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- Sanjiv D44 contributionsDirty pilgrimageThe place is of utmost importance for Hindu pilgrims but the cleanliness is below standard. Despite yet to be inaugurated connecting bridge, the surrounding of the temple area is filthy, lacks cleanliness & without any facilities such as drinking water, toilets etc. Nothing is managed properly here & shame to the local authorities.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 19, 2024
- shekharNew Delhi, India785 contributionsTemple area need Urgent FaceliftBeyt Dwarka temple is must visit if you are in Dwarka. Avoid travelling by boat instead take a road trip out there through sudama setu. Temple trust must ensure its maintained upto the desired standard. Area upkeep and queue management need facelift. Inside pandits try to flee you, just donate in donation box. There are locker facilities available for keeping mobile and electronic gadgets. Local administration is requested to urgently do up the area in line with Swatch Bharat mission.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 9, 2024
- Iso Cosmic9 contributionsBet Dwarka / Beyt Dwarka Temples to Visit.Bet Dwarka Places to Visit. 1. Dwarkadiesh Temple. 2. Golden Dwarka statue museum. 3. Dandi Hanuman. 4. Abhaya Mata Mandir. 5. Neilkant Mahadev . 6. Sudarshana Sethu. You would have to engage an auto rickshaw or rent a bike or car to see all places, you may need about 4 hrs time to visit around Bet Dwarka to visit all temples. 1. Dwarkadiesh temple at bet dwarka closes by 1 pm afternoon and reopens by 5:00 pm evening. 2. "Dandi Hanuman" is about 5 kms ride from the Dwarkadiesh temple at Bet Dwarka. A must visit old temple with a rare statue of 'Lord Hanuman' and his son 'MakaraDwaja' together. Such a temple is no where to be seen in the whole world other than this place. There is a mention of a legend, an episode depicted in some of ancient sanatana scriptures connected to the temple and its pre-historic ancient history. 3. Abhaya Mata Mandir This is an ancient temple, its an Swayambhu Vigraha of Mata ji situated on the island next to Sudharshan Sethu, its surrounded with old Banyan trees, Neem Trees, Peepal trees elevating the temples grandure. Turn Right after the Sudarshana Sethu and continue for 1 km to reach this Temple. 4. Neilkant Mahadev Temple. One has to cross the Sudarshan Sethu and turn Right and head towards Abhaya Mata mandir road for 1 km, at the Intersection take the Left turn and continue for for 1.2 km at the very dead end amidst sparsely dense forest is an old Temple at least 800 years of history repainted and renovated, hidden away from the usual crowd is the Neilkant Mahadev Temple, if you are lucky, you may spot some wild life and exotic migratory birds, especially during Summer.Visited June 2024Traveled soloWritten June 23, 2024
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Mallika
Bengaluru, India140 contributions
Dec 2019
This must do experience in Dwaraka trip was the worse part of the trip. Except for relatively cheap souvenir shopping (compared to Dwaraka), there is nothing good to mention. The boats have no governance on how many people to take, how much to charge, no proper que, too much crowing, so system of even getting in and out. It is a major disaster waiting to happen.
The temple takes hardly few min to visit, however purohits cause unnecessary crowding by holding up the ques and charge money for anything and everything. Sudhama's rice or prasad is given only after you prove you are a Brahmin!! that too for a huge cost!!
Worse of all is the board who controls the shrine doesn't even bother to offer toilet facilities for thousands who travel so far and long. The one place for toilet has not a drop of clean water!! Some one please remind them of public hygiene, the whole island is dirty, stinky and overcrowded. Temple closes between 12- 4 still boats keep dumping tourists on the island, with no public facilities, one can guess the situation.
The temple takes hardly few min to visit, however purohits cause unnecessary crowding by holding up the ques and charge money for anything and everything. Sudhama's rice or prasad is given only after you prove you are a Brahmin!! that too for a huge cost!!
Worse of all is the board who controls the shrine doesn't even bother to offer toilet facilities for thousands who travel so far and long. The one place for toilet has not a drop of clean water!! Some one please remind them of public hygiene, the whole island is dirty, stinky and overcrowded. Temple closes between 12- 4 still boats keep dumping tourists on the island, with no public facilities, one can guess the situation.
