Places to visit in Dwarka Gujarat

Places to visit in Dwarka



 Places to visit in Dwarka Gujarat 

1.  🛕Dwarkadhish Temple 

🛕Dwarkadhish Temple also called Jagat Mandir, is dedicated to Lord Krishna in his royal form as Dwarkadhish King of Dwarka.  Krishna established his kingdom in Dwarka after leaving Mathura

🛕The first temple of Krishna is built by Krishna’s great-grandson Vajranabha more than 2,500–3,000 years ago

🛕Black stone idol of Lord Krishna Dwarkadhish, Beautiful carvings, pillars, and sanctum highly spiritual atmosphere, especially during Aarti and Darshan.

🛕The current temple structure dates back to the 15th–16th century, built in the Chalukya style

🛕The 70–80 meter tall shikhara spire is a major architectural marvel, a large flag, changed 5 times a day, flies on top considered a divine ritual, dwarka was one of the Sapta Puris 

🛕After Krishna left the earth, the kingdom of Dwarka was submerged into the ocean

🛕Underwater explorations near Dwarka show remnants of ancient settlements, believed to be part of Krishna’s lost city


🌊 2. Gomti Ghat

Gomti ghat located right beside the temple, devotees take a holy dip in the Gomti River before entering the shrine.


⛵ 3. Sudama Setu

A bridge connecting Dwarkadhish Temple to Panchkui Tirth


🌅 4. Dwarka Beach

Calm seaside spot near the temple, view sunrise, sunset very close, camel rides, local snacks available


🏝️ 5. Beyt Dwarka, Bet Dwarka Island

Bet island located 30–35 km from Dwarka, accessible via short boat ride.  It is believed to be Krishna’s residence and treasure house, an ancient temple dedicated to Sri Krishna


 6. Rukmini Devi Temple

Devi temple is dedicated to Krishna’s consort Rukmini


7. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga

It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas 16 km from Dwarka


8. Gita Mandir

Temple is dedicated to the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita


✨9. Dwarka Festivals 

Janmashtami, grand celebration of Krishna’s birth, Holi and Dhuleti, Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya, temple flag celebration,Rath Yatra


10. Wildlife Sanctuary Dwarka 

Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Devbhumi Dwarka district Kalyanpur taluka, on the Saurashtra peninsula, along the coast of the Gulf of Kutch,

Nature and Wildlife : The sanctuary consists primarily of dry grassland and saline scrub habitat,  semi-arid coastal interiors,  It is home to a variety of fauna, mammals, wolves, jackals, jungle cats, mongoose, blue-bull nilgai

Gaga hosts many species of birds  during migration seasons you may spot pelicans, flamingos, cranes, waterfowl

Best time to visit is from October to March, when the weather is milder and migratory birds are around


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