bathing resort in the mid-twentieth century — one of Gujarat’s earliest deliberate seaside destinations — and older Surtis remember it as the honeymoon coast of its day. The tide here works on the south Gujarat pattern, retreating far across level sand and returning fast, so the beach doubles in size twice a day and swimmers should respect the local advice about currents and the incoming tide’s speed.
The beach lies about 40 kilometres from Surat and 25 from Navsari, an easy drive through the coastal villages; simple stalls and a few basic resorts serve snacks and overnights, and weekdays keep the sands nearly private. Pair it with Dandi’s Salt March memorial up the coast and Navsari’s Parsi heritage for a low-key coastal day; November to February gives the kind weather, and the casuarina groves turn the sunset hour genuinely lovely.
Casuarina, sand, and very little else
Ubharat Beach.
Ubharat sits on the Arabian Sea shore of the south Gujarat coast.
Casuarina plantations line the sands and give the beach its character.
The beach has long been a favourite, low-key local getaway.
Today it remains a quiet, natural beach — simple and uncrowded.
Reasons to make the time
Beach
Quiet sands.
Casuarina
Shaded groves.
Sunsets
Over the sea.
Sea breeze
Coastal calm.
Walks
Long shore.
Quiet
Uncrowded.
What to look for inside
The beach
Casuarina-shaded sands running long and level.
South Gujarat
A quiet shore.
How to spend an hour or two
Walk the casuarina shore
Shaded sands.
Watch the sunset
Over the sea.
Enjoy the sea breeze
Coastal calm.
Relax on the beach
Uncrowded.
Combine with Dandi
The historic coast.
Visit in winter
The best season.
A casuarina-fringed beach
Ubharat is a quiet beach on the Navsari coast — long sands fringed with casuarina groves, gentle sea breezes and a relaxed, uncrowded character. Like the other beaches of the south Gujarat shore, it is a simple, natural escape rather than a developed resort, rewarding those who appreciate a quiet seaside, most beautiful at sunset. (A quiet natural beach; simple facilities; best in winter and at sunset.)
The rest of the district is covered in our Navsari travel guide.
For more in the same vein, see beaches across Gujarat.
A quiet Arabian Sea beach in Navsari district
Long sands fringed with casuarina groves
A relaxed, uncrowded local getaway
Beautiful sunsets over the sea
When to go
Cool and pleasant — ideal.
Lush forests; green coast.
Warm and humid; sea breeze.
⏰ Winter is ideal across coastal-and-forest Navsari; the monsoon greens the Vansda forests.
Getting there
By Air
Surat airport (~40 km).
By Rail
Navsari — main line station.
By Road
NH-48; Surat & Valsad.
Know before you go
More to see close by
HERITAGESayaji Vaibhav Library
A stately colonial-era reading room
6Purna Riverbank
A peaceful riverine forest at the Dangs’ doorstep
Vansda Forest Shrines
Quiet tribal temples in the woods
HISTORICDandi Beach
Where Gandhi broke the salt law in 1930
NATIONAL PARKVansda National Park
Dense teak forest alive with wildlife
NATUREUnai Hot Springs
Natural warm-water pools near Vansda
Where to eat near Ubharat Beach
Parsi food
Dhansak & patra-ni-machhi.
Locho & ponk
South Gujarat snacks.
Chikoo
Gandevi-Bilimora orchards.
Gujarati Thali
Comfort home cooking.
South Gujarat flavours
Expect Parsi classics, Surti snacks, sweet Gandevi chikoo and comforting Gujarati thalis.
Ubharat Beach FAQ
What is Ubharat Beach?
A quiet casuarina-fringed beach on the Navsari coast.
Is it developed?
No — a simple, natural and uncrowded shore.
What can I do there?
Walk the sands, enjoy the breeze, watch the sunset.
Best time to visit?
Winter, and at sunset.
What is nearby?
Dandi and the historic south Gujarat coast.
How far is Navsari?
About 25 km.
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Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026