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Dwarka & Somnath Yatra · From Krishna's Dwarka to the Eternal Shrine of Somnath

Dwarkadhish, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Bet Dwarka and the seaside Somnath temple

4.8812 reviews
5 Nights / 6 Days(5N/6D)
India, Gujarat (Saurashtra)
easy pace
Great for family, senior, couples

Destinations: Jamnagar → Dwarka → Nageshwar → Bet Dwarka → Porbandar → Somnath → Junagadh → Rajkot

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Overview

About this Dwarka & Somnath Yatra trip

This six-day yatra covers Saurashtra's two great coastal shrines. In Dwarka you have darshan at the Dwarkadhish temple, watch the dhwaja being changed on its spire and attend the evening aarti at Gomti Ghat. You also visit Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Rukmini Devi temple and Bet Dwarka, which you now reach by road over the Sudarshan Setu. On the drive south you stop at Porbandar for Kirti Mandir (Gandhi's birthplace) and Sudama Mandir, then spend two nights at Somnath, the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas. There you see the light and sound show, the morning aarti, Triveni Sangam and Bhalka Tirth, where Krishna left his mortal body. The last day takes in Junagadh and the Girnar ropeway before you are dropped in Rajkot.

Krishna's Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Bet Dwarka over Sudarshan Setu and Somnath on the Arabian Sea.

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Stay: 3-star hotel
Transport: Private AC car (Jamnagar pickup, Rajkot drop); Ahmedabad start on request
Best time: October to March; Janmashtami in Dwarka and Kartik Purnima and Mahashivratri in Somnath are spectacular but crowded. Monsoon brings rough seas.
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why book this circuit with us

Two Jyotirlingas (Nageshwar and Somnath) plus the Dwarkadhish Char Dham shrine
Hotels within walking distance of both Dwarkadhish and Somnath temples
Bet Dwarka by road over the Sudarshan Setu — no crowded ferry
Somnath light and sound show tickets included
Private AC car from Jamnagar to Rajkot, so there's no backtracking
Pure vegetarian Gujarati meals

Trip highlights

Dwarkadhish temple darshan and dhwaja ceremony
Gomti Ghat evening aarti
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and Rukmini temple
Bet Dwarka via Sudarshan Setu
Somnath Jyotirlinga aarti and light and sound show
Girnar ropeway, Junagadh

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Dwarka & Somnath Yatra

6 days, planned end to end

D1
- Pickup at Jamnagar airport or station; drive to Dwarka (approx. 2.5 hrs)
- Hotel check-in near the temple
- Evening Dwarkadhish darshan and the Gomti Ghat aarti
- Walk through the old town lanes
D2
- Morning Mangla aarti at Dwarkadhish (optional)
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and Gopi Talav
- Drive over the Sudarshan Setu to Bet Dwarka for Keshavraiji darshan
- Rukmini Devi temple on the way back; sunset at Dwarka lighthouse
D3
- Checkout and coastal drive to Porbandar (approx. 2 hrs)
- Kirti Mandir and Sudama Mandir
- Continue to Somnath (approx. 2.5 hrs), hotel check-in
- Evening aarti and the light and sound show at Somnath
D4
- Morning aarti and darshan at Somnath Jyotirlinga
- Triveni Sangam, Gita Mandir and Laxminarayan temple
- Bhalka Tirth and Dehotsarg
- Free evening at the Somnath beach promenade
D5
- Drive to Junagadh (approx. 2 hrs)
- Girnar ropeway to the Ambaji temple (tickets own expense)
- Damodar Kund and Uparkot Fort
- Overnight in Junagadh or continue to Rajkot
D6
- Breakfast and checkout
- Drive to Rajkot (approx. 2.5 hrs)
- Optional stop at Virpur Jalaram Bapa temple
- Drop at Rajkot airport or station

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

2 nights in Dwarka, 2 nights in Somnath and 1 night in Junagadh (3-star hotels)
Pure vegetarian breakfast and dinner
Private AC car Jamnagar–Dwarka–Somnath–Junagadh–Rajkot
Somnath light and sound show tickets
Toll, parking, fuel and driver allowance
Darshan timings and dress-code briefing

Not included

Flights or trains to Jamnagar and from Rajkot
Girnar ropeway tickets
Dhwaja sponsorship, puja and abhishek charges
Lunches
Personal expenses and tips

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star hotel

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private AC car (Jamnagar pickup, Rajkot drop); Ahmedabad start on request

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Jamnagar → Dwarka · Nageshwar & Bet Dwarka · Dwarka → Porbandar → Somnath · Somnath · Somnath → Junagadh · Rajkot departure

Route

Route map

9 stops from start to finish

JamnagarStart
2DwarkaStop 2
3NageshwarStop 3
4Bet DwarkaStop 4
5DwarkaStop 5
6PorbandarStop 6
7SomnathStop 7
8JunagadhStop 8
RajkotFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to March; Janmashtami in Dwarka and Kartik Purnima and Mahashivratri in Somnath are spectacular but crowded. Monsoon brings rough seas.

Things to carry

Modest clothing — shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed in either temple
Original photo ID
Slip-on footwear
Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap — the coast is bright and windy
Small bag — phones and cameras must be deposited at Dwarkadhish and Somnath
Light jacket for winter evenings by the sea

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Are phones allowed inside Dwarkadhish and Somnath?

No. Both temples have free cloakrooms for phones, cameras and bags, and security checks at the entrance. Photography is allowed outside the temple premises.

Do we still need a boat to Bet Dwarka?

No. Since the Sudarshan Setu opened in 2024 you can drive straight to Bet Dwarka from Okha. Boat rides are optional.

What is the dhwaja ceremony?

The 52-yard flag on the Dwarkadhish spire is changed several times a day by families who sponsor it, often years in advance. You can watch the ceremony from the courtyard.

Can we add Gir National Park?

Yes. Sasan Gir is about an hour from Somnath. A jungle safari can be added (permits open around 60 days ahead and the park is closed mid-June to mid-October).

Is this suitable for seniors?

Yes. Distances are moderate, the hotels are close to the temples and there's no trekking except the optional Girnar ropeway. Wheelchairs are available at Somnath.

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