Dwarka Somnath Tour Packages

About Dwarka and Somnath Tour

Dwarka and Somnath are two of the most famous and sacred pilgrimage places in Gujarat. Dwarka is the city of lord Krishna. Dwarka is famous for the Dwarkadhish Temple, which is dedicated to lord Krishna. Somnath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of lord Shiva.

Dwarka

Dwarka is associated with lord Krishna. He built his kingdom in this city. It is one of the Char Dham Yatra destinations along with Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram, and Badrinath. The Dwarkadhish Temple is the main attraction of this place and has utmost importance in Hinduism. Along with being the hub of the pilgrimage sites, Dwarka is also fascinating for people with archaeological interests, as the submerged ruins of the ancient city have been found in the Arabian Sea.

Somnath Temple

Somnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of lord Shiva. It is the first temple amongst all the Twelve Jyotirlingas. The temple is referred to as “Shrine Eternal” because this temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times. This shows the strong faith of devotion. The current style of the temple is in the Chalukya style of architecture.

Embarking on the Dwarka and Somnath tour offers a mix of spiritual experiences and cultural exploration. With Footloose Holidays’ popular tour packages, you can plan your spiritual tour with family to these sacred sites.

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Best Time for Dwarka Somnath Tour

The best time to visit Dwarka and Somnath is from October to March. Both Dwarka and Somnath are located in Gujarat, which shares hot and humid weather. The winters here are slightly mild, and summers are extremely hot. However, Dwarka is comparatively hotter and drier than Somnath. So, considering the climate, you should plan your trip during the winter months from October to March. This is when the weather remains pleasant, making it easy for tourists to explore the shrines and embark on wildlife excursions. Although the winter season is the best time to plan your Dwarka Somnath tour, most people visit during the summer and monsoon seasons to avoid crowds.

How to Reach

Dwarka and Somnath are approximately 200- 250 km apart. Hence, reaching these destinations is not a hassle. In fact, due to the shorter distance, it is convenient for pilgrims to visit both destinations together. Let’s see how you can reach Dwarka and Somnath:

• By Air: Dwarka does not have its own airport, but the nearest airport to Dwarka is only 130 km away. Jamnagar and Porbandar airports are the two nearest airports to Dwarka. Taxis and buses are available from the airport. It will take only 2-3 hours to reach Dwarka from the airport.  
• By Rail: Dwarka has its own railway station that is well-connected with major cities, like Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.
• By Road: Dwarka shares good road connectivity with major and minor cities in the Gujarat state. From Ahmedabad, it is only 440 km away and the journey takes 8-9 hours. Similarly, from Rajkot, Dwarka is 225 km away. The journey takes 3-4 hours.

How to Reach Somnath

Somnath is only 237 km from Dwarka city. You can take a bus or taxi to reach Somnath from Dwarka, which takes only 3-4 hours.