After reaching Dwarka, the people of this divine and spiritual land will wish you Jay Dwarkadhish with joined hands showing respect and love for their guests. We would recommend you stay near to the town and not in the resorts which are far away from the town. 
Hotel options: (nearby 2kms from the temple)

• Range: Rs 1000 to Rs 1500
  • Hotel Nand Nandan, Jodha Manek road.
  • Hotel Rudra Plaza, near Iskcon Gate.
  • Hotel Gomti, Dhirubhai Ambani road.
• Range: Rs 2000 to Rs 3000
  • Hotel Roma kristo, near Rabari Gate.
  • Hotel VITS Dwarka, near Rabari Gate.
  • Hotel Lords Eco Inn, near Gayatri Mandir

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After checking in, we recommend you to visit Jagat mandir- Shree Dwarkadhish temple first as the temple gets closed by 12:30 pm and you may get a long queue. This temple is one of the char dham of India, dedicated to lord krishna. 

Shree Dwarkadhish Temple/Jagat Mandir  - Timings: 6:30 am to 12:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Lunch options around Dwarka temple:

• Shreenath dining hall: near HDFC bank, Bhadrakali chowk for authentic Kathiyawadi thali.
• Kant dining Hall: at teen batti chowk for multicuisine (Punjabi, Gujarati, Chinese).

Now, after lunch, you can go and explore the market. Dwarka’s market is famous for Bandhani saree, so you can visit saree shops around the temple.

Pandav Panch Kua:  In the evening, head towards Sudama Setu (at the gomti ghat near the Jagat mandir), which is a very beautiful bridge over the gomti river, (Ticket price for adults: Rs. 20 and for children Rs. 10)  and visit the Panch Pandav Kuva (The Pandavas well).

Near the well, there are many vendors with camels, dirt bikes and all. Children may enjoy riding them. At a walking distance from the well, there’s the Dwarka beach which children will enjoy a lot. It is not recommended to bathe there but you can just sit at the shore and enjoy the sunset. 

Gomti Sangam: Spend some time at the Gomti Ghat, at a walking distance from the temple and enjoy the confluence of the Gomti river and Arabian sea. Take a dip in the holy waters, feed the fish some fresh atta (many vendors will be around).

• After watching the sunset, all the foodies might be feeling hungry. 

Few good dinner options:

• Gugadi Bhraman 505: at Rabari gate (opposite Roma Kristo Hotel) for Khichdi, Osaman. We highly recommend you to have your dinner here because khichdi is a speciality of Dwarka.
• Shree Ram Varieties stall: (street food) near SBI bank, Market chowk for various delicacies. Try their Automatic undhiyu as it will take your taste buds to the next level.
• Purushottam Parotha House at Bhadrakali chowk for Punjabi food.

Now head back to your accommodation and take some rest to get ready for the next day. Jay Dwarkadhish.

We recommend you start your day at 7:00 am and have a heavy breakfast as lunch options will be limited in this route. You can also pack some snacks or so. 

Breakfast options near Teen batti chowk: 

• Hiralal Gathiyawala at teen batti chowk for puri sabji, gathiya, fafda, vanela etc.
• Vaman nashta centre opposite Jagat Mandir for idli, samosa, khaman, etc.
• Gokul Nasta centre at bhadrakali chowk for puri sabji, south indian, etc.
• Sai nasta centre at Shivraj Singh road, iscon gate for gathiya, khaman, jalebi etc.

If you are with your family, we highly recommend you book a cab.

The Cab operator follows the following route: 

Timings: 07:00 am to 07:00 pm. (12 hrs approx)

Pick up and Drop point: Your accommodation.

Itinerary:  

1.)  Your accommodation

2.)  Bet Dwarka

3.)  Gopi talav

4.)  Nageshwara temple

5.)  Mulvel (Momai Maa Beach) Beach

6.)  Rukshmani temple

7.)  Bhadkeshwar Temple

8.)  Sunset point

9.)  Return to your accommodation (or any place close to Dwarkadhish temple) 

Beyt Dwarka (30 kms from Dwarka) - Temple timings:  7:00 am to 12:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

• Your cab operator will drop you at Okha jetty from which you will have to catch a ferry boat. The cost per person is around Rs. 20. - Enjoy the 15-minute boat journey on the Arabian sea. After reaching Bet Dwarka, head towards the temple which is at a walking distance (around 600-700 metres) from the jetty.
• Visit The Shree Bet Dwarka Mandir. It is believed to be the residence of Lord Krishna.

