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Time zone
GMT +05:30
The sea around here is not gently touching the shore; rather, it is throwing heavy rocks at the temple walls as if it hates them. The sea, front is beautifully lit at night, but the roar of the waves seems eager to muffle the sound of the church bells. You're right on the border where the earth ends and the sea goes on without a single break up to Antarctica. The salt in the air is so strong that you can almost taste it.
The sun from March to June acts like a weapon, pushing temperatures to 42°C. The wind during the monsoon tries to sandblast you. You visit between October and February when the air is dry and the promenade is actually walkable. This is the only window where the weather does not fight you.
The road does not end at the shrine. It leads to Sasan Gir, where lions move through the dry scrub, real and unpolished. It connects to Diu, where Portuguese architecture sits oddly against the coast. You go to the Veraval docks to watch men build boats by hand, smelling of fish and diesel, proving that this is a working coast, not just a postcard.
Currency
INR
Official languages
Gujarati, Hindi, English
Best time to visit
OCT-FEB
Recommended trip duration
2 days