Dwarka and Somnath
Krishna’s island city and the first Jyotirlinga.
Overview
Two great shrines on the Saurashtra coast, Dwarka for Krishna and Somnath for Shiva, with the long, beautiful drive between them. Your Journey Manager travels with the group throughout, with local hosts, and licensed guides where needed, at each place.
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Jamnagar
- Reach Jamnagar by air or rail. Your Journey Manager meets you at the airport or station and takes you to your stay.
- Check in and rest.
- Meet the group at Jamnagar and drive to Dwarka. Evening darshan and aarti.
- Day 2
Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar
- A boat to Bet Dwarka, then Nageshwar Jyotirlinga.
- Rukmini Devi Temple on the way back.
- Day 3
To Somnath
- A long drive along the coast, with breaks.
- Evening aarti at Somnath.
- Day 4
Somnath
- Morning darshan and time on the shore.
- A quiet afternoon.
- Day 5
A slow morning, then home
- Breakfast and time for prasad and shopping.
- Transfer to Jamnagar for your onward journey.
Indicative itinerary. Timings depend on darshan slots, weather and traffic, and your Journey Manager adjusts the plan on the day.
Price sheet
Pricing confirmed on enquiry. Here is exactly what that covers.
Included
- Ground transport from the meeting point, with verified drivers
- A StayNaut Journey Manager throughout
- Local hosts at each place and, where needed, a licensed guide
- 4 nights in stays we have visited and checked, with breakfast
- A daily WhatsApp update to a family contact, if you wish
Paid at official counters
- Only where a temple or monument itself charges for entry, an aarti seat or a special-entry ticket
- Shown to you in advance, charged at cost, with a receipt
Optional extras
- Photography session with a vetted photographer
- Wheelchair or other assistance
- Puja through a vetted pujari at published rates
- Single-room supplement
Not included
- Flights or train tickets to the meeting point (we can help you book)
- Meals not shown in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, donations and shopping
We do not sell “VIP darshan”. If anyone offers it to you on this journey, tell your Journey Manager.
Pace
Standard: longer days with more walking, sometimes in narrow, crowded lanes. Assistance can be arranged if you tell us when you book.
Places you will visit
Good to know
- Bet Dwarka boats depend on the sea and the weather. We plan a fallback for rough days.
- Dress modestly, and carry a light shawl or stole.
- Wear comfortable footwear that is easy to remove. Shoes are left outside temples.
- Carry a photo ID and any regular medicines.
- Some temples do not allow phones, cameras or bags inside. We tell you which ones before you go and arrange safe storage.
- Rules, timings and queues change around festivals and during VIP visits. Your Journey Manager checks on the day and adjusts the plan.
Changes and cancellations
Plans can change. Our cancellation and refund terms are on one page in plain language, and we tell you before you pay what applies to your dates. Read the terms.