Dwarka is categorised as Beachside / Pilgrimage
Reasons to Visit
- Dwarka is one of the four most visited and revered Krishna Pilgrimages in India overlooking Arabian Sea.
- Dwarka is set on the Arabian Sea and the Dwarkadhish temple is situated right next to the Arabian sea.
- Dwarka comes alive during Janmashtami (Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna) Festival, which falls in August or September.
- Dwarkadhish temple (Like other Lord Krishna temples) have a schedule during the day when temple remains open and other times when temple closes down.
- Dwarka is also base point to visit Nageshwar temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Shiva temples.
- Guests also visit Beyt Dwarka and Rukmini temple alongwith Dwarkadhish Temple.
Know It
- Temple Timings: Morning 7.00 to Afternoon 12.30 and Evening 5.00 to 9.30 Darshan Schedule: Morning Timings Morning 7.00 Mangla Arti 7.00 to 8.00 Mangla Darshan 8.00 to 9.00 Abhishek Pooja [Snan Vidhi]: Darshan Closed 9.00 to 9.30 Shringar Darshan 9.30 to 9.45 Snanbhog : Darshan Closed 9.45 to 10.15 Shringar Darshan 10.15 to 10.30 Shringarbhog: Darshan Closed 10.30 to 10.45 Shringar Arti 11.05 to 11.20 Gwal Bhog: Darshan Closed 11.20 to 12.00 Darshan 12.00 to 12.20 Rajbhog: Darshan Closed 12.20 to 12.30 Darshan 12.30 Anosar, Darshan Closed Evening Timings 5.00 Uthappan First Darshan 5.30 to 5.45 Uthappan Bhog: Darshan Closed 5.45 to 7.15 Darshan 7.15 to 7.30 Sandhya Bhog: Darshan Closed 7.30 to 7.45 Sandhya Arti 8.00 to 8.10 Shayanbhog: Darshan Closed 8.10 to 8.30 Darshan 8.30 to 8.35 Shayan Arti 8.35 to 9.00 Darshan 9.00 to 9.20 Bantabhog and Shayan : Darshan Closed 9.20 to 9.30 Darshan 9.30 Darshan Mandir Closed
Recommendations
- Char Dham - Four most sacred Pilgrimages of Hinduism"Dwarka lies on the nothern edge of Saurashtra region of Gujarat in Western India overlooking Arabian Sea. Dwarka is visited for its Dwarkadhish Temple (Lord Krishna) and Nageshwar Temple (Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga Temple)"
- Significant Pilgrimages of Saurashtra region of Gujarat"Dwarka in north-west corner of Saurashtra is a major Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva pilgrim centre. Dwarkadish Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna is one of the most significant Lord Krishna Temples in India. Nageshwar Mahadev near Dwarka is considered one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples. Dwarka is a popular standalone pilgrimage and can be combined well with Somnath (230 kms) for a Pilgrim Break."
- Popular Destinations in and around Gujarat"A renowned Krishna Pilgrimage and a popular holiday destination for Indian family travellers looking to mix a bit of pilgrimage, beaches and wildlife."
- Airports and Popular Access points in Gujarat"Dwarka Railway Station is a popular arrival point for pilgrim travellers to Dwarkadhish Temple and Nageshwar Temple (Jyotirlinga)"
- Destinations to visit Jyotirlinga Temples of Lord Shiva"Nageshvar Temple near Dwarka (Gujarat) is believed as the first Jyotirlinga on the earth. Jageshwar in Almora and Nagnath in Aundha also claims to be a Jyotirlinga Temple, being identical to Nageshwar Temple in Dwarka, Dwarka and Somnath Temples are typically visited together as part of a pilgrim break or a regular Gujarat itinerary"
- Lord Krishna Pilgrimages in India"Dwarka in Nothern tip of Saurashtra region of Gujarat was often identified with the Dwaraka Kingdom, the ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna. Pilgrims visit The Dwarakadheesh Temple here which was was built around 200 BCE and was later enlarged in 17th century."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Porbandar (104 kms), Jamnagar (133 kms), Junagadh (208 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Dwarka
- Dwarka is an Ex-Jamnagar / Ex-Rajkot / Ex-Gandhidham / Ex-Bhavnagar / Ex-Ahmedabad / Ex-Vadodara Getaway
- Dwarka is connected by Day train with Ahmedabad
- Dwarka is connected by Overnight train with Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Cochin (Ernakulam), Lucknow
- Dwarka is connected by Overnight Bus with Ahmedabad
Dwarka
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Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
| Category | Count |
| Mid-segment | 2 |
| Premium | 3 |
| Type of Hotels | Count |
| Resort | 1 |
| Hotel | 4 |
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10 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Dwarka
| Category | Count |
| Getaway (1-3 nights) | 2 |
| Short Break (4-6 nights) | 6 |
| Holiday (7 or more) | 2 |
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Getaway
- Dwarka - Somnath Pilgrim Break (2 Nights)
- Dwarka Pilgrim Getway (2 Nights)
Short Break
- Dwarka - Somnath Pilgrimage with Diu (4 Nights)
- Dwarka - Somnath Pilgrimage with Sasan Gir (4 Nights)
- Dwarka-Somnath-Diu-Gir Itinerary (6 Nights)
- Palitana - Dwarka - Somnath with Diu (5 Nights)
- Popular Pilgrimages of Gujarat (6 Nights)
- Sasan Gir - Diu Break with Dwarka (5 Nights)
Holiday
- 9 Jyotirlinga Temples with Dwarka and Shirdi (8 Nights)
- Best of Gujarat with Kutch (8 Nights)
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Dwarka has 6 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Pickup/Drop between Jamnagar Airport and Dwarka | Rs. 2745 |
Day Sightseeing
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Porbander to Dwarka Day Visit and back | Rs. 4224 |
Point to Point Transport
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Porbandar Pickup and Drop to Dwarka | Rs. 3990 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Pickup/Drop between Dwarka Railway Station and Hotel in Dwarka | Rs. 1175 |
| Pickup/Drop between Jamnagar Railway Station and Dwarka | Rs. 2745 |
| Pickup/Drop between Somnath Railway Station and Dwarka | Rs. 6924 |
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Destination Ideas
- Dwarka - Shiva Pilgrimage
- Dwarka Pilgrimage
- Scuba Diving in Dwarka
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