A long stretch of sand at Dandi village in Navsari district, famous as the end point of Mahatma Gandhi's 1930 Salt March against the British salt tax. The National Salt Satyagraha Memorial, opened in 2019, stands in the village and is the main reason to visit. The memorial is open 9:00 to 20:00 (last entry 19:30) and closed on Tuesdays, with entry of INR 20 per person over 12 (about $0.21), INR 10 for ages 5 to 12 (about $0.10), free under 5, and INR 100 (about $1.04) for foreign visitors. It has free parking, wheelchairs, drinking water and separate toilets, and its phone is +91 6355 149 764. Dandi is roughly 30 to 60 km from Surat depending on the starting point (about 52 km from Surat's bus depot and about 60 km from Surat airport according to official pages). Swimming safety information was not found.
Dandi Beach is a long stretch of sand at Dandi village in Jalalpore taluka, Navsari district, Gujarat, India, famous as the end point of Mahatma Gandhi's 1930 Salt March against the British salt tax. It is a heritage beach more than a swimming or leisure beach: the sand is dark and the Arabian Sea here is silty and brown-grey, the shore is open and exposed to wind, and the mood is reflective rather than festive. Visitors come for the history, and the beach itself serves as a place to walk where the march ended and where Gandhi picked up salt on 6 April 1930.
The main attraction is the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial, opened in 2019, which stands in the village. It is open 9:00 to 20:00 (last entry 19:30) and closed on Tuesdays. Entry is INR 20 per person over 12 (about $0.21), INR 10 for ages 5 to 12 (about $0.10), free under 5, and INR 100 (about $1.04) for foreign visitors. The memorial has free parking, wheelchairs, drinking water and separate toilets, and its phone is +91 6355 149 764. Its official site is nssm.in. These facilities make it the most practical stop for amenities in the immediate area, as the shoreline itself has no documented loungers, lifeguards or organised beach services. Swimming safety information was not found, so the sea should be treated as unsupervised.
Dandi is roughly 30 to 60 km from Surat depending on the starting point; official pages give about 52 km from Surat's bus depot and about 60 km from Surat airport, and it is about 17-20 km from Navsari railway station. A taxi or hired car from Surat is the easiest option. By rail, travellers can go to Navsari Junction, about 27 minutes from the beach by road per Gujarat Tourism, and continue on a state transport bus to Dandi.
The village pairs well with Ubhrat Beach as a half-day or full-day trip in Navsari district. The best months are November to February, when conditions are dry and highs are around 30-34°C; June to September brings about 1,190 mm of monsoon rain, and the shore is less pleasant then.
| Distance | Roughly 30-60 km from Surat depending on the starting point; about 17-20 km from Navsari railway station |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Taxi or hired car from Surat; train to Navsari Junction (about 27 minutes from the beach by road per Gujarat Tourism) and then state transport bus to Dandi |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Best season | November to February (dry, 30-34°C highs); avoid June to September when about 1,190 mm of monsoon rain falls |
| Address | Dandi village, Jalalpore taluka, Navsari district, Gujarat, India |
Amenities
- National Salt Satyagraha Memorial
- free parking
- wheelchairs and drinking water at the memorial
- separate toilets at the memorial
Good to know
- Best for
- history, Gandhi heritage, day trips
- Water
- No swimming information was found; treat the sea as unsupervised
Location
Dandi village, Jalalpore taluka, Navsari district, Gujarat, India
20.8865, 72.8009 View on map
Highlights
- Visit the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial, opened in 2019
- Walk the shore where Gandhi's 1930 Salt March ended
- Use the memorial's free parking, drinking water and toilets
- Combine Dandi with Ubhrat Beach on a Navsari district day trip
Tips for visiting
- Check the memorial hours of 9:00 to 20:00, with last entry at 19:30 and closure on Tuesdays.
- Carry ID if claiming the INR 20 domestic ticket; foreign visitors pay INR 100.
- Treat the sea as unsupervised, since no swimming safety information was found.
- Take a taxi from Surat, or a train to Navsari Junction and then a state transport bus.
- Visit in the morning or late afternoon in the dry season to avoid the midday heat.
When to visit
November to February offers dry weather, and the memorial is best visited in the morning before the day warms up. Avoid June to September because of heavy monsoon rain.
Accessibility
The National Salt Satyagraha Memorial has wheelchairs available, free parking and separate toilets. Step-free access on the beach itself was not documented.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Dandi famous?
It is the end point of Mahatma Gandhi's 1930 Salt March against the British salt tax.
When is the Salt Satyagraha Memorial open?
It is open 9:00 to 20:00 with last entry at 19:30 and is closed on Tuesdays.
How much does the memorial cost?
Entry is INR 20 per person over 12, INR 10 for ages 5 to 12, free under 5, and INR 100 for foreign visitors.
How far is Dandi from Surat?
It is roughly 30 to 60 km depending on the starting point, with about 52 km quoted from Surat's bus depot.
Is Dandi a swimming beach?
Swimming safety information was not found, so the sea should be treated as unsupervised and the visit centred on the heritage site.