Highlights
- Evening darshan at Dwarkadhish
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
- Bet Dwarka by road over the Sudarshan Setu
- Kirti Mandir at Porbandar
- Somnath aarti and the Jay Somnath light show
- Bhalka Tirth and the Triveni Sangam
Four nights is the comfortable minimum for Dwarka and Somnath together. Two nights at each end mean no early starts after a late aarti, and the coastal drive is broken at Porbandar. It’s an easy trip for older parents: no treks, everything by car, and only the steps at Dwarkadhish to manage.
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dwarka, Gomti ghat, evening darshan at Dwarkadhish
Pickup at Dwarka station off the Saurashtra Mail from Mumbai, or at Jamnagar airport. Check in and rest. In the evening, walk down to the Gomti ghat, then climb the 56 steps for darshan at Dwarkadhish when the temple reopens for the evening session. Leave phones at the hotel, because they are not allowed inside.
Day 2: Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Bet Dwarka over the Sudarshan Setu, Rukmini temple
An early drive to Nageshwar for darshan before the tour buses arrive. Continue to Okha and cross the Sudarshan Setu to Bet Dwarka for the temple on the island. Coming back, stop at the Rukmini Devi temple just outside Dwarka town. The evening is free for a second darshan at Dwarkadhish or the aarti at the ghat.
Day 3: Drive along the coast via Porbandar to Somnath
Check out after breakfast and drive down the coast road to Porbandar, about halfway, for Kirti Mandir, the house where Gandhiji was born. Lunch there and carry on to Somnath, arriving in time to freshen up for the 7 pm aarti. Stay on for the “Jay Somnath” sound and light show at 7:45 pm.
Day 4: Morning aarti, Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Sangam
The 7 am aarti is the quietest time at Somnath. After breakfast, visit Bhalka Tirth, where Krishna is said to have been struck by the hunter’s arrow, and the Triveni Sangam. The afternoon is free to rest or go back to the temple by the sea.
Day 5: Departure from Veraval
Drop at Veraval station for the Saurashtra Janta Express to Mumbai, or at Keshod or Rajkot airport depending on your flight. If you’d like Girnar on the way, see the 6-night version, which adds Gir and Junagadh.
What's included and what isn't
Included
- 2 nights in Dwarka and 2 nights in Somnath, with breakfast
- Pickup at Dwarka station or Jamnagar airport, drop at Veraval station or Keshod/Rajkot airport
- Private car for all sightseeing and the Dwarka to Somnath drive via Porbandar
- Nageshwar, Bet Dwarka and Rukmini temple day
- Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Sangam
Not included
- Train or flight tickets (quoted on request)
- Sound and light show tickets at Somnath
- Lunches and dinners
- Puja, offerings, tips and personal expenses
Visa, costs, best time and travel tips: Dwarka Somnath Girnar Darshan Yatra.