Written January 14, 2020
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Deepak Shah
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Mar 2022
Ferry gets filled up like Mumbai Local trains in normal time. As an adventure lover who always weighs Risks and rewards, would certainly rate ferry ride to beyt as unsafe. Alternative hiring private boats charge exorbitant amount. We did get a better ferry on return by paying Rs 50 per person which did not take any standees, but wish there was lack info and guidance. The temple at Beyt Dwarka was too much crowded and all corona safety measures by Yatri's goes for a toss. Not a place for those looking for peace and safety. Wait till a new bridge is ready in 1/2 years.
Written March 12, 2022
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Bhikaji Deshmukh
Aurangabad District, India221 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Bet refers to islands. Some people told mythological stories about lord Krishna and his friends sudama meeting spot (in hindi bhet) that's why the name got Beyt Dwarka but the bet originally referred as island in hindi so it is called as bet Dwarka where Dwarkadhish Temple is located. Only option to reach Bet Dwarka is ferry from okha port. Ferry ride is available from okha port cost 20₹ one side. Coastal road is in progress and will soon be delivered in service so that devotee, tourist and visitors can easily be reach to islands by road 24 x7.
Written January 31, 2023
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drrganesh
New Delhi, India413 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Situated roughly a half hour ride from Dwarka, this needs to be reached by a ferry( incredibly crowded, 20 rupees / person / ride) We booked a "cabin" for 500. Roughly 10 -15 minutes ride.
Then be prepared to be surrounded by auto drivers offering to drop you to the temple. The main temple is a short walk from the ferry terminal and if you get there early in the morning, lines are short.
Another Hanuman temple needs to be done by auto( Roughly 30 rupees / person). It's not really worth the visit if one is short on time.
Then be prepared to be surrounded by auto drivers offering to drop you to the temple. The main temple is a short walk from the ferry terminal and if you get there early in the morning, lines are short.
Another Hanuman temple needs to be done by auto( Roughly 30 rupees / person). It's not really worth the visit if one is short on time.
Written March 29, 2023
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meghavi p
Bengaluru, India11 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
You feel It is a very quite Temple after visiting dwarka main temple. There is no much queue you can take darshan easily. But the main problem is to get there through ferry. Because it is so crowded and unsafe . If you are traveling with children than, You should hire private ferry only even though you pay more. Common ferry is cheap but there is so much risk they do not provide any life jacket.
Written January 18, 2020
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Prinadventure
Hong Kong, China3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We were told a trip to Dwarkadham (business capital of Sri Krishna) is incomplete without visiting Beyt Dwarka (residence of Sri Krishna). So with high spirits we decided to visit the island. Though it is historically very important but is completely mis managed by the locals, who are all out to make money. Currently the only mode to reach the island is from Okha in redundant boats and an equally chaotic ticket counter-reminded me of mass exodus from countries.
After braving it to the island in overly stuffed boats (going upto 200 passengers in big boats), we were
subjected to a complete stampede at the main temple.
The only respite was the young private auto driver we got who motivated us to see other 2 famous temples and took us around in his auto.
The exit from the island was equally bad, with a stampede like situation while boarding and getting off the boat with callous boat captains. The life jackets were also stashed on a post, which served more of a decorative purpose, as no one could remove them.
Very sad to see such a historically important place being totally mismanaged, authorities should definitely step in for crowd management and making it a better place for the common man who travels from far to see sacred places.
After braving it to the island in overly stuffed boats (going upto 200 passengers in big boats), we were
subjected to a complete stampede at the main temple.
The only respite was the young private auto driver we got who motivated us to see other 2 famous temples and took us around in his auto.
The exit from the island was equally bad, with a stampede like situation while boarding and getting off the boat with callous boat captains. The life jackets were also stashed on a post, which served more of a decorative purpose, as no one could remove them.
Very sad to see such a historically important place being totally mismanaged, authorities should definitely step in for crowd management and making it a better place for the common man who travels from far to see sacred places.
