Dwarka Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Dwarka

OVERVIEW- Dwarka serves as the doorway to India's western parts. The word 'dwar' which means door, has given this place its name. Owing to its mythological connotation linked with Lord Krishna, the city of Dwarka attracts a huge number of tourists in the form of the ones turning up with religious interest and others coming to broaden their quest for knowledge. Especially dedicated to Lord Krishna, the devotees travel in large numbers to Dwarkadhish temple and Rukmini Devi temple every year. These temples flaunt a flamboyant structural design and an impressive architecture.

AHMEDABAD- It is the largest city in Gujarat, associated with the great thinker and freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi. It is an exclusive blend of Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. The city's prosperous and eventful past and present is embodied in its rich kaleidoscope of history, art and culture, rich architecture and imposing monuments. The city is a famous business hub and is well known for chemical and textile industries.

RAJKOT- Once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra, Rajkot is now an important industrial city of the West Indian state of Gujarat. It is also popular as the place where Mahatma Gandhi had spent the initial years of his life and gained early education from a school. Home to some striking gardens, ashrams, lakes and temples, Rajkot is also quite popular for its handicraft items, jewelry market and special tie and dye or Bandhani, a beautiful cloth material.

JAMNAGAR- It is called as the Jewel of Kathiawad. It was a princely state of considerable importance and is rich in relics from the time of the Jadeja Rajput kings locally known as the Jam Sahibs. Adjacent to the Kutch region in northwestern Gujarat, Jamnagar is a very calm and quiet destination with temples, palaces, forest, Bird and Marine Sanctuaries.

DWARKA- Located in Jamnagar district of Gujarat, Dwarka is one of the most valued religious destinations In India because of the great temple of Lord Krishna. Living within the spirit of devout enlightenment, the city of Dwarka in Gujarat is the abode of Lord Krishna. Highly revered in Hindu mythology, the sacred city boasts of numerous sacred shrines which are scattered all over the city.

Tour Destination: Ahmedabad/Rajkot/Jamnagar - Dwarka - Ahmedabad/Rajkot/Jamnagar

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: AHMEDABAD/RAJKOT/JAMNAGAR - DWARK

Today morning drive to Dwarka enroute visiting Jamnagar.

BALA HANUMAN TEMPLE- The Temple is a holy place honoured by the devotees of Lord Ram. It is one of the famous temples acknowledged for the nonstop chanting of Jai Ram or Shri Ram. The chanting started in 1964 and since then it has never stopped. Thus, the temple has got a place for in the Guinness Book of World Records for this record. People here chant Lord Ram's name in shifts, 24 hours a day.

Later continue your drive to the holy city Dwarka. Transfer to hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: DWARKA

Early morning visit Dwarkadish Temple to attend Aarti and Darshan at the temple. Later return back to hotel. After freshen up visit the city

DWARKADISH TEMPLE- It is the main temple of this place that is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Dwarkadhish Temple is made of limestone and sand. The exterior of this magnificent temple is supported by 60 columns. The structure of Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka is quite complicated. This temple has two gateways namely Swarga Dwar and Moksha Dwar. Through the former, pilgrims enter while the later serves as the exit door for the pilgrims. From this temple, you can get a beautiful view of the Sangamam of Gomati River flowing towards the sea.

BET DWARKA- Ride on a Jetty to board the boat for Bet Dwarka. The place is believed to be the one where Lord Krishna lived with his family when he ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Tourists visit the Krishna temple here that holds a major religious significance.

NAGESHWAR MANDIR- It houses one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in an underground compartment. It has a giant statue of Lord Shiva and a new temple. This shrine of Lord Shiva near Dwarka is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. At Nageshwar Mandir, you can get the chance of a close darshan of the Shivling. However, you need to wear a Dhoti, which the temple would offer you if requested.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: DWARKA - AHMEDABAD/RAJKOT/JAMNAGAR

Today morning visit Rukmani Temple

RUKMANI TEMPLE- The temple is devoted to Rukmini, the most important amongst Krishna's 16,108 wives. This small temple has a sheer magic in its architectural masterpiece. The walls of Rukmini Temple are decorated with attractive paintings. These paintings depict her pastimes with Krishna. This temple has beautiful carvings, particularly on the pillars of the 'Sabha Mandapa'.

Later, drive back to Ahmedabad/Rajkot/Jamnagar to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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