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Situated around 30 km from the main town of Dwarka, Beyt Island (also called Bet Dwarka or Shankodhar) is a small island which was the main port in the region before the development of Okha. Located at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch, the island is enclosed by a few temples, white sand beaches and coral reefs, which is the prime reason for the tourist activity in the region. Among the several activities available at the beach to engage the tourists, the most popular ones include dolphin spotting, marine excursions, beach camping and picnics etc. Aside from the flourishing tourism industry, the island also holds a significant mythological and religious significance. It is believed to be the home of Lord Krishna when he was the king of Dwarka. It was here where Lord Krishna exchanged the bags of rice with his friend Sudama - as the story goes. Therefore, this place is also visited by several devotees for a pilgrimage as well. Read More

Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Mandir, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is an ancient temple, some 5000 years old, which was built around a self-manifested Shivaling found in the Arabian Sea. The temple gets submerged in the sea every year during monsoons, which devotees believe to be nature's way of performing the religious process of Abhishekam. For the rest of the year, the temple is visited often for its divine vibe and the scenic beauty of the attraction.

Located at Dwarka Beyt, Dunny Point is a mesmerising island-like spot and a great place for water-based activities and bird watching. This uninhibited point is an eco-tourism site also offers an impressive marine camping and safari option along its coral-embedded water site. Completely cut off from technology and electricity, the Dunny Point is one of the top activity hubs in Dwarka. Besides swimming, one could also indulge in some volleyball, kite flying and even water polo. Marine animal watching is also possible here as there are tons of dolphins, fishes and turtles at the Dunny Point. Read More

Located along the Arabian Sea coast, the Dwarka Beach is a refreshing day out in the coastal holy site of Dwarka. Alongside beautiful lines of coral reefs, the Dwarka beach also sites some antique temples from 1100 to the 1200s. Besides a line of food stalls, there are some colourful shells and beads stalls too.

Dwarkadhish Temple also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a Chalukya styled architecture, dedicated to Lord Krishna. The town of Dwarka has its history dated back to the Kingdom of Dwaraka in Mahabharata. The five storied main shrine is grand and marvelous in itself constructed of limestone and sand. The 2200-year-old architecture, is believed to be built by Vajranabha, who constructed it over the land reclaimed from the sea by Lord Krishna. The temple showcases intricate sculptural detailing done by the ancestral dynasties that ruled the region and the black magnificent idol of Lord Krishna. There are other shrines within the temple which are devoted to Subhadra, Balarama and Revathy, Vasudeva, Rukmini and many others. The devotees are expected to take a dip in the Gomti river before proceeding into the temple through the Swarg Dwar. The eve of Janmashtmi is the most special occasion in any Krishna temple, the Dwarkadhish temple is adorned by thousands of devotees chanting prayers and rituals. The shrine is a hive of colours, voices and faith transforming itself into inner silence and sanctity. Read More

Built by the industrialist family of Birla in 1970, the Gita Temple in Dwarka is constructed using white marble resulting in a magnificent and awe-inspiring structure. The temple was made to capture and preserve the teachings and values of the Bhagavad Gita, the religious book of the Hindus. The walls of the temple have quotations from the Gita engraved in it. Accommodation for pilgrims is available within the temple premises.

A significant tributary of the river Ganges, the Gomti River is the most revered waterbody in the Hindu faith. The mouth of the Gomti river sites the Gomti Ghat, which requires about 56 stairs to reach from the Dwarkadhish Temple. The serene ghat location is great for some photo ops. There are ferries and boat rides available here as well. Besides, it also makes for a pilgrimage too, as many devotees take a sacred dip in the salty waters of the Gomti river. There are some hawkers selling refreshments and drinks such as buttermilk here. Tradition has it that believers usually take a quick plunge in the river before heading for darshan at the Dwarakadhish Temple. Read More

A legendary lake in Gujarat, Gopi Talav is located in Dwarka. Legend has it that this lake used to be the childhood memory of Lord Krishna where he used to perform the dance of "raas' for his female admirers, also known as Gopis. It is said that in a fit of restlessness from staying away from Krishna, the Gopis from Vrindavan arrived to dance with him one last time. Thus they offered to give up their lives and merge with the soil during this dance of divinity. Today, the soil is famously known as the "Gopi Chandan", or the sandalwood of the Gopis. Gopi Talav hones this soft yellowish soil, marking the mythical event of the Gopis of Vrindavan and Lord Krishna. Read More

Located on Devi road, the ISKCON Temple in Dwarka is yet another manifestation of the Krishna Consciousness. Housing idols of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha draped in rich attires and ornated in flowers, this is an entirely stone-built temple. Although the ISKCON Temple does not stand out as much as the other ISKCON temple around the world, it does possess its own beauty and elegance. Viewable from the terrace of the nearby Dwarkadhish Temple, the Dwarka ISKCON temple hosts a guest house with over 20 rooms. Read More

Situated about 2 km from the Dwarka city centre, the Dwarka Lighthouse is a 43-metered tower. The Dwarka Lighthouse is not only a great sunset viewpoint, but the structure itself adorns an impressive architectural style. With a former oil-lamp version launched in 1866, the modern light-bulb Dwarka Lighthouse was installed between 1960 and 1962. Launched on the 15th of July, 1962, this light tower was opened the transport minister of the time, Mr Raj Bahadur. By 1988, the lighthouse also had an engulfing radar equipped with fog sensing signals via sounds and vibration. Dwarka lighthouse also sites the Suryamukhi Ganesha Temple right behind it. However, visitors are not allowed into the lighthouse. Read More