Hanuman Dandi (5 kms from Shree Bet Dwarka Mandir): Now after coming out of the temple, head west to catch up a rickshaw which will take you to Hanuman Dandi. The cost will be around Rs. 30-50 per person. It is a 30 minutes ride through the drylands of the island where you will occasionally enjoy the view of the sea.

• This temple is unique since it is built in the very same spot where Shree Hanuman had met his son Makardhwaj for the first time. - You may also have prasad (lunch) at this place. 

Now head back to the Beyt Dwarka temple and then to the market. You might find many shops selling decorative items for home or office. Spend some time there. Also, don't forget to buy some shells from the vendors around.

• Now, hop on to the boat and return back to okha jetty. This entire journey would easily take around 5-6 hours.

Gopi talav (20kms from Dwarka): This is the place where the gopis from Vrindavan came to meet Shri Krishna, performed raas and then offered their lives into the soil of the place, due to which we get pure Chandan here. The soil of the gopi talav (Gopi lake) is a bit yellowish and is fine in texture. Buy Chandan from a few stores around. Now, the next stop is Nageshwara, just 2 kms from Gopi talav.

Nageshwar jyotirlinga (16kms from Dwarka): One of the twelve jyotirlingas, Nageshwar jyotirlinga is quite famous for its 85 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva. Visit the temple and then the lake behind it. The lake is full of turtles and lotus. Now,  the next stop is Mulvel/Momai Maa Beach.

Mulvel/ Momai Maa Beach (14kms from Nageshwara): You definitely shouldn’t miss out on this beautiful beach which offers serene views with small hilltops around. A must visit the place. The next stop is Rukshmani temple.

Rukmani temple (30 kms from Mulvel): It is dedicated to Goddess Rukmini (Lord Krishna’s chief queen and the incarnation of Devi Lakshmi in Dwapara yuga). The temple is said to be 2,500 years old but in its present form, it is inferred to belong to the 12th century. The next stop is market chowk to get your empty tummy filled (can be skipped if not hungry).

Street food at Market chowk (600 metres from Jagat Mandir): Enjoy the local delicacies here like steam dhokla, bread katka, dosa, etc. The next stop is Bhadkeshwar Mahadev temple. 

Bhadkeshwar Mahadev temple: (3 kms from Market chowk): The location of this temple will surely blow your mind as it is surrounded by the sea and offers a mesmerising view of the Arabian sea. After offering your prayers at the temple, head towards the sunset point which is at a walking distance. 

Sunset point (Walking distance from Bhadkeshwar temple): Enjoy the most photogenic place of Dwarka, when the sun is about to take a dip in the Arabian sea. Now, you may head towards your accommodation and get refreshed and get ready for a scrumptious dinner.

Dinner options: 

• Prasad Restaurant near Sanatan for multi-cuisine delicacies
• Sharanam Restaurant near Bhadrakali Chowk for multi-cuisine delicacies.
• Yash Dining Hall opp. Essar Petrol Pump, Near Iscon Gate for Gujarati and Marwadi Thali

Call it a day and now rest for the night at your accommodation.

We suggest you start your day early and go for the Mangla aarti that takes place at around 6:30 am.

• After the Aarti, it’s time for some breakfast.

Breakfast options near Bhadrakali chowk:

• Gokul restaurant for south Indian, poha, paratha, etc.
• Jalaram Nasta house for south Indian, khaman, sev khamni, etc.

Also many small stalls offering fresh breakfast options like dhokla, khaman, poha, Jalebi-fafda, etc. are available there nearby.

Shivrajpur Beach: (12 kms from Dwarka): It is the only Blue Flag Beach of Gujarat State. It is equipped with modern facilities and offers quite scenic views. There are also many adventure sports like Scuba Diving, boating, snorkelling. Spend some time walking along the shore on the wet sand. 

• Timing: 8 am to 7 pm
• Entrance fees: 30/- per person
• Parking fees: 50/- per vehicle

You may return back to your home location.