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Hindu temple · Dwarka, Gujarat

Dwarkadhish

Krishna as king of Dwarka; one of the Char Dham.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestJanmashtami and Holi (Phuldol)
Nearest airportPorbandar (PBD)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

A five-storey temple where the Gomti river meets the sea, with a huge flag changed several times a day. Bet Dwarka island is linked by the Sudarshan Setu.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Porbandar (PBD), about 97 km, Ahmedabad (AMD), about 388 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Rajkot junction railway station (RJT), about 189 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Dwarka and Somnath guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Phones and cameras are not allowed inside.
  • Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is 17 km away.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Part of

The original Char Dham

Frequently asked questions

Where is Dwarkadhish?
Dwarkadhish is in Dwarka, Gujarat.
How do I reach Dwarkadhish?
The nearest airport on our list is Porbandar (PBD), about 97 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Rajkot junction railway station, about 189 km away.
What is the best time to visit Dwarkadhish?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Janmashtami and Holi (Phuldol).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Dwarkadhish?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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