Dwarka tourism and travel guide
Overview
Dwarka is a city in the Devbhumi Dwarka district of the northwestern Indian state of Gujarat. It is one of the Chardham, that is, the four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites, and also is one of the Sapta puris or the seven ancient religious cities in India. The city is remembered as a part of the Mahabharata, the kingdom of Lord Krishna, and it is also considered to be the first capital of Gujarat.
+moreDwarka is around 131 km from State Highway 947 from Jamnagar, which has a domestic airport. The Dwarka railway station is situated at the broad gauge railway line, which runs from Ahmedabad to Okha at 137 km from Jamnagar.
Due to its religious inclinations, Dwarka has numerous temples as sites of attraction. The Vaishnav temple of Dwarakadhisa, also known as Jagat Mandir, was made in the 16th century, 12.19 meters above sea level. The Trivikrama form of Vishnu or Dwarkadeesh is the main deity worshipped here. Apart from this much renowned historical temple, there are also lighthouses and lakes in Dwarka, such as the lighthouse at the Dwarka point or the Dwraka peninsula is 70 feet above sea level and is visible from 10 miles away. The Gopi Talab lake is another interesting site. Bet Dwarka, however, is the highlight of the place, which is an island on the Arabian Sea coast of Dwarka. The place is now converted totally into a tourist area by incorporating scuba diving and other sea sports arrangements. The Shivrajpur Beach is yet another beautiful sea beach, 14.5 km away from the Dwarka Railway station; it is among the eight Indian beaches to have received the Blue Flag Beach certification
According to the 2011 survey, Dwarka has 38,873, among which 20306 are male, and 18567 are female with an average literacy rate of 75.94%, which is lower than the national literacy percentage of 78.03%. The male literacy rate is 83%, and the female literacy rate is around 68.27%. Almost 11.98% of the total population is below six years of age.
However, the majority of the people of Dwarka are religiously inclined in alliance with the spirit of the city. Janmashtami, the city's main festival, is celebrated with much gusto and enthusiasm every year in August and September. Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated by night-long bhajans and sermons and dances like Garba and Raas dances. Acts are put up to recite Krishna's childhood tales of wonders.
The city's major educational institutions include the Sharda Peeth Vidya Sabha, sponsored by the Sharda Peeth, which also runs an art college in Dwarka. Other mention-worthy school names are N.D.H. High School and P.V.M. Girls' High School.
The elaborate Gujarati cuisine with thalis and a variety of vegetarian delicacies are abundant in Dwarka
The city of Dwarka is located at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch. It is on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula. The location can be identified on the right bank of the Gomti River, which rises from the Bhavda village at Mul-Gomti, 10 kilometers to the east. Dwarka is a historically significant city because of its mythological affiliations
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