Somnath: Ancient Ruined City
The city of Somnath, India experienced a lot when it comes to their ancient temples. This city is the home of the temple of Shiva, however, the temple encountered series of raids from invaders. Located at the west-central India, Somnath now is known as the ancient city dating from 1500 BCE. Keshod – Junagadh Airport (IXK) is the closest serving airport to Somnath.
Best Time to Visit
With its low cost and good food quality, a lot of tourists visit Somnath during cold weather, which is from September to March. A crowded city is usual during these times, you can avoid the crowd by traveling during summer time, but, just be mindful that on summer, you may experience hot and humid weather.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The most common tourist destination in Somnath is the Somnath Temple, this temple is believed to be the first among the twelve shrines of Shiva. It is a fact that Somnath is a cheap place to visit, you can save a lot of money by staying in low-priced hotels or motels. Hotel Sun Plaza is just a mile away from Somnath Temple, this is one of the most accessible hotels in the city, it is just walking distance from Somnath Railway Station, and Somnath Mahadev Temple. Another good-reviewed accommodation in the city is the Lords Inn Somnath, it is notable for its very affordable and discounted rooms. Also, this newly build contemporary hotel is just walking distance from many temples. On the other hand, if you are looking for some time off the city, you can go to Gir National Park, this is a national park, and wildlife sanctuary in Somnath. Nearby hotel is Asiatic Lion Lodge, famous for its fun activities such as cycling, and bird watching.
