Arrive in Dwarka (most guests come via Jamnagar airport or Dwarka train) and check into your hotel; rest and freshen up — important with kids and older family members.
Attend the evening aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple. Temple hours are typically ~5:30am–1:00pm and 5:00pm–9:30pm; evening aarti is very atmospheric — arrive early for seating and darshan.
Family-friendly dinner at your hotel or a nearby sea-view restaurant; choose simpler dishes for kids. Many hotels can accommodate early dinners for children.
Drive to Okha harbour (short drive) and take a public boat to Bet Dwarka. Boat services usually run from about 8:00am to 4:00pm — aim to go early for calmer seas and an easier return.
Visit the temples on Bet Dwarka and walk the shoreline; the island is quieter and historically significant, with calm spots good for kids to explore. Temples on Bet typically open 6:00am–7:00pm.
Short drive to Nageshwar (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas); the temple is accessible and usually open 6:00am–8:00pm. It’s an important, serene pilgrimage spot.
Visit the ornate Rukmini Devi Temple (typically open 6:00am–8:00pm) — a calm cultural stop with interesting architecture and manageable walking distances.
Attend a special morning darshan/worship for your parents’ anniversary — Dwarkadhish typically opens around 5:30am; to mark the occasion arrange in advance with the temple trust for a small blessing or special seva (many trusts accept family bookings).
Celebrate with a special breakfast at the hotel (ask the hotel to arrange a small anniversary cake and traditional Gujarati items); quiet, comfortable and private for elder parents.
Arrange a reserved anniversary dinner (hotel private dining or a sea-view restaurant). Request the hotel to arrange a cake and a simple programme (photo slideshow, few speeches) — hotels can often help with a modest setup.