Dwarkadhish Temple
Dwarka, Gujarat · Dwarka travel guide
Main temple
Dwarkadhish Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is one of the four sacred Char Dham shrines and a significant Hindu pilgrimage site.
Plan your visit
| Time to spend | About 1.5 h (1–3 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 7–8:30 AM — morning darshan, cooler; 7–8:30 PM — evening aarti |
| Avoid | 12:30–5 PM — temple closed in the afternoon |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Apr–May |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sun: 1:30–7 AM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Setting | Indoor & outdoor |
| Effort | Easy — 56 steps down to Gomti Ghat |
| Good for | Families, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 on Google (71,547 reviews) |
Janmashtami (Aug) draws enormous crowds; Oct–Mar is pleasant in this hot coastal town.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need at Dwarkadhish Temple?
Most visitors spend about 1.5 h; 1–3 h depending on pace.
What is the best time to visit Dwarkadhish Temple?
7–8:30 AM, for morning darshan, cooler. The best months are Oct–Mar.
What is the entry fee for Dwarkadhish Temple?
Entry is free.
What are the timings of Dwarkadhish Temple?
Mon–Sun: 1:30–7 AM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM.
Is there a dress code at Dwarkadhish Temple?
Modest Indian attire; remove footwear; phones deposited
More things to do in Dwarka
- Nageshwar Jyotirling temple
- Shivrajpur Blue Flag Beach
- Bet Dwarka Island
- Kirti Mandir (Mahatma Gandhi's Birth Place)
- Gomti Ghat Dwarka
- Rukmini Devi Mandir
- Beyt Dwarka
- Chowpati Beach