The first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, rebuilt several times over its history and standing directly above the Arabian Sea shoreline.
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Somnath Temple
The first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, rebuilt several times over its history and standing directly above the Arabian Sea shoreline.
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Triveni Sangam
The confluence of the Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati rivers with the sea, a short distance from the temple.
Accessible through daylight hours No entry fee
Bhalka Tirth
The site traditionally identified with the end of Krishna's earthly life, about 5 km from the Somnath temple.
Open through daylight hours Entry is free
Dwarkadhish Temple
The Jagat Mandir on the Gomti creek, a Char Dham site whose main structure dates largely to the 15th and 16th centuries.
Morning and evening darshan with a midday closure; timings shift on festival days Entry is free; special darshan arrangements may be charged
Bet Dwarka
An island north of Dwarka reached by ferry from Okha, associated with Krishna's residence and holding several temples.
Ferries run in daylight hours and depend on sea conditions Ferry charged per person; temple entry is free
Rukmini Devi Temple
A 12th-century temple about 2 km from Dwarka town, noted for its carved exterior panels.
Open through daylight hours Nominal entry charge
Kirti Mandir
The memorial built around the house where Mahatma Gandhi was born in 1869, with an adjoining museum and library.
Open through the day, usually with a midday break Entry is free