Shivrajpur beach
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Shivrajpur Beach | |
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Blue Flag Beach | |
 Evening view before Sunset | |
  Shivrajpur | |
| Coordinates: 22°20′N 68°57′E / 22.33°N 68.95°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Devbhumi Dwarka |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
| Website | https://www.gujarattourism.com/saurashtra/devbhoomi-dwarka/shivrajpur-beach.html |
Shivrajpur beach, near Shivrajpur village, is located in the Devbhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat, India. It is a white-sand beach with azure, clear water.[1][2] The water is shallow. It was awarded the Blue Flag beach certification in October 2020 by the Foundation for Environment Education, a Denmark-based voluntary organization.
Shivrajpur village was formed by the Baroda State during the early 19th century.[3] It is believed that the ruler of Kachchh or Katuch, Maharao Deshalji, constructed a small fort with an 11-meter-high black masonry unlit beacon. The purpose of the fort was to provide safety and shelter to the Kachchhi vessels. Facilities like emergency repairs for boats, rations and drinking water were also provided. There is a lighthouse near the beach named Kacchighadh Lighthouse. A battery-operated flashing light was placed at the top of the cabin in 1977, which was the first light in the region. The earthquake on 26 January 2001 left the lighthouse damaged, but it was restored immediately.[4]
Tourism
[edit]After the declaration of Blue Flag beach, the Government of Gujarat has decided to spend ₹1 billion (approx. US$13 million) to develop Shivrajpur beach in two phases.[5]
In January 2021, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani laid the foundation stone and the ceremony for tourist-centric projects.[6]
In the first phase, a bicycle track, pathway, parking area, drinking water facility, toilet blocks, arrival plaza and tourist facility center were to be developed at the cost of ₹200 million. Under the second phase, further facilities will be added to make it an "international level" beach. Vijay Rupani said, "Shivrajpur beach will have better facilities than Goa".[7][8][9]
In July 2022, CM Bhupendrabhai Patel visited the beach to review the facilities,[10] and Milind Soman visited the beach.[11]
The Gujarat government also wants to develop a caravan park near the beach.[12]
Activities
[edit]The beach is accessible by airplane, train and road.[13]
The beach timings are from 8 am to 7 pm, and there is a nominal entry fee.[14]
The activities carried out at the beach include scuba diving, snorkeling, boating and island tour.[15]
Some notable attractions near Shivrajpur beach include Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Nageshvara Jyotirlinga, and the Rukmini Devi Temple.[14]
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Tiwari, Kuldeep (12 October 2020). "Gujarat's Shivrajpur beach gets Blue Flag certification". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Blue flag flutters high in Shivrajpur beach". The Times of India. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Kachhigadh Lighthouse - Lighthouses - Indian Logistics Directory - India". www.indianlogisticsinfo.com. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Shivrajpur Beach & Lighthouse, Dwarka - Timings, Water sports, Best time to visit". Trawell.in. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Guj govt to spend Rs 100 cr to develop Shivrajpur beach". www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Gujarat: Shivrajpur beach beautification project to be flagged off today". The Times of India. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Kaushik, Himanshu (18 January 2021). "Gujarat: Bhoomipujan ceremony of tourist amenities to be developed at Shivrajpur Beach on Wednesday". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Guj govt to spend Rs 100 cr to develop Shivrajpur beach". The Week. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Gujarat govt to spend INR 100 cr to develop Shivrajpur beach". ETTravelWorld.com. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "CM reviews facilities at Shivrajpur Beach". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Milind Soman's parasailing video at Shivrajpur beach in Gujarat is travel goals. Watch". India Today. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Caravan tourism to become reality within Gujarat". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Golden in Odisha: 8 Indian beaches recommended for 'Blue Flag' eco-label". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ a b Dave, Harita (16 February 2021). "Shivrajpur Beach: Directions, Timings, Activities and everything you need to know". Ashaval.com. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Exciting Activities at Shivrajpur Beach | Experience Adventure and Fun". 6 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
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