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Chakratirth Beach
Southwest of Diu District, Diu 362560, India Phone: Not availableAbout
Chakratirth Beach is centrally located and contiguous to the Diu Town. This beach serves the locals as well as domestic and international tourists, providing them with an opportunity to have a worthwhile break. Close to the beach there is a hillock which is called the sunset point. Also there is a memorial of INS Khukri erected on the hillock of those sailors who have sacrificed their life serving the nation.
The hillock and the surrounding areas have been beautifully landscaped and illuminated. Chakratirth an interesting legend is connected with this place. It is believed that Lord Krishna had killed Jallandhar with his disc or Sudarshan Chakra. In the sea opposite the beach is small hillock known as Bhansalo where the footprints of Lord Krishna are carved in stone. This place can only be approached when there is low tied.
