4 Places You Must Visit in Dwarka Gujarat

Surrounded by the Gomti River, the Dwarka city sits on the Arabian Sea and is famously known as the kingdom of Lord Krishna. There are many places of historical and religious importance that you can visit in Dwarka. Book a 3-star hotel in Dwarka Gujarat and plan your vacation with your loved ones.

Here are a few places that you can visit in Dwarka-

Rukmini Devi Mandir:

This temple which has a legendary story of Lord Krishna and his wife Rukmini is a popular temple located about 2 km from Dwarka city. The rich carvings on the exterior of the temple depict the rich Hindu culture. The temple consists of sculpted human figures called naratharas and elephants which are gajatharas on the base. On the exteriors of this temple, there are the regular sculptures of various gods and goddesses. Visitors can conduct Pujas here with or without a priest. So while you are looking for a 3-star hotel in Dwarka Gujarat, do add this temple to your list of places to visit.

Gomti Ghat:

The Gomti Ghat is a holy place in Dwarka. According to the Holy Scriptures, it is believed that this river is also the Ganges river which flows right from heaven. This is also the point where the river meets the ocean and is one of the most pristine sought after spot. The water of the river here is saline. However, devotees highly feel tempted by the water here. A number of devotees and even tourists come here to take a holy dip. There is also a small temple here and this lovely Ghat in the morning can be seen with people who engage in different morning activities around this place. You can stay at one of the hotels near railway station Dwarka and visit this holy place.

Dwarka Beach:

Dwarka Beach is located in the ancient city of Dwarka, Gujarat. Away from the noise of the city, Dwarka Beach is a retreat for those want to spend a quiet time. This clean and pollution-free beach gives a ‘feel-good’ vibe and is a suitable place for visiting with family and friends. The vast sand of the beach and the waves make the beach serene. You can reach this beach by taking a boat from Okha which is a beautiful journey in itself. So visit this beach with your family while you book your stay at one of the hotels near railway station Dwarka.

Dwarkadhish Temple:

This ancient temple was originally believed to be built by the great-grandson of Lord Krishna, over 2500 years ago. This temple has exquisite carvings and is a glorious structure reaching about 43 m high. Built with soft limestone and sand, this temple has two gateways. One is called the Swarga Dwar which means the gateway to the heavens from where the pilgrims enter and the other one is Moksha Dwar which is the gate to the liberation from where the pilgrim's exit. One of the most significant Moksh Dhams of India, you can visit this temple with your family and receive blessings while you offer your prayers.

So while you visit Dwarka with your family, these are a few places you can go to. All of these places are popular and are the major attractions of Dwarka. You may want to look for a 3-star hotel in Dwarka Gujarat while you’re planning to visit this ancient city.

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