# Two Gujarat temples offer tidal darshan under Rs 12,000

2026-08-08T05:55:38+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Gujarat's Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple near Diu and Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple in Bharuch district offer budget-friendly visits with unique tidal phenomena. The Gangeshwar shrine, about 3 km from Diu, has five Shivalingas that seawater covers during high tide, linked by local belief to the Pandavas. A two-night trip from Delhi can cost Rs 7,000, Rs 12,000 per person. The Stambheshwar temple in Kavi Kamboi village submerges and reappears with the tide; its Shivling is associated with Lord Kartikeya. A visit from Vadodara can cost under Rs 3,500. Both require checking daily tide schedules for safe access.

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- news.abplive.com <https://news.abplive.com/lifestyle/budget-traveller-gangeshwar-mahadev-temple-explore-this-coastal-shiva-shrine-near-diu-under-rs-12-000-1860758>
- news.abplive.com <https://news.abplive.com/lifestyle/budget-traveller-stambheshwar-mahadev-temple-gujarat-tide-timings-best-time-to-visit-under-rs-3-500-1861344>

Tags: budget travel, coastal shrine, Diu tourism, Gangeshwar Mahadev, Gujarat temples, Pandava legend
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