Somnath and Dwarka 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Somnath Temple
   10mins(2km) from Somnath Beach

   Visit the iconic Somnath temple which is believed to be one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India, and witness the evening aarti.

2. Day 2: Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Sangam
   20mins(6km) from Somnath Temple

   Visit Bhalka Tirth, where Lord Krishna was hit by an arrow and visited by Balaram and Dwarkadhish Temple - this is where Lord Krishna ruled over from Dwarka during his reign.

3. Day 3: Dwarkadhish Temple
   30mins(22km) from Triveni Sangam

   Explore the grand Dwarkadhish Temple, a must-visit place for Lord Krishna devotees who visit Dwarka - the glorious soulful chants gave the temple the name of "Moksha Mandir".

4. Day 4: Bet Dwarka and Rukmini Temple
   2hrs 30mins(117km) from Dwarkadhish Temple

   Take a ferry ride to Bet Dwarka and visit Rukmini Temple - a trip to the coastal area is incomplete without enjoying the seashore and sunset.

5. Day 5: Porbandar Beach and Kirti Mandir
   1hr 30mins(102km) from Bet Dwarka

   Visit the Porbandar beach where Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the father of the nation, was born, see Kirti Mandir- the house where Ghandiji was born turned museum and library.

6. Day 6: Madhavpur Beach and Temple
   1hr 45mins(72km) from Porbandar Beach

   Visit the tranquil Madhavpur Beach known for the cultural heritage value and Madhavpur Temple, where Lord Krishna performed seven circumambulation with Rukmini.

7. Day 7: Somnath Museum and Triveni Ghat
   4hr 30mins(275km) from Madhavpur Beach and Temple

   Visit Somnath Museum where you can get insights into the history of Somnath and Triveni Ghat - confluence of three rivers - Hiran, Kapila, and Saraswati, and as per belief one takes you to heaven, and the other one washes away your sins.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Somnath Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Sangam (1 hour, Free)
• Dwarkadhish Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Bet Dwarka and Rukmini Temple (3 hours, Ferry ride INR 30-100)
• Porbandar Beach and Kirti Mandir (2 hours, Free)
• Madhavpur Beach and Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Somnath Museum and Triveni Ghat (2 hours, Free)

Useful Tips

Please be respectful to the religious sentiments of the place you visit and dress according to the religious places' rules and regulations.

For less time, you can skip Porbandar Beach, Madhavpur Beach, and Museum. In contrast, to extend your trip, you can add Gir National Park, Junagarh, Narara Marine National Park, and Diu Island to your itinerary.