Written November 15, 2023
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MohanBhat
Karwar, India288 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Nearly 25 kms from Details, and we have to go by boat from Okha, the last port of Western India. Most of pilgrims who visit Betdwarika in morning hours and afternoon hours. The original place of Lord Krishna. Belief is most important in Indian Spirituality. Daily visitors to this old temple are several thousands from all over India. I have seen aged pilgrims common.
Written February 5, 2020
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Iso Cosmic
9 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Bet Dwarka Places to Visit.
1. Dwarkadiesh Temple.
2. Golden Dwarka statue museum.
3. Dandi Hanuman.
4. Abhaya Mata Mandir.
5. Neilkant Mahadev .
6. Sudarshana Sethu.
You would have to engage an auto rickshaw or rent a bike or car to see all places, you may need about 4 hrs time to visit around Bet Dwarka to visit all temples.
1. Dwarkadiesh temple at bet dwarka closes by 1 pm afternoon and reopens by 5:00 pm evening.
2. "Dandi Hanuman" is about 5 kms ride from the Dwarkadiesh temple at Bet Dwarka. A must visit old temple with a rare statue of 'Lord Hanuman' and his son 'MakaraDwaja' together. Such a temple is no where to be seen in the whole world other than this place. There is a mention of a legend, an episode depicted in some of ancient sanatana scriptures connected to the temple and its pre-historic ancient history.
3. Abhaya Mata Mandir
This is an ancient temple, its an Swayambhu Vigraha of Mata ji situated on the island next to Sudharshan Sethu, its surrounded with old Banyan trees, Neem Trees, Peepal trees elevating the temples grandure.
Turn Right after the Sudarshana Sethu and continue for 1 km to reach this Temple.
4. Neilkant Mahadev Temple.
One has to cross the Sudarshan Sethu and turn Right and head towards Abhaya Mata mandir road for 1 km, at the Intersection take the Left turn and continue for for 1.2 km at the very dead end amidst sparsely dense forest is an old Temple at least 800 years of history repainted and renovated, hidden away from the usual crowd is the Neilkant Mahadev Temple, if you are lucky, you may spot some wild life and exotic migratory birds, especially during Summer.
1. Dwarkadiesh Temple.
2. Golden Dwarka statue museum.
3. Dandi Hanuman.
4. Abhaya Mata Mandir.
5. Neilkant Mahadev .
6. Sudarshana Sethu.
You would have to engage an auto rickshaw or rent a bike or car to see all places, you may need about 4 hrs time to visit around Bet Dwarka to visit all temples.
1. Dwarkadiesh temple at bet dwarka closes by 1 pm afternoon and reopens by 5:00 pm evening.
2. "Dandi Hanuman" is about 5 kms ride from the Dwarkadiesh temple at Bet Dwarka. A must visit old temple with a rare statue of 'Lord Hanuman' and his son 'MakaraDwaja' together. Such a temple is no where to be seen in the whole world other than this place. There is a mention of a legend, an episode depicted in some of ancient sanatana scriptures connected to the temple and its pre-historic ancient history.
3. Abhaya Mata Mandir
This is an ancient temple, its an Swayambhu Vigraha of Mata ji situated on the island next to Sudharshan Sethu, its surrounded with old Banyan trees, Neem Trees, Peepal trees elevating the temples grandure.
Turn Right after the Sudarshana Sethu and continue for 1 km to reach this Temple.
4. Neilkant Mahadev Temple.
One has to cross the Sudarshan Sethu and turn Right and head towards Abhaya Mata mandir road for 1 km, at the Intersection take the Left turn and continue for for 1.2 km at the very dead end amidst sparsely dense forest is an old Temple at least 800 years of history repainted and renovated, hidden away from the usual crowd is the Neilkant Mahadev Temple, if you are lucky, you may spot some wild life and exotic migratory birds, especially during Summer.
Written June 23, 2024
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Vivek M
Noida, India22 contributions
Jun 2022
An ancient temple constructed where Lord Krishn met his poor friend & classmate Sudama. One has to travel in the boat to cross the sea to an island. Boat are running, I would say, at every 5 minutes with lots of rush but quite comfortable and ease. Everyone has to walk more than a kilometer to temple though Dhela is available for those who do not want to walk. A worth place to visit. It will take atleast an hour from the Okha jetty.
