Mahuva

Beach

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Distance (From Bhavnagar): 96 Kms

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day

Transportation Options: Bus / Cab

Travel Tips: None

At a distance of 96 km from Bhavnagar, Mahuva is a town on the Arabian Sea coast in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. It is one of the beautiful places to visit near Bhavnagar.

Often called the Kashmir of Saurashtra, Mahuva is known for its mild weather and lush green surroundings. Tourists are primarily attracted to the beach in the town. Mahuva Beach is well known for its tranquil waters and natural beauty. The beach is also called as Bhavani Beach owing to the ancient Bhavani Mata Temple located atop a dune in its sandy shores. The area surrounding the beach and the township is incredibly verdant and the countryside is dotted with coconut and palm trees offering the perfect ambiance for relaxation to visitors. One can take a dip in the cool waters of the Arabian Sea and go for a long walk along the shoreline in order to fully rejuvenate oneself.

Besides, Mahuva is home to a thriving agribusiness industry, with an emphasis on enterprises that dehydrate vegetables such as garlic and onions for use in processed foods. The place is also the residence of the Hindu preacher Morai Bapu. One can also visit Timbi Hanuman Temple and Pingleshwar village which is known for housing an ancient Shiv Linga submerged in the sea.