Dwarka Tour

Dwarka Tour

Dwarka Tour include a whole lot of places of interest for the avid traveler. Owing to its mythological connotation linked with Lord Krishna, the city of Dwarka attracts a huge number of tourists in the form of the ones turning up with religious interest and others coming to broaden their quest for knowledge. A package Tour to Dwarka will stand you in good stead and give you an overall idea about the true essence of this temple town.

Believed to have been erected by the grandson of Lord Krishna, the Dwarkadheesh Temple in Dwarka, is a five-storey building with seventy two pillars. At the juncture of river Gomti and the Arabian Sea, the Dwarkadheesh temple has its sanctum in Jagat Mandir which is marked by its high tower and the spacious hall. Moksha Dwara and Swarga Dwara are the two entrances to the temple.

Day 01: Ahmedabad – Jamnagar (315km/6hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to Jamnagar. On arrival visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum. In the evening, visit Bala Hanuman Temple known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956 and it mentioned in Guinness Book of World Records. Evening is free for Shopping. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Jamnagar – Dwarka (150km/3hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to the sacred town of Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadeesh Temple. Take a holy dip in Gomti river, later leave to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka, and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, evening visit other temples on coastal area, attend evening aarti at Dwarkadish temple. Overnight at hotel

Day 03: Dwarka - Porbandar - Somnath (200km/ 4hrs)

After breakfast depart to Porbandar (75km/1.5hrs) at Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir – the place where Gandhiji was born. Later proceed to Somnath (130km/2.5hrs) on arrival visit Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Ghat & Somnath Temple. In the evening attend Aarti and later watch light and Sound show. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Somnath - Virpur - Gondal - Rajkot (200km/4hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to Ahmedabad. Enroute visit Jalaram Temple at Virpur and Swaminarya temple, Navlakha Palace and Vintage Car museum at Gondal. In the late evening arrive at Rajkot. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Rajkot - Gandhinagar - Ahmedabad (225km/4hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to Ahmadabad. On arrival at Ahmadabad visit Akshardham temple, Adalaj Step well and Gandhi Ashram. Drop at Railway station or Airport.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Train:

Dwarka Railway Station (Station Code: DWK - City Center): Major railway terminal on Western Railway. Direct Vande Bharat Express and superfast express trains connect Dwarka to Ahmedabad in 6.5 to 7 hours, and Mumbai Central in 14 hours. Direct trains connect daily to Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Puri. Okha Station (OKHA - 30 km) serves Bet Dwarka ferries.

By Air:

Jamnagar Airport (Airport Code: JGA - 130 km east): Closest domestic airport with direct flights to Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Rajkot International Airport (HSR - 260 km east) offers nationwide flight connections.

By Road:

• From Jamnagar (~130 km / 2.5 hours): Via 4 lane NH-51.
• From Rajkot (~230 km / 4.5 hours): Via NH-27 and NH-51.
• From Somnath / Veraval (~235 km / 4.5 to 5 hours): Via Coastal Highway NH-51 through Porbandar.
• From Ahmedabad (~440 km / 8 hours): Via NH-47 / NH-27 / NH-51.
• GSRTC operates deluxe Sleeper and AC Volvo buses 24x7 from Dwarka ST Bus Stand.

Local Transport:

Auto rickshaws, battery operated e rickshaws, and private tourist taxis provide easy connectivity across all temples and beaches.

Dwarka features ancient Char Dham temples, holy island kingdoms, Shiva jyotirlingas, and pristine blue flag beaches:

1. Dwarkadhish Temple / Jagat Mandir (2,500-Year-Old Char Dham Sanctorum & 52-Yard Dhwaja)

A sacred 2,500 year old Hindu shrine standing at the core of the Char Dham pilgrimage. Built of limestone and sandstone in Chalukya style, the five storey sanctum rests on 72 intricately carved pillars. Its soaring 78 meter spire flies a giant 52 yard flag (*Dhwajaji*) bearing the sun and moon symbols, changed five times every day.

Dwarkadhish Temple — 2,500-Year-Old Sacred Jagat Mandir and 52-Yard Flag Spire

2. Bet Dwarka & Sudarshan Setu Bridge (Lord Krishna's Royal Island Palace - 30 km)

A holy island situated 30 km north of Dwarka in the Gulf of Kutch, believed to be the personal residence and administrative court of Lord Krishna. Connected to the mainland via the iconic 2.32 km long *Sudarshan Setu* cable stayed bridge, the island features the 500 year old Shri Krishna Mandir, white coral beaches, and dolphin watching points.

Bet Dwarka & Coastal Gateway — Sacred Island Sanctuary and Pristine Coastline

3. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga (1 of 12 Supreme Shiva Jyotirlingas & 82-Foot Mahadev Statue)

Located 16 km northeast of Dwarka, this ancient shrine enshrines the First of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva (known as *Darukavana*). The temple complex features a subterranean sanctum housing a self originated (*Svayambhu*) oval lingam and a colossal 82 foot seated statue of Lord Shiva.

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga — 1 of the 12 Holy Jyotirlingas with 82-Foot Lord Shiva Statue

4. Rukmini Devi Temple (12th-Century Solanki Carved Sanctuary Dedicated to Queen Rukmini)

An architectural gem situated 2 km from the city center, dedicated to Lord Krishna's chief consort, Goddess Rukmini. Dating back to the 12th century, the temple's outer sandstone walls are decorated with carvings of celestial nymphs, elephants, and traditional Solanki sculptures.

Rukmini Devi Temple — 12th-Century Solanki Carved Temple Dedicated to Queen Rukmini

5. Gomti Ghat, Gomti Sangam & Sudama Setu Suspension Bridge

A flight of 56 sacred stone steps descending into the holy Gomti River right where it merges into the Arabian Sea. Pilgrims take ritual cleansing dips here before crossing the modern pedestrian suspension bridge (*Sudama Setu*) to explore the Arabian Sea coast.

Gomti Ghat & Sangam — Sacred 56-Step River Confluence and Sudama Setu

6. Shivrajpur Beach (Blue Flag Certified White Sand Beach & Scuba Diving - 12 km)

An internationally certified Blue Flag beach situated 12 km north of Dwarka, featuring pristine white sand shores, shallow turquoise waters, scuba diving, snorkelling, parasailing, and dolphin watching.

7. Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple (Arabian Sea Abhishekam Island Sanctuary)

An ancient Shiva temple perched on a rocky promontory in the Arabian Sea, famous for high tides during monsoons that submerge the pathway and perform natural ceremonial bathing (*Jalabhishek*) over the Shiva lingam.

8. Gopi Talav & Holy Yellow Gopi Chandan Clay Sacred Pond

A sacred lake located 20 km from Dwarka where the Gopis took leave of Lord Krishna, famous for its smooth yellow clay (*Gopi Chandan*) used by millions of devotees for applying forehead tilaks.

9. Dwarka Lighthouse & Sunset Point (Panoramic Arabian Sea Viewpoint)

A 43 meter high operational lighthouse situated on the Dwarka headland, offering sweeping 360 degree panoramic views over the Arabian Sea, Gomti Sangam, and evening sunsets.