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Dwarka

Location: Dwarka, Gujarat, India.

Visiting Time: This is the biggest draw for the pilgrims with over a million pilgrims visiting every year. Dwarka is also said to be one of the Sapta cities of ancient India. Dwarka can be visited all round the year but the best time to visit Dwarka is winters.

Dwarka” is the city of Lord Krishna. Situated in Northwestern India in Gujarat, it is an ancient city and a famous site for Hindu pilgrims. The Dwarkadhish Temple is the heart of the city. The beautiful scenery and the city’s environment can heal you from the inside and give you mental peace. So, as a traveler, you must go there once. Located on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula, a small western extension of the Kathiawar Peninsula, Dwarka was the capital of Lord Krishna. It is said that it was the first capital of Gujarat. The name of the city is mentioned in the Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita, Skanda Purana and Vishnu Puran as well. According to legend, after defeating and killing Kansa at Mathura, Krishna settled here. Kansa was their uncle of Krishna. The history of Krishna’s migration from Mathura to Dwarka is very closely related to the culture of Gujarat.

This city is a center of attraction because it is one of the Four Dharmas of the Hindu religion. It is divided into six sectors. As a result, it is a very well-planned city.

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How to reach

When you think of visiting a place, you must know how to reach there as fast as possible in a safe way. You can go there by train, by bus, whatever you think is the best way for you.

By air: Porbandar airport (PBA) is the nearest airport to the city of Dwarka. It is 95km away from the city. The airport is linked to all the major cities of India. You can quickly get taxis at the airport to go to your destination place.

By Train: Dwarka railway station is well connected to the cities of the country. It is located on the Ahmedabad-Okha rail route. Anyone can reach the city without facing any difficulty.

By Bus: Dwarka is well connected with Gujarat and the other major cities of the country. So you can quickly go by bus

Local Transport: The Government bus system in the city is excellent. You can also hire cycle rickshaws or taxis to look around the city.

We wish you all the best for your journey. Happy Travel!!!

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