Dwarka – the door to God’s own adobe

Want to witness the nation’s oldest and finest temples and planned cities of the world; Dwarka is where you should be looking for.

Somnath Temple Dwarka

Dwarka is a holy place situated in Jamnagar, Gujarat. It is one of the oldest cities of the nation, which is noted for its history and myths. Presently it is a tourist place. It is being visited by millions of tourists from all around the world.  Dwarka revolves around a myth that lord Krishna designed the city himself and said to have ruled for years after he left Mathura. There are also physical evidences that are found under the sea by the archeologists that match with the timeline of lord Krishna and Mahabharata, the epic war. This is the reason behind the glory and celebration of the historic town which is now a happy tourist place.

Dwarka has a large background of history and is mentioned in most of the Hindu epics such as Bhagavat Gita, Harivamsha, Skanda purana, The Mahabharata and Vishnu purana. This place is said to be one among the seven holy sites for Hindus in India.  Dwarka is also a part of char dham yaatra.  The old city is famous for its architectural glory and importance of city planning during medieval days. The ruins and remains of Dwarka are still being studied and observed closely by the archeologists all around the world.

Jagat mandir, Dwarka

Some of the famous temples here include dwarakeshwar temple, somnath temple, gomti ghat, Gita Mandir, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Siddheshwar Mahadev Mandir, Rukshamanee Mandir and Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Mandir. Apart from the ancient temples, there are also many other tourists attractions such as Beyt Dwarka, Gopi Talav, Brahma Kund, Dunny point, Shardha Peeth and so on. All these tourists’ spots are mostly filled and over crowded with visitors from all around the world.

The ancient city also has some other attractions for adventure lovers. Apart from the religious places, the city also offers scuba diving and some outdoor adventure sports for its visitors. Thus dwarka today has many things to offer you for a good trip with family and friends. There are a lot of travel planners available online today who can offer you help with planning and visiting places within the city. Also the city is developed and facilitated for its millions of visitors. So you can plan a nice day’s stay in one of Dwarka’s best lodging and see for yourself what the ancient city has got to offer you.

The travel planners can have you all set with the accommodations and book your travel tickets. The city is well connected through roads and railways. State transports also allow tourism trips all through the year by busses and taxis. You can reach here by air by landing in its nearby airports in Ahmadabad and Jamnagar. There are direct trains here.

Thus Dwarka would be a perfect place, if you are looking for a fun filled adventurous and religious at the same time. Plan and pre-book for a trip. I’m sure you will be awed by the history you could see with your own eyes.