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Plan Your Dwarka Yatra
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Plan Your Dwarka Yatra

Day-by-day itineraries for all four talukas — Okhamandal pilgrimage, Ghumli heritage, Kalyanpur coast and full district circuits.

Area

Duration

1 Day Essential Pilgrimage

Dwarkadhish, Gomti Ghat & Bet Dwarka

📍 6 stops 🚗 Optimised route order
1 6:00 AM
Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
6:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka

Arrive before 7 AM for shorter darshan queues. Modest dress required; leave footwear outside.

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2 9:00 AM
Gomti Ghat, Dwarka
9:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Gomti Ghat, Dwarka

Gomti snan and ghat walk. Sudama Setu (to Panchkui) is closed for renovation — view from ghat only.

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3 10:30 AM
Bet Dwarka (Beyt Dwarka)
10:30 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Bet Dwarka (Beyt Dwarka)

Reach Beyt Dwarka via Sudarshan Setu (24×7, preferred) or Okha ferry (6 AM–7 PM, ₹10–30). Allow 2–3 hours.

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4 2:00 PM
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga near Dwarka
2:00 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga near Dwarka

Auto or taxi from Dwarka. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas — plan 45–60 minutes on site.

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5 4:30 PM
Rukmini Temple, Dwarka
4:30 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Rukmini Temple, Dwarka

Short visit en route back to town. Temple closes by early evening — confirm timings locally.

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6 6:30 PM
Dwarka Beach
6:30 PM Evening Dwarka & Okhamandal

Dwarka Beach

Sunset at Dwarka beach or return for Dwarkadhish evening aarti if energy permits.

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2 Day Krishna Circuit

Core temples plus Nageshwar and coastal shrines

📍 9 stops 🗓️ 2 days 🚗 Optimised route order

Day 1

1 6:00 AM
Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
6:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka

Full morning darshan and temple complex exploration.

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2 9:30 AM
Gomti Ghat, Dwarka
9:30 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Gomti Ghat, Dwarka

Gomti snan, small shrines along the ghat, and photography from the steps.

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3 11:00 AM
Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple
11:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple

Sea-edge Shiva temple west of town — dramatic Arabian Sea views.

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4 1:00 PM
Shivrajpur Beach — Blue Flag Coast
1:00 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Shivrajpur Beach — Blue Flag Coast

Blue Flag beach north of Dwarka. Swim only in designated safe zones.

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5 5:00 PM
Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
5:00 PM Evening Dwarka & Okhamandal

Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka

Evening aarti at Dwarkadhish — the spiritual highlight of Day 1.

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Day 2

1 7:00 AM
Bet Dwarka (Beyt Dwarka)
7:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Bet Dwarka (Beyt Dwarka)

Sudarshan Setu or early Okha ferry to Bet Dwarka island temples.

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2 11:30 AM
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga near Dwarka
11:30 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga near Dwarka

Dedicated Jyotirlinga darshan with time for the adjacent Shiva park.

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3 2:30 PM
Rukmini Temple, Dwarka
2:30 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Rukmini Temple, Dwarka

Rukmini Devi temple — associated with Krishna's consort, short drive from main town.

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4 4:00 PM
Gopi Talav (Gopi Lake), Dwarka
4:00 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Gopi Talav (Gopi Lake), Dwarka

Heritage tank linked to Krishna lore — quiet stop before departure.

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3 Day Devbhumi Explorer

Full pilgrimage circuit and district highlights

📍 13 stops 🗓️ 3 days 🚗 Optimised route order

Day 1

1 6:00 AM
Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
6:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka

Dwarkadhish morning darshan and temple precinct.

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2 10:00 AM
Gomti Ghat, Dwarka
10:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Gomti Ghat, Dwarka

Gomti Ghat rituals and riverside walk.

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3 3:00 PM
Dwarka Lighthouse
3:00 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Dwarka Lighthouse

Lighthouse and panoramic sea views when open to visitors.

