Dandi Beach, Coastal beach in Dandi, India
Description
Dandi Beach is a sandy shore where the Arabian Sea meets the coastline and natural salt deposits form through seawater evaporation. The beach stretches as a simple expanse of sand with shallow waters and visible salt crusts along parts of the shore.
History
The year 1930 marked the end of Gandhi's Salt March, when he gathered salt here as an act of defiance against British colonial rules. This moment became a turning point in India's independence movement against foreign rule.
Culture
Two monuments stand at the beach to commemorate Gandhi's resistance movement: a gate-like structure and a statue showing him holding salt mud. These structures are visible reminders of a pivotal moment in India's struggle for independence.
Practical
Navsari railway station is the main access point, with regular services from major cities like Ahmedabad and Mumbai. From the station, local transport options will take you to the beach itself.
Did you know?
The salt formations continue to build up naturally through seawater evaporation, creating a living connection to the historical event. Visitors can see the ongoing process that made this location significant in the first place.
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