Exploring Gujarat: A Trip from Dwarka to Somnath, Gir and Junagadh

If you are planning a trip to Dwarka, you must visit the town of Lord Shiva Somnath, a beautiful beach in Diu, which attracts Gir Forest and Junagadh. Here we describe some of the finest routes and best accommodation options to stay in Dwarka, Somnath, Gir and Junagadh, which will help you plan your memorable trip. This post provides a brief description of the route from Dwarka.

How to Reach Dwarka

Dwarkadhish Mandir is one of Gujarat’s most well-known temples. This temple is known as Chardham in Hindu mythology. Lord Krishna is worshipped as Dwarkadhish here. Dwarka is well-connected with many other cities. All the frequencies are easily accessible, whether by train or bus.

How to Reach Dwarka By Flight

Porbandar and Jamnagar airports are the nearest to Dwarka. They are well connected to many cities. It has regular round-trip flights to Delhi, Bombay, Hyderabad and Kolkata; all the flights stop at Ahmedabad airport as well. Jamnagar airport is around 133 kilometers away and takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach. On the other side, Porbandar airport is 105 kilometers away and takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach.

You can take a private taxi or cab to Dwarka from both airports, which is easily found outside the airport. Other options of transportation include public buses or trains that will take you directly to Dwarka. With the help of these buses or trains, you can easily reach Dwarka.

How to Reach Dwarka By Train

Several trains are available from Porbandar and Jamnagar to Dwarka. Here, we mentioned many of them. It is suggested to check the latest timing on the official website while travelling.

Also, don’t forget to check Dwarkadhish Temple Darshan Timings and History

How to Reach Dwarka By Bus

Many bus services of the GSTRC are run daily between Jamnagar to Dwarka and Porbandar to Dwarka. You can check some of the timing here, still, it is necessary to check the latest bus timing on their official website.

Dharamshala and Hotel in Dwarka

YatraDham.org provides the best stay option near Dwarkadhish Mandir and Railway Station as well. All the stay options are within your budget and have all the required amenities. Check out the below options.

• Yatrik Nivas
• Shri Swaminarayan Bhaktidham (Near Railway Station)
• Hotel Vandana
• Maharaja Agarasen Bhawan
• Rameshwar Bhavan

How to Reach Somnath From Dwarka

Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple is located in Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Gujarat. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of India’s 12 jyotirlingas. The distance between Dwarka and Somnath is about 237 kilometers, which takes 4 to 5 hours to travel. You can hire a private cab or use public transportation like GSRTC buses from Dwarka to Somnath.

Dwarka to Somnath Bus Timings

Somnath is located 237 km from Dwarka, which takes approximately 5 to 6 hours via bus. Many GRSTCs as well as private tourist buses are available for this route.

Dwarka to Somnath Train Timings

Dwarka and Somnath both have their own railway stations and between these routes, one train runs daily, which takes you to Somnath early in the morning. There is another option available, which is the Velavar Junction. Velavar is 7 km away from Somnath and many private cabs can easily accessible from there.

Dharamshala and Hotel in Somnath

If you are looking for the best and family-friendly accommodation near Somnath Jyotiling then check the below options. YatraDham.org helps you select the best stay option and provides you finest service.

• Hotel Sukhnath (Near Railway Station)
• Hotel Triveni Darshan
• Hotel Dev Inn
• Shree Leuva Patel Samaj Atithi Bhavan
• Kadva Patel Samaj

How to Reach Gir From Somnath

Sasan Gir is located in Gujarat state. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The wildlife sanctuary of Gir, also known as Sasan Gir, covers 1,400 square kilometers of area. Sasan Gir is home to Asiatic lions.

People come from all around the country and abroad to see this amazing animal. It’s a wildlife lover’s heaven. Somnath to Gir is around 60 km away, which takes 2 hours to reach. You can take a private taxi or cab to visit Gir, or you can use public transportation.

Travel Somnath to Gir By Bus

If you want to go via bus, then only one bus of GSRTC is available for this route. It is necessary to check the latest bus schedule, which is easily available on the GSRTC website.

Somnath to Gir Bus Timing: 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM

Hotels in SasanGir

If you want to stay in Gir and enjoy a safari with all the nearby attractions then have a look at option YatraDham.org offers you the best stay in SasanGir to accomplish your trip.

How to Reach Junagadh From Gir

Junagadh is located at the foot of the Girnar Hills in western Gujarat. It is famous for Girnar Hill, forts and cave temples. As the gateway to the Somnath Temple and the Gir National Park, Junagadh draws one in with the charm of its heritage.

If you want to visit Girnar Hill then it takes one or two days extra which gives you a memorable experience mountain climbing. It has 9999 steps and holds a special place for Hindu devotees, for more details about the Girnar Parikrama Route Map and Distance check the below link.

Let’s explore Girnar Parikrama Route Map and Distance

Gir to Junagadh distance is approximately 72 km, which takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach there. Many private taxis and cabs are available for this route. If you want to go via bus, then all the information related to the bus is mentioned below.

Bus Timing from Gir to Junagadh

Dharamshala and Hotel in Junagadh

If you are looking for the best and budgeted stay option in Junagadh then check here all the options are available which are near to Railway station and Bus station as well. YatraDham.org helps you select accommodation that gives you a familiar atmosphere.

• Hotel Rudra
• Hotel Shikhar Palace
• Shri Bharati Ashram
• Mangalam Yatrik Bhavan

How to Reach Diu From Somnath

Diu is a small town surrounded by beaches on all sides. This small town is well-connected with all the cities of Gujarat. Several frequencies are available to reach there, you can even hire a private vehicle to travel within town. Many visitors add Diu to their travel route while visiting Somnath.

If you want to enjoy the environment of Seasor then definitely you can add Diu to your bucket list while visiting Somnath. It also has an ancient fort with a wonderful beach. Where you can enjoy many activities.

Travel Somnath to Diu By Bus

Somnath to Diu distance is approximately 84 km which takes 2 hours to reach via road trip. For this route, many private cabs and taxis are easily available or you can go via GSRTC buses.

Tips For Your Wonderful Trip

• For any kind of Public transportation check all the latest timing on their official website.
• If you travel during vacation or on special occasions confirm your stay reservation first, due to the heavy rush many times it’s difficult to find the best accommodation.
• Keep necessary medicine while traveling.
• Make copies of important documents and keep them with you.

FAQs

Here we mentioned all the possible routes and best accommodation options that make your journey comfortable and memorable as well. If you have any further doubts please let us know in the comment section.