Dwarka trip for groups
Dwarka, on the western tip of Saurashtra, is Krishna's city and one of the Char Dham. Groups come for darshan at the Dwarkadhish Temple, the Gomti Ghat, Bet Dwarka across the Sudarshan Setu, the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and Shivrajpur's Blue Flag beach.
Dwarka is 440 km from Ahmedabad by road, 9–11 hours in a group vehicle. Best time: October to March. A 3-day trip from Ahmedabad in a 17-seater tempo traveller is ₹26,600–32,700 (as of Oct 2026).
How to reach Dwarka
- From Ahmedabad the usual road goes via Rajkot and Jamnagar; many groups return along the coast via Porbandar and Somnath.
- Dwarka has a railway station; the nearest airports are Jamnagar and Porbandar.
- The temple lanes are narrow: buses park outside the old town and groups walk the last stretch.
Dwarka from Gujarat cities: distance and fares
Round trips with driver; the days are what most groups take.
| From | Distance | Days | 17-seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 440 km | 3 days | ₹26,600–32,700 | ₹58,100–78,400 |
| Gandhinagar | ≈ 478 km | 3 days | ₹28,700–35,300 | ₹63,000–85,100 |
| Vadodara | ≈ 529 km | 3 days | ₹31,500–38,900 | ₹69,400–93,900 |
| Surat | ≈ 508 km | 3 days | ₹30,400–37,400 | ₹66,800–90,200 |
| Rajkot | ≈ 230 km | 2 days | ₹14,100–17,300 | ₹30,600–41,200 |
| Bhavnagar | ≈ 406 km | 3 days | ₹24,700–30,300 | ₹53,800–72,500 |
| Jamnagar | ≈ 140 km | 1 day | ₹8,300–10,200 | ₹18,300–24,800 |
| Junagadh | ≈ 212 km | 2 days | ₹14,000–17,100 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Bhuj | ≈ 349 km | 2 days | ₹20,700–25,600 | ₹45,700–61,800 |
| Porbandar | ≈ 117 km | 1 day | ₹7,000–8,600 | ₹15,400–20,800 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
What to see in Dwarka
Krishna's city on the Arabian Sea and a Jyotirlinga
Day 1
Dwarkadhish darshan
- Dwarkadhish Temple (evening aarti)
- Gomti Ghat
- Rukmini Devi Temple
- Sudama Setu
Day 2
Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar
- Ferry or Sudarshan Setu bridge to Bet Dwarka
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
- Shivrajpur Blue Flag beach
Best time to go
October to March.
- Jan (good)
- Feb (good)
- Mar (good)
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct (good)
- Nov (good)
- Dec (good)
- Janmashtami week is extremely crowded; book stays early.
Where groups stay
- Near the temple: Walk to aarti; guesthouses and dharamshalas
- Carry modest clothing; phones and cameras are not allowed inside the main temple.
Day-by-day plan and fares: Dwarka–Somnath from Ahmedabad
Questions groups ask
How far is Dwarka from Ahmedabad?
440 km by road, about 9–11 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with stops. From Gandhinagar: ≈ 478 km. From Vadodara: ≈ 529 km. From Surat: ≈ 508 km.
What does a Dwarka trip cost for a group?
From Ahmedabad, a 3-day round trip with driver is ₹26,600–32,700 in a 17-seater tempo traveller and ₹58,100–78,400 in a AC Coach 40–49 seater (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do you need for Dwarka?
Most groups plan 3 days from Ahmedabad: the plan below has 2 days of sightseeing, starting with dwarkadhish darshan.
When is the best time to visit Dwarka?
October to March. Janmashtami week is extremely crowded; book stays early.
Where should a group stay in Dwarka?
Near the temple: walk to aarti; guesthouses and dharamshalas.