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Dwarka
is an important city for Hindu Pilgrimage as it was the kingdom of Lord
Krishna. The entire city was revealed by marine excavations. Dwarka has
some fine stretches of beach. Though it is a crowded place always full of
pilgrims, you can always find a quiet spot to unwind.
The city is famous for the
Dwarkadheesh temple
or Jagat Mandir. Dwarka has fine stretches of beach and though
crowded by pilgrims, one can always find quiet spots too. Large number of
birds could be seen on the coast as shore birds gather in large numbers
along the coast.
BEYT DWARKA:
Okha, north of Dwarka is a jetty, from where one can get ferries for Beyt
Dwarka, which is an island covered with temples, white beach, coral reefs
and extensive marine life. Dolphins and porpoise can be seen surfacing to
breathe; sea turtles, octopus, starfish, sea urchins etc. inhabit the
beach.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
About 30 kms from Dwarka is the famous pilgrim-centre of Vaishnavas. Here
we have Rancchodrai Temple, Devaki Temple and Temples of Chief Queens of
Krishna, Mahaprabhuji Bethak,
Bala Hanuman and
Shankh Talav are other attractions.
Situated about 35 kms from Dwarka and 150 kms from Jamnagar.
GETTING THERE:
Rail:
The place is accessible by rail from Jamnagar.
Dwarka receives trains from
Bombay .
Road: City bus transport is available or various city sightseeing
buses are available from Porbandar and
Junagadh.
For travel
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NEAR BY CITIES
Jamnagar: 144 kms.
Porbandar: 75 kms.
Junagadh: 180 kms.
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