Bet Dwarka

Bet (pronounced ‘Bait’ Dwarka also known as Shankhodara, is an island located near the shores of Okha which is situated around 30 kms from Dwarka, in the Gulf of Kutch. It said that Lord Krishna resided here while Dwarka was his constitutional seat. The name Bet Dwarka came from the famous legend revolving around Krishna’s childhood friend, Sudama who came to his house and offered him tandool poha as bhet (gift). Hop on to a ferry boat for an enchanting 15-minute journey to reach Bet Dwarka. The main attraction in Bet Dwarka is the majestic Dwarkadhish Temple that has a gigantic statue of Lord Krishna plated in gold. This statue was made by Krishna’s queen, Rukmini. The other important landmarks here include the place where Sudama met Krishna, Rukmini’s Temple, Shri Keshavji’s Temple and Mahaprabhuji ni Baithak. Additionally, one can also visit Hanuman Dandi where Hanuman met his son Makardwaja. This is five kms away from the main temple and can be reached via scooter rickshaws. Apart from this, there are other landmarks such as the Sidi Bawa Pir Dargah, the Haji Kirmai Dargah and a Gurdwara that would evoke the devout in you.