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Voykit pocket guide · India
Veraval
वेरावल
Spend a half‑day to see Somnath Temple and nearby shrines; add a night if you need rest or want guest‑house stay.
Veraval is the gateway to the Somnath Jyotirlinga complex on Gujarat's Saurashtra coast. The main attractions are within 5 km, reachable on foot or by short bus rides. A single day covers the temple, sound‑light show and nearby tirthas; overnight is optional for pilgrim guest‑houses.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- वेरावल
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- May–Sep (heat, monsoon)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–₹2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,500–₹4,500 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police/All services 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Prasadam meal (vegetarian) | ₹150–₹300 |
| Tea/coffee at a stall | ₹30–₹60 |
| Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹200–₹300 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DIU · Diu Airport
- ≈73 km (45 mi), taxi or bus to Veraval≈45 mi (73 km), taxi or bus to Veraval
Typical fares
- Veraval ↔ Somnath (bus)
- ₹20 per seat, 2–3 h, departs 10 AM & 3 PM (check)
- Taxi Veraval → Somnath Temple
- ≈₹200–₹300, 25 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk to Somnath Temple (≈25 min) or take the Trust bus (₹20 per seat, departs 10 AM & 3 PM, 2–3 h tour). State‑run GSRTC buses connect Veraval and Somnath; trains at Veraval Junction.
See and do
Known for
- Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple
- Shree Parshuram Temple
- Treeveni Sangam
- Sound & Light Show
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Junagadh | Bus from Veraval, about 85 km (53 mi), 2 hBus from Veraval, about 53 mi (85 km), 2 h | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Somnath Trust Guesthouses
- VIP, 18 guest houses and dormitory; ₹350–₹1,200 per night, first‑come, first‑served
- Fern Residency
- Near bypass, 25 min walk to temple, 10 min to Veraval station
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | માફ કરશોmaaf karsho |
| Thank you | આભારaabhar |
| How much is it? | કિતલો છે?kitlo che? |
| Where is the temple? | મંદિર કયાં છે?mandir kayam che? |
| I need a taxi | મને ટેક્સી જોઈએmane taxi joie |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Alcohol is prohibited in the temple area.
- Somnath train station closed (check reopening status).
- Peak summer heat; carry water and sun protection.
Generally safe for tourists; stay respectful in temples, avoid drinking alcohol, and watch for heat in summer.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Veraval yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple
- Shree Parshuram Temple
- Treeveni Sangam
- Sound & Light Show
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Somnath Trust – bus schedule: www.somnathtravels.in
- Wikivoyage: Veraval, revision 5313304 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5313304
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Veravalवेरावल
આ સરનામું, કૃપા કરીને
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police/All services112
US consulate in Mumbai; nearest Indian embassy in New Delhi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/veraval). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.