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Beaches near Nakhatrana
Four beaches on the Kutch coast make an easy day out from Nakhatrana: historic, busy Mandvi on the Gulf of Kutch, quiet Chhachhi in Mandvi taluka, and Suthari and Pingleshwar on the Abdasa coast to the west.
Which beaches are near Nakhatrana?
Four beaches are within a day trip of Nakhatrana. Suthari Beach is 54 km south-west and Mandvi Beach 58 km south, both in a straight line. Pingleshwar, on the Abdasa coast, and Chhachhi, in Mandvi taluka, are quieter. Mandvi is the busiest and has the most to see nearby; the other three suit travellers who want an empty shore.
| Place | From Nakhatrana | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Suthari Beach | 54 km SW | Suthri, Abdasa taluka |
| Mandvi Beach | 58 km S | Mandvi |
| Chhachhi Beach | see map | Mandvi taluka |
| Pingleshwar Beach | see map | near Naliya, Abdasa taluka |
What do the beaches near Nakhatrana look like?
Photos from the coast within reach of Nakhatrana: the rocky turquoise shallows of Suthari Beach seen from above, a camel cart waiting by the sea, a black sand shoreline and a sunset over waves breaking on coastal rocks. Mornings and late afternoons give the best light and the most comfortable temperatures on the sand.
Suthari Beach 
Camel cart by the sea 
Black sand beach, Kutch 
Sunset on the Kutch coast
Chhachhi Beach
Chhachhi Beach is a quiet stretch of sand in Mandvi taluka, one of four beaches within a day trip of Nakhatrana. It sees far fewer visitors than Mandvi Beach, which suits travellers looking for an empty shoreline. Carry water and snacks, because the quieter beaches of Kutch have few shops close by.
- What it is
- Beach
- Where
- Mandvi taluka, Kutch district, Gujarat
- Distance from Nakhatrana
- Open the directions link for the route.
- By road
- By car or taxi from Nakhatrana. Open the directions link for the current route and road distance.
- Best season
- October to March, when the coast is cooler and the sea calmer.
- Timings and entry
- Open beach; visit in daylight.
- Directions
- Google Maps directions from Nakhatrana
Suthari Beach
Suthari Beach lies at Suthari village (also spelt Suthri) on the Abdasa coast of western Kutch. The Suthari Jain Tirth is in the same village, so most visitors combine the temple and the sea in a single trip from Nakhatrana. It is 54 km south-west of Nakhatrana in a straight line.
- What it is
- Beach
- Where
- Suthri, Abdasa taluka, Kutch district, Gujarat
- Distance from Nakhatrana
- 54 km south-west in a straight line
- By road
- By car or taxi from Nakhatrana. Open the directions link for the current route and road distance.
- Best season
- October to March, when the coast is cooler and the sea calmer.
- Timings and entry
- Open beach; visit in daylight.
- Nearby
- Suthari Jain Tirth
- Directions
- Google Maps directions from Nakhatrana
Pingleshwar Beach
Pingleshwar Beach is a quiet golden-sand beach near Naliya in Abdasa taluka, with the Pingleshwar Mahadev temple beside it and wind farms along the coast nearby (nakhatrana.wordpress.com). It is one of the least crowded beaches in Kutch. It pairs well with Suthari or the Tera Jain Tirth on the same day in Abdasa.
- What it is
- Beach
- Where
- near Naliya, Abdasa taluka, Kutch district, Gujarat
- Distance from Nakhatrana
- Open the directions link for the route.
- By road
- By car or taxi from Nakhatrana. Open the directions link for the current route and road distance.
- Best season
- October to March, when the coast is cooler and the sea calmer.
- Timings and entry
- Open beach; visit in daylight.
- Directions
- Google Maps directions from Nakhatrana
Mandvi Beach
Mandvi Beach is the best-known beach in Kutch, at the old port town of Mandvi on the Gulf of Kutch. Mandvi’s shipyards still build large wooden dhows by hand, and Vijay Vilas Palace and the Shyamji Krishna Varma Memorial are close by. It is 58 km south of Nakhatrana in a straight line.
- What it is
- Beach
- Where
- Mandvi, Kutch district, Gujarat
- Distance from Nakhatrana
- 58 km south in a straight line
- By road
- By car or taxi from Nakhatrana. Open the directions link for the current route and road distance.
- Best season
- October to March, when the coast is cooler and the sea calmer.
- Timings and entry
- Open beach; visit in daylight.
- Nearby
- Vijay Vilas Palace
- Directions
- Google Maps directions from Nakhatrana
Frequently asked questions
Which is the nearest beach to Nakhatrana?
Among the beaches mapped so far, Suthari Beach is the closest at 54 km in a straight line, just ahead of Mandvi Beach at 58 km. Pingleshwar is on the Abdasa coast and Chhachhi is in Mandvi taluka. Road distances are longer than straight-line ones and depend on the route, so open each beach’s directions link before you set out.
When is the best time to visit the beaches near Nakhatrana?
October to March is the best time for the beaches of Kutch, when days are warm rather than hot and the sea is calmer. From March to June temperatures in the region can pass 40°C, and the June to September monsoon brings rough seas. Early mornings and late afternoons are the most comfortable times on the sand all year.
Is it safe to swim at the beaches near Nakhatrana?
Sea conditions on the Kutch coast change with the tide and the season, so check local conditions and follow any posted warnings before going into the water. The sea is roughest during the June to September monsoon. The quieter beaches such as Chhachhi and Pingleshwar have few people around, so avoid swimming alone and keep to the shallows.
What else can you see near Mandvi Beach?
Mandvi is the richest beach town in Kutch for sightseeing. Its shipyards still build large wooden dhows by hand, Vijay Vilas Palace has its own private beach, and the Shyamji Krishna Varma Memorial honours the freedom fighter born in the town. Dabeli, the Kutchi snack, is also said to have first been made in Mandvi (Wikipedia).
Can you combine a beach and a temple visit near Nakhatrana?
Yes. Suthari Beach and the Suthari Jain Tirth, founded about 1838, are in the same village on the Abdasa coast, so one trip covers both. Pingleshwar Beach has the Pingleshwar Mahadev temple right beside the sand. Both pairs are in western Kutch, so they also fit a day that includes Tera and its Jain tirth.