Dwarka Tour Package

Dwarka Tour Package

Dwarka is one of the most valued religious destinations In India because of the great temple of Lord Krishna. The Dwarkadhish temple also known as the Jaggat Mandir is a popular Hindu temple devoted to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here by the name of "King of Dwarka' or "Dwarkadhish". The place attracts lots of people from around the world who holds faith in the divine creature.

Our Ahmedabad Dwarka Weekend Tour will take you on an incredible journey to attain sanctity and peace. With our weekend tour to Dwarka, you will be visiting the famous Dwarkadish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Nageswar Mahadev temple and the Bala Hanuman Temple where you can listen to the prayers and chants offered to the Lord. So, be a part of our splendid tour and have a great weekend ahead. The place is believed to be the one where Lord Krishna lived with his family when he ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Tourists visit the Krishna temple here that holds a major religious significance.

Day 1: Rajkot- Dwarka

Arrival at Rajkot and Proceed to Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadheesh Temple. Arrive at Rajkot and proceed to Dwarka (240 kms- 6hours). Visit Dwarkadheesh Temple in the evening. Dwarkadheesh Temple is one of the most significant and visited Lord Krishna Temples in Dwarka. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : Dwarka

After breakfast, visit temples in and around Dwarka. First reach at Okha for the Beyt Dwarka. Beyt Dwarka is an island accessible over a short boat ride where a prominent Lord Krishna Temple is located. Upon return visit Nageshwar Mahadev Temple enroute. Nageshwar temple is believed to be one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples. Visit Rukmini Devi Temple, Gomati Ghat Temples after returning to Dwarka. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : Departure

Proceed to Rajkot. Departure Depart for onward journey.

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.