Gujarat pilgrimage and tourist destinations see spike in visitors during Diwali

Unfazed by inflation, Gujaratis flocked to short-distance destinations during the Diwali vacation, with both religious and tourist destinations witnessing a sharp rise in visitors.

By Connect Gujarat Desk 26 Oct 2025 in Gujarat

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Gujarat pilgrimage and tourist destinations see spike in visitors during Diwali

Unfazed by inflation, Gujaratis flocked to short-distance destinations during the Diwali vacation, with both religious and tourist destinations witnessing a sharp rise in visitors.

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Saurashtra and other parts of Gujarat saw a massive influx of tourists and devotees, creating a festive and vibrant atmosphere across religious and tourist destinations.

Pilgrimage sites such as Somnath, Dwarka, Virpur, Harsidh, Bet Dwarka, Ambaji, Pavagadh, Chotila, Dakor, Shamlaji, Bahucharaji, and Salangpur were teeming with devotees.

Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka experienced large crowds, while Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar Jyotirling also witnessed significant footfall.

In Somnath, guesthouses were fully booked, and Ambaji saw heavy traffic jams as devotees traveled from far and wide for darshan. At Girnar Hill, visitors enjoyed the scenic ropeway journey to the summit, adding to the festive experience.

Tourist destinations were equally busy. Shivrajpur and Mandvi beaches, as well as Diu’s coastline, attracted large numbers of holidaymakers. Many tourists explored the Rann of Kutch and enjoyed water sports at Nagwa Beach.

The Statue of Unity remained a major draw, with online bookings reflecting the high demand. The monument welcomed 51.20 lakh visitors in 2023, which rose to 58.25 lakh in 2024, with daily footfall reaching 40,000–50,000 during peak periods.

Wildlife tourism also saw a boost, with Gir National Park drawing visitors eager to witness Asiatic lions in their natural habitat.

The forests of Polo recorded full bookings, resembling mini Kashmir resorts, as tourists queued for safari experiences.

Bablu Beach in Shivrajpur was crowded, and hotels, guesthouses, and resorts in Mount Abu displayed ‘housefull’ boards, reflecting the high occupancy rates.

Overall, the Diwali holidays proved to be a major boost for the tourism sector in Saurashtra and the surrounding regions, highlighting the enduring appeal of the state’s religious and natural attractions.

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