Dear Friends,
Somnath draws large number of tourists. Somnath has
been known for its ancient history. Apart from Somnath temple, there are many
other historical and religious places in Somnath.
If you wish to visit local places in Somnath, enlist
them and prepare a plan for the visit. If you have your own vehicle, it’s fine.
Otherwise decide your schedules and hire a vehicle.
Sturdy, rugged three-wheelers (rickshaws) are
preferred for local transport. Sharing a vehicle is economical. One or two
persons may opt for a shared rickshaw. But a larger group may opt for hiring
big rickshaws. Big three-wheeler rickshaws, locally known as ‘CHHAKADA’, are
available with capacity of 5 to 8 or more persons. Do you know, friends,
‘Chhakada’ are typical vehicles found in Saurashtra region of Gujarat? Sonali
will mail you some images of ‘Chhakada’. Their drivers are expert. They make
daily trips to and fro Sasan Gir (Gir Lion Sanctuary). Though little jerky and
bumpy, the tourists enjoy these rides!
Your friend, Arpit, has suggested how to visit the
local historical and religious tourist places in Somnath.
You can visit local tourist attractions of Somnath in two trips. Both are in different directions.
- Trip A: Visit both Nij Dham Prasthan Tirth Complex and Triveni Ghat
- Trip B: Visit Bhalka Tirth
You
may initiate the trip A near the Somnath Temple. Nij Dham Prasthan Tirth is
some 2 kms away from the Somnath Temple and it is 10 minutes’ drive. Nij Dham Prasthan Tirth is a complex also known as
Golok Dham or Dehotsarga. Nij Dham
prasthan Tirth complex has a number of religious places located next to one
another. Depending on your interest, you may devote 2 to 3 hours for trip A.
Trip
B can also be initiated from Somnath Temple. Bhalka Tirth is about 5 kms from
the Temple and a vehicle may take 15-20 minutes. You may take 60 to 90 minutes
for trip B.
We
will discuss these trips in details next time.
All
best wishes.
GujTourist11.
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