About Udvada Beach, Udvada in Gujarat :
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.
History of Udvada, near Surat :
The history of Udvada, near Surat dates back to the time when the Parsis brought the holy flame here from Persia.
Description of Udvada, near Surat :
Udvada, near Surat is celebrated for being a very sacred place among the Parsis and is a small sleepy village which is located in the southern coast of Gujarat. It is as important to the Parsis as is Haridwar for the Hindus, Mecca for the Muslims and Vatican City for the Christians.
A large number of Parsis flock here every year, both from within the country and from abroad. It was here that the victorious fire or Atash Behram was brought from Persia by the Parsis in the 18th century. This fire is placed in a temple which is strictly meant for the Parsis. As a result, the non-Parsis are not allowed to enter here. This place can be visited from outside. Peace and bliss pervades here that simply enthralls the visitors who come from far and wide.
Best time to visit Udvada :
Udvada has hot summers and pleasant winters. The maximum temperature observed in summers during March to May is 42°C and the minimum temperature is 24°C. Winters during December to February have a maximum temperature of 31°C and a minimum of 12°C. Monsoons (June to September) are humid with medium to heavy rainfalls. Highest recorded maximum temperature is 48°C and minimum recorded is 6.5°C.
Shivarathri (February), Holi (February-March), Dussehra (October) are main festivals celebrated here. These are celebrated with much gaiety and extravaganza and are very attractive.
Distance :
Mumbai to Udvada 187 km
Pune to Udvada 314 km
Ahmedabad to Udvada 360 km
Delhi to Udvada 1221 km
Daman to Udvada 27 km
I going to Udhvada next week just to eat lots of fish and walk miles on the beach.Tete a tete with the Parsis. I love parsis.
Telef Fernandes