2-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Dwarka

  • Day 1: Dwarkadhish Temple
    10 minutes (1.4 km) from Dwarka Beach

    The Dwarkadhish Temple is a prominent Lord Krishna temple located in Dwarka. The temple has significant cultural and religious importance and is one of the “Char Dham” pilgrimage sites. The temple is a beautiful blend of architecture and religious beliefs.

  • Day 2: Bet Dwarka Island
    20 minutes (5 km) from Nageshwar Temple

    Bet Dwarka is an isolated island located in the Gulf of Kutch. The island is famous for the historical Dwarkadeesh temple, exploration of ancient Harappan and Shaivite temples. The island also offers a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Dwarkadhish Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Nageshwar Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Bet Dwarka Island (3-4 hours, INR 100-200 for boat ride)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 100-200

Transportation

For getting around in Dwarka, travelers should use local transportation such as autorickshaws, tuk-tuks, or taxis. The public transport in Dwarka is limited. Private cars can also be rented from local car rental services. A car rental service costs around INR 1000-1500 per day, while an autorickshaw ride costs around INR 25-50 per km. The estimated travel time between Dwarkadhish Temple and Bet Dwarka is about 20-30 minutes.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can visit Rukmini Devi Temple, Gomti Ghat or take a dip in the Dwarka Beach. For families with kids, Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, a theme park with various rides, can be added. If you have less time, you can skip Nageshwar Temple, which is a bit far from other attractions.

Airports

The nearest airport to Dwarka is Rajkot Airport (RAJ), located around 225 km from Dwarka city center. The second nearest airport is Jamnagar Airport (JGA), located about 145 km from Dwarka city center.

0