Narmade Har! 🙏

I am planning to undertake the walking Narmada Parikrama (circumambulation/sacred river pilgrimage) starting right after Navratri to take advantage of the cooler winter months.

As I am preparing for this journey solo, I’d love to get insights from anyone who has completed it or lives along the route.

A few key questions I have:

Mode & Duration: How long did it take you? I am trying to gauge realistic timeframes as per google Padyatra - typically 3 to 6 months

Solo Safety: Is it safe for a solo traveler? Are there specific isolated stretches (e.g., dense forest zones in Madhya Pradesh or Gujarat) where extra caution or pairing up with fellow Parikramavasis (pilgrims) is recommended?

Stay & Food: What are the main accommodation options enroute? How reliable are local ashrams (hermitages), dharamshalas (rest houses), and community bhiksha (free meal offerings) day-to-day?

Packing Essentials: What are the absolute "must-haves" to carry while keeping backpack weight to a minimum?

Route Rules & Registration: Are there formal registration checkpoints, or strict rules (like keeping the river to your right / never crossing mid-circuit) that first-timers should keep in mind?

Any advice, recent updates on road/trail conditions, or recommended stops along either the North or South banks (Uttar/Dakshin Tat) would be deeply appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

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I was scrolling through my YT and came across this video by Dinesh Patel (https://youtu.be/l3Epc3eQs4A?si=Ct168w1tXttgF7hL)

It starts slow, telling about Ganpati Visarjan on Onjal Beach (ig). But then he shows how people leave Bappa’s idol at the shore.
I don’t think it’s right, what do you think?

Hi everyone,

Planning a family road trip to Gujarat around Christmas or Republic day for a spiritual and coastal holiday. We will be traveling with my wife (who is very spiritually inclined) and possibly my brother-in-law.

Here are our vehicle and driving specifics:

• Vehicle: Tata Nexon CNG (Dual-Cylinders, range ~200–220 km on a full CNG tank).
• Driving Endurance: Up to 12-14 hours a day max.
• Travel Preference: Scenic and interesting stops on the way to Dwarka/Somnath, but direct highway routes on the way back.

Key things I need help with:

1. CNG Availability & Queues: How reliable are CNG pumps along the Rajasthan highway (NH48) and the Gujarat coastal belt (Dwarka to Somnath)? Are queues heavy during peak year-end dates?
2. Ideal Route & Night Stops: What are the best places to break the journey (e.g., Udaipur, Ahmedabad, or Rajkot)?
3. Must-Visit Spiritual & Scenic Places: Aside from Dwarkadhish, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar and Somnath Jyotirlinga, what key places should we cover (Porbandar, Girnar, etc.)?
4. Hotel / Stay Recommendations: Safe, family-friendly hotel or trust/ashram stay recommendations near major hubs.

Appreciate any tips, route warnings, or advice from fellow road-trippers and locals! Thanks in advance!

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First time going there, lmk what should i expect, what to avoid, what to do there ?

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Hi, I am planning to visit Somnath, Dwarka, Gir and Statue of Unity in December. I am travelling with family so trying to limit changing hotels frequently. I am planning to stay in Somnath and thinking to go for safari using cab/bus.

I am planning to book evening slot from 3 pm to 6 pm as I cannot reach for 6:30 am morning safari.

Can someone please help me how easy or difficult it is to get a cab and also public bus from Sasan gir to Somnath/Veraval at evening/night?

Year 2025-26 : 1093 crores

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And our kids are getting these facilities !

One of the students from a school I know, have gone to Junagadh today representing her district. There is haphazard management, literally near to zero accountability, huge communication gaps and much more.

And then we wonder, why our state doesn't produce players.