Dwarka is a holy place which marks an important part in the cultural front of the country. The word Dwarka is derived from the Sanskrit word “Dwar” meaning door which in all means “The Door to Heaven”. The place is known to be the home to one of the Hindu god Lord Krishna and so is considered to be an ancient town which marks an important place in the seven most ancient cities in India. The city has not only numerous temples dedicated to Lord Krishna but also a lot of other places for the tourists to visit. The place is visited by a large number of people every year constituting a large number of pilgrims as well as tourists. The place not only binds you with it spiritual vibes but also entangles you with the various other beautiful places other than temples and other holy places.

Brief Details for the Trip to Dwarka

• Nearest Airport: Jamnagar Airport
• Railway Station: Dwarka Railway Station
• Best Time to Visit: Months from October to March
• Specialty: A part of the famous Char Dham Yatra in India

Places to see in Dwarka

• Dwarkadhish Temple: The magnificent five-story temple stands proudly as the crown of the city. The temple is visited by a large number of devotees every year. The 2500 years old temple marks one of the most important parts of the whole city.
• Gomti Sangam Ghat: This river is considered not less sacred than Ganga in the city of Dwarka. The rare site where the river meets the ocean is known as Gomati Sangam and it is considered to be very sacred to take a bath here. The place is a major attraction with more than 12 ghats and a number of shrines and temples at the spot.
• Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple: The temple is also known as Nagnath Temple and is popular among tourists. One of the major highlights of the temple is the magnificent statue of Mahadev Shiva Lingam. The temple marks a great importance in the city of Dwarka with a large number of pilgrims visiting the temple every day.
• Gopi Talab: Another sorted site in the city, the lake has its own charisma of attracting people to it. The place is blessed with immense scenic beauty with a mixture of tradition. A place is also a place of interest for the devotees who come here to collect the yellow sand which is used by them to put tilak and for other traditional practices.
• Beyt Dwarka: This is an island located at a distance of about 30 km from the city center. The island is an amalgamation of tradition with a number of temples and white sand beaches. The coral reefs are one of the major attractions of the place. The island also offers a variety of water sports and recreational grounds for tourists who visit here.
• Bhagwat Gita Mandir Temple: The temple, as the name suggests is a temple dedicated to the holy book of the Hindus known as the Bhagwat Geeta. The temple was built by Birla Group. The temple is of a great significance as it is a rare sight dedicated not to a deity but the religious book.
• Dwarka Lighthouse: This lighthouse is a famous place in the city of Dwarka. The lighthouse is known for providing a beautiful scene of the sunset and sunrise and also the panoramic view of the whole city.
• Rukshamanee Temple: It is a shrine dedicated to the Devi Rukmani who was the wife of the Hindu Lord Krishna. The marble sculpture and the various artworks symbolize the life of Rani Rukmani and Lord Krishna. The place is quite popular among the localities’ of the city.

The city of the Lords has a lot to offer to the tourists with its majestic beauty and divine charm. The city entangles the roots of Hinduism and spirituality surrounds the place. Some other attractions of the city of Dark include Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Dwarka Beach, ISKCON Temple, Somnath Temple, Siddheshwar Mahadev Mandir and a lot more. The sounds of temple bells with the sea shores of some of the most exotic beaches is how the city of Dwarka mesmerizes the tourists with its beauty and charisma and this is the reason the place has always attracted a large number of devotees as well as tourists from a long time.