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4-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Dwarka in November 2023

  1. Day 1: Dwarkadheesh Temple
    5 minutes (0.5 km) from Hotel Dwarka Residency

    Begin your day with a visit to the Dwarkadheesh Temple, one of the most revered temples in India. You can witness the morning aarti and take a dip in the holy Gomti river. In the afternoon, explore the Aina Mahal museum, which houses some of the most exquisite artefacts and antiques. In the evening, take a stroll on the Dwarka beach and enjoy the sunset.

  2. Day 2: Bet Dwarka Island
    30 minutes (7 km) from Hotel Dwarka Residency

    Spend your morning at Bet Dwarka, an island off the coast of Dwarka. You can take a boat ride to the island and visit the Bet Dwarka temple, which is said to be the place where Lord Krishna lived with his family. In the afternoon, visit Rukmani Devi Temple, a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Krishna's wife, Rukmini. In the evening, take a walk on the Gomti Ghat and enjoy the view.

  3. Day 3: Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
    45 minutes (17 km) from Hotel Dwarka Residency

    Start your day by visiting the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva himself resides in this temple. In the afternoon, visit the Gopi Talav, which is said to be the place where Lord Krishna used to dance with the Gopis. In the evening, visit the Gita Mandir and witness the evening aarti.

  4. Day 4: Beyt Island National Park
    1 hour (30 km) from Hotel Dwarka Residency

    On your last day, visit the Beyt Island National Park, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including dolphins, porpoises, and sea turtles. You can also visit the Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, which is home to over 200 species of birds. In the afternoon, visit the Okha Madhi beach and enjoy the scenic beauty. In the evening, take a cultural walk in the local market and grab some souvenirs for your friends and family.

Recommendations

If you're interested in history, you can visit the Raja's Palace, which was built in the 19th century and now houses a museum. You can also take a side trip to Porbandar, which is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. If you want to maximize your fun, you can take a camel or horse ride on the Dwarka beach. You can also try some local delicacies like khaman, dhokla, and fafda.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dwarkadheesh Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Aina Mahal (1.5 hours, INR 30)
  • Bet Dwarka Island (4 hours, INR 1500 for a boat ride)
  • Rukmani Devi Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Gopi Talav (1 hour, free)
  • Gita Mandir (1 hour, free)
  • Beyt Island National Park (4 hours, INR 300 per person)
  • Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 200 per person)
  • Okha Madhi beach (2 hours, free)
  • Cultural walk and shopping (2 hours, cost depends on purchases)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2000 per person
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