Dwarka

Dwarka: The Home of Lord Krishna

Best Time of Visit

November to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 days

Average Budget

INR 2000/- per person

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Dwarka

Dwarka: The Home of Lord Krishna

Best Time of Visit

November to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 days

Average Budget

INR 2000/- per person

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Summer (March - June)

The onset of summers in Dwarka begins around March, when the sun's heat can be experienced during the day while the nights remain moderate and comparably colder. The temperature ranges from 23 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Cotton clothing are the ideal option if you plan on seeing the city during the day.

Monsoon (July - September)

Dwarka experiences a lot of rain due to its location on the coast. Monsoons in Dwarka are characterised by medium showers that enhance humidity, with temperatures ranging from 27 to 35 degrees Celsius. The days are still lovely, but the nights are becoming chilly. Because of the lush greenery, the holy city looks particularly lovely at this time of year.

Winter (October - February)

Dwarka does not have a winter season. Throughout the year, the weather is nice and warm. Dwarka does not get harsh winters due to its proximity to the tropics. The weather is pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 9 to 34 degrees Celsius, making it easy for temple hoppers and visitors to see the city.

Local Bus

Local buses go from the train station to numerous locations within the city, frequently stopping at the intra-state bus terminal. The local population is served by buses run by the government-sponsored JNNURM, as well as vans.

Auto-rickshaw

Auto Rickshaws are available throughout the city, allowing you to get to your destination quickly and without fuss. Because of the high visitor traffic, app-based service providers such as Ola and Uber will eventually expand their services to Dwarka.

Rental

In Dwarka, you can rent a car with a driver. These can be obtained directly from the rental service operators or by inquiring at the hotel reception.

The Dwarka kingdom dates back 5,000 years

Dwarka is a historic Indian city that is also known as legendary Dvaraka, a city established by Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, as per mythology, built the Dwaraka kingdom 5000 years ago. The kingdom was built in silver and gold, with 9 lakh magnificent mansions. Dwarka's submerged portion is a major draw here.

The Dwarkadhish Temple's legendary gate

There are two dwars, or gates, in the Dwarkadhish temple. One is the Swarg Dwar, which leads to heaven, and the other is the Moksha Dwar, which leads to emancipation. All visitors to the temple must ascend 56 stairs to enter the gate of heaven and escape through the gate of liberty.

Formerly, the city of Dwarka was submerged

According to the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Dwarka land was buried in the sea owing to flooding, and Lord Krishna recovered the land from the water and converted it into Dwarka City to aid the citizens of Dwarka.

The holy Gomti River

Lord Krishna is said to have blessed the Gomti River. The river was privileged to flow near His home, only 56 steps away. The most incredible aspect is that the famous Dwarkadhish temple is only 56 steps away from the Gomti river. This is why the number 56 is considered particularly lucky in Dwarka.

Population

38,873

Literacy rate

69%

Time Zone

UTC+5:30 (IST)

Language

Dwarka residents speak Gujarati and Hindi.