Written June 19, 2022
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sandy m
New Delhi, India25 contributions
Mar 2023
A very nice place which is the residence of Lord Krishna. Try to visit before 0800h in the morning. The boats operate from a jetty near Okha. The boats are crowded and no one wears life vests. The ticket price is Rs 20(one way) on these boats. But if you can afford, try to book the full boat. It will cost around Rs 2500/-(you have to negotiate though). If you book the full boat, then you will not have to wait for the boat to get filled and thus save time. The Temple is closed between 0800h and 1000h. After that there is heavy rush. So do the darshan before 0800h. Also it becomes hot hater on in the day. Avoid sundays and holidays.
Written March 28, 2023
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Do you recommend any best place to stay in dwarika?
Also what about the visit to somnath as well?
We are planning for this holi to go dwarikadhish and somnath.
Thank you in advance.
Written March 16, 2019
We stayed in club mahendra. It was very nice and comfortable. Do not miss to visit sonata temple. Like kasi the temple has to be visited at least once in your life time. You can read my review of the temple. In dwaraka leaving the main temple you have several places to visit.
At sonata Lords is a very good place to stay.
Written March 20, 2019
1800hrs is the last that goes from here and accordingly they manage to bring all back
Written January 20, 2019
If we offer flower garlands, will they put them on bhagvan kesavji at Beyt Dwarika?
Written March 17, 2018
They do put it at legs and neck too. However ensure you reach i nearly hours of morning. Less crowd will be more peacefull
Written March 19, 2018
What is the starting time of ferry service in early morning to reach bhait dwarka??
Written January 8, 2018
The starting time of ferry service is morning 8:30 am. and it takes 20 min ferry to reach Bhait Dwarka.
in each ferry they take minimum 100 PPL in one go and wait till it is filled.
Written January 8, 2018
Hi I am planning to visit Bait dwarka & Jyotirlinga temple on Friday Morning from dwarka. Can anyone suggest , at what time I should start from Dwarka to cover both places & where should i go first and how much time it will take in total. Also I have a plan to go to Somnath from there same day.
Written November 14, 2017
You can start anytime of the day but avoid late evenings as the boats to and fro baith Dwarka goes down and also they overload which could create chaos.
The Jyotirlinga temple can be visited after bait dwarka as it is on the way.
Written November 15, 2017
lchandrareddy
Kadapa, India
we are group of 30 members visiting Dwarka in the month of May 2017 and wants to spend morning to evening at Dwarka and leaving dwarka at 8.00 PM. What are best places to visit in Dwarka. Pl suggest us in one order and time for travel and to spend.
Written January 28, 2017
Hi there are lot of temples in and around Dwaraka. I recommend bait Dwaraka. Rukmini temple and the moksha place of lord Krishna . You can cover everything in a day
Written February 3, 2017
What are the best transport options from Dwarka to Bait Dwarka and back? Primary concern is getting back to Dwarka from the jetty in the evening. Also, is the temple not open in the morning?
Written August 7, 2016
Only way to reach from Dwarka to bait dwarka is by a boat. (20 Rs. per person). but you have to wait for few minutes till boat is fully filled with passsengers. Reach Dwarka before 12 noon, so you have darshan of the temple, and then afternoon should be spared for bait dwarka, gopi lake, rukmani temple etc. Buses are easily available for complete sight seeing, in the morning (around 8 am) and afternoon (around 2 pm)
Written August 22, 2016
Planning to go to Bhati Dwarka and Dunny point from there. Morning or evening sunset which is a better time? When is the last boat leave from there? I am going to hire a private boat
Written April 27, 2016
A Tripadvisor member
Ghaziabad, India
Hi,
I will suggest that don't wait for the last boat because if you missed the boat then you have to stay at the island which is not having any amenities like Guest houses or hotels etc. So I prefer to visit the place in morning.
Private boats are very costlier in comparison with public boats. However if you can manage the expenses, then from safety point of concern, private boats are better option.
The only attraction and enthusiasm was the journey over the sea on the boat. The temple on the island was under construction. Except the Temple, there is nothing on that island. So I will suggest to carry food items as well.
Thanking You.
Regards,
Abhay Bhardwaj
Written April 27, 2016
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