The Seashore in Udvada has turned to be a beautiful Beach inviting the visitors with its vibrancy. This beach is dressed up with the muddy brown sand and rough rocky terrains. This beach is an integral part of the life of Fisherman community in Udvada. Tourists here get the rare chance of living with the culture and customs of the local fisherman community. The beach is secluded, calm and keeps natures gifts at its primitive environment.
Udwada Beach
Location
The quant little sea town of Udvada is called the Mecca of the Parsis due to its religious significance. Situated in Valsad district near the city of Surat, along the southern sea coast of Gujarat, Udvada means “a grazing ground for camels”. It used to be a place where camels grazed until it later became a fishing village. This small town has a predominant Parsi community and is considered to be a holy place by the community.
More About Udvada Beach
The community of fisherman is an important part of the culture of Udvada and the beach of Udvada forms an integral part of their life. The beach still retains its primitive nature and one can have the first hand experience of the culture of Udvada and learn about the local customs and traditions by living among the fisherman community. Also one should not miss the spot where the Parsis first landed in Udavada marked by a pillar in Sanjan near the beach.
How To Get There
Udvada By Air Nearest airport is Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport which is at a distance of 205 km from Udvada. Pre-paid taxi services are available from Mumbai to Udvada costing about Rs 4000. Nearest Airports Diu Domestic Airport (DIU) – 6 km Surat Domestic Airport (STV) – 71 km Udvada By Train Udvada Railway station is 11 km away from the center of Udvada village. Tourist taxi services from railway station to Udvada and it costs about Rs 200. Udvada By Bus Udvada is well connected by Maharashtra state transport corporation buses to all major places in and around. Private bus operators also offer bus services from Mumbai to Udvada regularly. The charge is about Rs 800.
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Udwada Beach
Udvada Beach- Gujarat The Seashore in Udvada has turned to be a beautiful Beach inviting the visitors with its vibrancy.