Home to Lord Krishna, Dwarka Gujarat
The city built by Lord Krishna, after leaving from Mathura, find place of pride in Hindu mythology and in the hearts of devout Hindus.
Located on the tip of the Kathiawad peninsula, all that is left of the grand city is the Dwarkanath or Dwarkashish Temple.
The rest of the city is believed to be submerged in the Arabian Sea.
The present temples have been discovered through marine excavations.
The chief attraction lies in the association of Lord Krishna with the temple.
The architecture of the temple is worth appreciating, with its 60 intricately carved columns.
The Janmashtami festival or the birth of Krishna is celebrated in a big way here, with believers thronging its portals.
Entry is restricted to Hindus.
Best time to visit Dwarka Temple
Almost through out the year..Summers from Mid March to June could be HOT.
Mode of Travel to Dwarka
By air
Jamnagar is the closest airport located 150 kms away. Dwarka can be reached by rail or road from here.
By rail
Trains run to Dwarka from Jamnagar, Rajkot and Ahmedabad.
By road
State buses from all over Gujarat ply tourists to Dwarka.
Map of Dwarka Gujarat
Picture Video on Visiting the Dwarkadhish Temple at Dwarka
Hotels in Dwarka
Hotel Guruprerna
Toran Tourist
Hotel Dwarkesh
Hotel City Palace
Hotel Dwarka Residency
Local lodges and guesthouses
Government accommodation
Places to visit
Jagat Mandir
Dwarka Lighthouse
Sharda Peeth
Dwarka Bet
Nageshwar Mahadev
Food & shopping
Food in the typical Kathiawad tradition is found here, which is quite different from the usual Gujarati food.
Shopping is quite exciting in Dwarka, as in the rest of Gujarat.
One can buy items like Patola silk saris, cloth done in bandhani work, embroidered wedding clothes and lacquered footwear.
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8 Sep, 2008 