Places to Visit in Dwarka
Top Tourist Places in Dwarka recommended by travellers
Gita Mandir
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Temple
Gita Mandir is situated towards the Western Ghats of Dwarka, close to the Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Mandir. This temple was built by the industrialist family of Birlas in 1970. The temple is constructed using marble, which adds to the beauty of the temple. This shrine was built to protect the rich...
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Somnath Temple
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Temple
Somnath Temple in Dwarka represents one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The word Somnath refers to the protector of Moon God. This temple is situated in Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval, which is located along the western coast of Gujarat.
The Somnath temple have been destroyed six...
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Dwarka Lighthouse
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Light House
Dwarka Lighthouse was constructed at Rupen Creek during the early 19th century. In order to lift a lamp, a flag mast was posted at the port, which thereafter served as a lighthouse. In 1866, eighteen metres tall square tower was constructed at this site, along with an installation of an oil wick...
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Beyt Dwarka
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Religious
Beyt Dwarka is an island, situated at a distance of 30 km from the main town. This island is surrounded by few temples, white beach and coral reefs. The main temple at Beyt Dwarka is that of Lord Krishna, which is believed to be located at a site that was once the residence of Lord Krishna and...
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Dwarkadish Temple
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Temple
Dwarkadish Temple, popularly known as the Jagat Temple, was built in the 16th century. The original Dwarkadish Temple was built by the great grandson of Lord Krishna, King Vajranabha. It is a 5 storied temple constructed using sand and limestone. This temple is located in the middle of the town,...
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Gopi Talav
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Lake
Gopi Talav or the Gopi Tank is a small pond surrounded by sandal like yellow sand, known as Gopi Chandan. This Chandan is used by devotees of Lord Krishna to make tilak marks on their bodies. The Talav has a special significance in the Hindu mythology, as it is believed to be the place where...
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Brahma Kund
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Religious
Brahma Kund which is located just few kilometres from the town is famous for bathing. Local residents believe that the nectar from this kund got mixed with the sacred water of river Ganges, which consequently turned the water sweet.
Lord Krishna came to Dwarka after bringing the sinners...
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Samudra Narayana Temple
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Temple
Samudra Narayana Temple is situated at the Gomati Sangam Ghat, which is at the back of the main Dwarkadish Temple. The deity in the Samudra Narayana Temple is goddess Gomati, who is believed to be brought from heaven by Rishi Vasistha. This temple is surrounded by Panchanada Tirtha, which...
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Rukmini Hrid
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Religious
Rukmini Hrid, which features seven ponds, is one of the popular tourist attractions in Dwarka. These seven ponds are collectively known as the Rukmini Hrid. According to the Hindu Mythology, this place washes away all human sins and bestows salvation on mankind.
It is also believed that...
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Dunny Point
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Island
- Entry: Paid
Dunny Point is situated at Beyt Dwarka, embraced by sea and coral islands. This is the first eco-tourism site in Gujarat, which is ideal for swimming and sunbathing. The site also features a wide variety of marine life, including dolphins, turtles, fishes and dugongs.
Tourists indulge in...
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Rukshamanee mandir
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Temple
Rukshamanee Mandir is dedicated to the beloved wife of Lord Krishna, Devi Rukmani. Among all His 16,108 wives, Devi Rukmani was Lord Krishna’s favourite. The Rukshamanee Mandir, which is also known as Rukmani Temple, features varied paintings of the 12th century on its walls. These...
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Sindhu Sadan
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Monument
Sindhu Sadan is located near Siddhanath Mahadev Temple, on the road bending towards the famous Gayatri Devi Temple. This Sadan lies in the ancient city of Dwarka, which also houses several other popular temples. The building of this sacred site was built by Shree Purushotam Vikram Mavajee in...
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Gomati Kund
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Religious
Gomati kund is one of the important holy spots by the Gomti river bank because, this was the place where Durvasa was served by the lord himself. Gomati kund is not only the place of religious importance, but people also come here to take a look at the merger of this river with the...
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Nageshwara Jyotirlinga Temple
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Temple
Nageshwara Jyotirlinga Temple, also called the Nagnath temple, is located in the outskirts of Dwarka, in Gujarat. It is a famous Lord Shiva Shrine in India, which is situated between Gomati Dwarka and Beyt Dwarka Island. Nageshwara is one of 12 Jyotirlingas mentioned in the Shiva Purana....
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Gomati Sangam Ghat
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Ghat
Gomati Sangam Ghat is the sacred place where Gomati River flows. This ghat can be reached by climbing down 56 steps from the Swarga Dwar of the Dwarkadish Temple. The Gomati River, which is also known as the descended Ganges, meets the sea at the Chakratirtha Ghat.
The Chakratirtha Ghat...
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Hanuman Dandi Temple
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Temple
Hanuman Dandi Temple is situated around 5 km from the main Dwarkadish Temple. This temple has been built at the place where Hanuman and his son Makardhwaj met. The Hanuman Dandi Temple is the only temple in the whole India which has idols of Hanuman and his son Makardhwaj.
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Shardha Peeth
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Religious
Shardha Peeth is the first Peeth among the four Peeths established by Adi Shankaracharya. Other Peeths founded by Adi Shankaracharya are at Sringeri, Puri and Jyotirmath. The Shardha Peeth is over 250 years old and is visited every year by thousands of pilgrims from across India.
Adi...
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Panch Kuai
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: River
Panch Kuai is located towards the east of Dwarka and lies on the other side of the Gomati River. This Panch Kuai, also known as the Panchard or five rivers, is venue of a popular Lakshmi-Narayan Temple, who is the main deity of the place. The Panchard Temple also features idols of Lord Krishna,...
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Kachoriyu Temple
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 19Places to Visit in Dwarka
- Type: Temple
Kachoriyu Temple is a popular temple located in the ancient town of Dwarka. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Rama and has statues of Shanka (conch shell), Sudarshana Chakra (sharp circular missile weapon of Lord Vishnu), Lord Hanuman and Lord Garuda (the great Eagle). There is a small pond named...
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- List of best place to see in Dwarka and Photos of Tourist Attractions in Dwarka.Gita Mandir, Somnath Temple, Dwarka Lighthouse, Beyt Dwarka, Dwarkadish Temple, Gopi Talav, Brahma Kund, Samudra Narayana Temple, Rukmini Hrid, Dunny Point, Rukshamanee mandir, Sindhu Sadan, Gomati Kund, Nageshwara Jyotirlinga Temple, Gomati Sangam Ghat, Hanuman Dandi Temple, Shardha Peeth, Panch Kuai, Kachoriyu Temple.