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4 6:00 PM
Dwarka Beach
6:00 PM Evening Dwarka & Okhamandal

Dwarka Beach

Coastal sunset and relaxed evening by the sea.

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5 12:00 PM
Sudarshan Setu — Okha to Bet Dwarka Bridge
12:00 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Sudarshan Setu — Okha to Bet Dwarka Bridge

Sudarshan Setu bridge views toward Okha and the coast.

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Day 2

1 7:00 AM
Bet Dwarka (Beyt Dwarka)
7:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Bet Dwarka (Beyt Dwarka)

Bet Dwarka via Sudarshan Setu (preferred) or Okha ferry — check monsoon sea conditions.

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2 11:00 AM
Okha Port & Ferry to Bet Dwarka
11:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Okha Port & Ferry to Bet Dwarka

Okha harbour — gateway to the island and coastal life.

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3 2:00 PM
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga near Dwarka
2:00 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga near Dwarka

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga afternoon darshan.

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4 4:30 PM
Rukmini Temple, Dwarka
4:30 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Rukmini Temple, Dwarka

Rukmini temple visit before evening.

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Day 3

1 8:00 AM
Shivrajpur Beach — Blue Flag Coast
8:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Shivrajpur Beach — Blue Flag Coast

Shivrajpur Blue Flag beach — morning swim or coastal walk.

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2 2:00 PM
Samudra Narayan Temple, Dwarka
2:00 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Samudra Narayan Temple, Dwarka

Samudra Narayan — Vishnu shrine at the meeting of land and sea.

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3 4:00 PM
Hanuman Dandi, Dwarka
4:00 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Hanuman Dandi, Dwarka

Hanuman Dandi near Gomti — quick pilgrimage stop in town.

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4 11:00 AM
Okhamadhi Beach near Bet Dwarka
11:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Okhamadhi Beach near Bet Dwarka

Quieter Okhamadhi beach stretch along Okhamandal.

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Kalyanpur Heritage & Coast

Pindara temples, Gaga sanctuary and Harshad Mata at Gandhavi

📍 3 stops 🚗 Optimised route order
1 6:30 AM
Pindara Group of Temples
6:30 AM Morning Kalyanpur Taluka

Pindara Group of Temples

Start early — ASI temple complex ~18 km east of Dwarka. Allow 90 minutes for the ruins and Trayambkeshwar Kund.

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2 10:00 AM
Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary
10:00 AM Morning Kalyanpur Taluka

Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary

Coastal sanctuary birding stop — best Oct–Mar for flamingos and migratory species.

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3 1:30 PM
Harshad Mata Temple, Gandhavi
1:30 PM Afternoon Kalyanpur Taluka

Harshad Mata Temple, Gandhavi

Drive to Gandhavi on Koyla Dungar (~65 km from Dwarka). Climb to Harsiddhi shrine — allow 2 hours including aarti.

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Khambhalia District Hub

Town temples and Aradhana Dham on the Sinhan River

📍 2 stops 🚗 Optimised route order
1 8:00 AM
Ramnath Mahadev Temple, Khambhalia
8:00 AM Morning Khambhalia Taluka

Ramnath Mahadev Temple, Khambhalia

Historic Shiva temple on the Ghee River — peaceful morning darshan at district headquarters.

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2 10:30 AM
Aradhana Dham, Khambhalia
10:30 AM Morning Khambhalia Taluka

Aradhana Dham, Khambhalia

Jain tirth on Sinhan River — sprawling gardens and architecture, ~11 km from town.

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Bhanvad Ghumli Heritage Circuit

Ancient capital ruins, Navlakha temple and Indreshwar Sangam

📍 4 stops 🚗 Optimised route order
1 7:00 AM
Ghumli — Ancient Capital Ruins
7:00 AM Morning Bhanvad Taluka

Ghumli — Ancient Capital Ruins

Former Jethwa capital — explore sprawling ruins and heritage walks first.

