Somnath
The Arrow Pillar (Baan Stambha) on the Somnath temple complex is an ancient inscription pointing south, stating that there is no land between this point and the South Pole — a fact as true today as when the pillar was erected. Standing at this pillar on the temple terrace with the temple behind you and nothing but open sea and horizon ahead is one of the most perspective-altering moments you can have in India.
This is one of the finest sunset spots on the Gujarat coast — the combination of the sea, the temple, and the light is extraordinary. The terrace can be crowded at sunset; arrive 20 minutes early for a good spot.