Shoestring Budget Rail Trip to Somnath

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Day 1: Exploring Somnath

Somnath, India

7:00AM

Somnath Railway Station

Arrive at Somnath Railway Station early in the morning to start your day fresh.
From the railway station, walk towards the main road to catch a rickshaw or walk directly to your first destination.
Free, 30 minutes

7:30AM

Breakfast at a Local Dhaba

Enjoy a budget-friendly traditional breakfast such as poha or paratha at a nearby dhaba.
There are several dhabas near the station within walking distance.
₹50 - ₹100, 30 minutes

8:00AM

Somnath Temple

Visit the famous Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.
A short 10-minute walk from the breakfast spot.
Free, 1 hour

9:00AM

Bhalka Tirth

Head to Bhalka Tirth, where Lord Krishna is believed to have been shot by an arrow.
Take a shared auto or walk for about 20-25 minutes.
₹20 for auto, 1 hour

10:00AM

Triveni Sangam

Visit Triveni Sangam, the confluence of three rivers: Hiran, Kapila, and Saraswati.
Walk for about 15 minutes from Bhalka Tirth.
Free, 30 minutes

10:30AM

Lunch at Local Eatery

Enjoy a simple yet delicious Gujarati thali at a local eatery.
There are several eateries around the Triveni Sangam area.
₹100 - ₹150, 1 hour

11:30AM

Gita Mandir

Visit the Gita Mandir, known for its inscriptions of the Bhagavad Gita.
A 10-minute walk from the lunch spot.
Free, 30 minutes

12:00PM

Prabhas Patan Museum

Explore historical artifacts at the Prabhas Patan Museum, located near the Somnath Temple.
Walk back towards the Somnath Temple area.
₹5 - ₹10, 1 hour

1:00PM

Relax at the Somnath Beach

Spend some time relaxing at the Somnath Beach, enjoying the sea breeze.
A short walk from the Somnath Temple.
Free, 1 hour

2:00PM

Snacks at Beach Stalls

Grab some affordable snacks like chaat or ice cream from the beach stalls.
Various stalls are available along the beach.
₹50, 30 minutes

2:30PM

Return to Somnath Railway Station

Head back to the railway station to catch your departure train.
Walk or take a rickshaw back to the station.
₹20 for rickshaw, 30 minutes
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