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2 11:00 AM
Ashapura Mata Temple, Ghumli
11:00 AM Morning Bhanvad Taluka

Ashapura Mata Temple, Ghumli

Climb Barda hill to Ashapura Mata — allow 2–3 hours for the 700+ steps.

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3 9:00 AM
Navlakha Temple, Ghumli
9:00 AM Morning Bhanvad Taluka

Navlakha Temple, Ghumli

Solanki-era Sun temple ruins within the Ghumli archaeological zone.

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4 3:00 PM
Indreshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhanvad
3:00 PM Afternoon Bhanvad Taluka

Indreshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhanvad

Triveni Sangam ghat — 7 km from Bhanvad station. Holy dip and riverside garden.

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4 Day Devbhumi Dwarka Explorer

All four talukas — pilgrimage coast to heritage hills

📍 16 stops 🗓️ 4 days 🚗 Optimised route order

Day 1 — Okhamandal

1 6:00 AM
Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
6:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka

Dwarkadhish morning darshan — start the district circuit at Krishna's abode.

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2 9:00 AM
Gomti Ghat, Dwarka
9:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Gomti Ghat, Dwarka

Gomti snan and ghat walk behind the main temple.

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3 2:00 PM
Rukmini Temple, Dwarka
2:00 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Rukmini Temple, Dwarka

Rukmini Devi shrine before returning to town.

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4 6:00 PM
5 11:00 AM
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga near Dwarka
11:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga near Dwarka

Jyotirlinga darshan east of Dwarka town.

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Day 2 — Bet Dwarka Coast

1 7:00 AM
Bet Dwarka (Beyt Dwarka)
7:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Bet Dwarka (Beyt Dwarka)

Early ferry or Sudarshan Setu to Bet Dwarka island.

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2 11:00 AM
Okha Port & Ferry to Bet Dwarka
11:00 AM Morning Dwarka & Okhamandal

Okha Port & Ferry to Bet Dwarka

Okha harbour and coastal views.

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3 2:00 PM
Shivrajpur Beach — Blue Flag Coast
2:00 PM Afternoon Dwarka & Okhamandal

Shivrajpur Beach — Blue Flag Coast

Blue Flag beach — afternoon swim or coastal walk.

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4 5:00 PM
Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple
5:00 PM Evening Dwarka & Okhamandal

Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple

Sea-edge Shiva temple for sunset views.

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Day 3 — Bhanvad Heritage

1 7:00 AM
Ghumli — Ancient Capital Ruins
7:00 AM Morning Bhanvad Taluka

Ghumli — Ancient Capital Ruins

Drive to Ghumli (~50 km from Dwarka) — ancient Jethwa capital ruins.

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2 9:30 AM
Navlakha Temple, Ghumli
9:30 AM Morning Bhanvad Taluka

Navlakha Temple, Ghumli

Navlakha Sun temple within the heritage zone.

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3 1:00 PM
Indreshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhanvad
1:00 PM Afternoon Bhanvad Taluka

Indreshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhanvad

Triveni Sangam at Indreshwar — afternoon ghat rituals.

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Day 4 — Kalyanpur & Khambhalia

1 6:30 AM
Pindara Group of Temples
6:30 AM Morning Kalyanpur Taluka

Pindara Group of Temples

Pindara temple complex — early start for the long final day.

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2 10:00 AM
Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary
10:00 AM Morning Kalyanpur Taluka

Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary

Gaga sanctuary birding en route south.

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3 4:30 PM
Ramnath Mahadev Temple, Khambhalia
4:30 PM Afternoon Khambhalia Taluka

Ramnath Mahadev Temple, Khambhalia

Optional stop at Khambhalia Ramnath temple if returning via district HQ.

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4 1:30 PM
Harshad Mata Temple, Gandhavi
1:30 PM Afternoon Kalyanpur Taluka

Harshad Mata Temple, Gandhavi

Harshad Mata at Gandhavi — coastal Shakti shrine.

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Plan your yatra

Explore all sacred places across Devbhumi Dwarka district.