How to Travel Dwarka and Somnath ?
Once you plan for a tour package ,you always think of the very first thing i.e. how to travel there. In this article ,we will discuss about two most important tourist places Dwarka and Somnath to visit in Gujarat. Dwarka and Somnath are perhaps the most visited pilgrimage destinations of Gujarat. Both of the places are known for various temples of pilgrimage importance.
Let us firstly discuss about the places to see in Dwarka and Somnath to understand the importance of planning for a Dwarka Somnath Tour.
If you talk about Dwarka , it is simply called “ home of the lord Krishna” and it is one of the seven ancient towns ( Sapt puris ) to visit. Along with other festivals, Dwarka gains a lot of tourists on the occasion of Shri Krishn Janmashtami. Dwarkadheesh Temple is the most important temple in Dwarka. Apart from it, other places to see in Dwarka are -Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple ( One of the 12 holy jyotirlingas ), Dwarka Beach ( For relaxation and Marine Life ) , Beyt Island or Beyt Dwarka,Rukmani Devi Temple,Gomti Ghat and Gopi Talab etc.
Nearby Airports to Dwarka :- Porbandar Airport ( 110 Kms ) , Jamnagar Airport ( 127 Kms )
Nearby Railway station to Dwarka :- Dwarka, Okha
Nearest International Airport :- Ahmedabad
Somnath is at a distance of approx. 240 Kms from Dwarka. En route you can visit Gandhiji’s birth place and Sudama Temple. Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga is believed to be the first holy jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Its well connected to Diu ( well known holiday destination) and Gir National Park ( famous for its wildlife / Gir Jungle Safari ). Places to see in Somnath are Somnath Temple, Bhalka Tirth , Triveni Sangam ( Confluence of three rivers Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati where they meet the Arabian Sea ) .
Nearby Airports to Somnath :- Diu Airport ( 82 Kms ) , Porbandar Airport ( 148 Kms )
Nearby Railway station to Somnath :- Somnath & Veraval
Nearest International Airport :- Ahmedabad
Note :- Pickup & Drop Facilities are available from all railway stations and airports by Templemitra.com , you just need to get your Dwarka Somnath package customized by your tour advisor.
Best Time to Visit Dwarka and Somnath :- To be very frank, you can visit Dwarka and Somnath throughout a year. However, September to March is perhaps the best time to go for a Dwarka Somnath Package . But if you want to go in a less crowdy time make a plan for Summer and Monsson season.
Other Places nearby :- If you opt for a Saurashtra darshan tour package , you will get a chance to visit all important destinations of Saurashtra region along with Dwarka and Somnath like Jamnagar ( Famous for Bala Hanuman Temple, Lakhota Lake and Museum ) , Porbandar ( Sudama Temple and Gandhiji’s Birth Place), Gir National Park , Diu , Virpur, Gondal , Junagadh , Girnar , Palitana, Bhavnagar and Rajkot etc.
To organize your Dwarka Somnath tour , contact Templemitra.com today. We will make your journey memorable.
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