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Dwarka

Train

We took 12267 / HAPA DURONTO EX @23:10 and reached HAPA @11:45

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Hapa

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Dwarka

Car

Located on the western tip of the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat, Dwarka is believed to be the capital city of Lord Krishna's kingdom. Known as Devbhoomi Dwarka, Dwarka boasts of being the only city that is a part of both Char Dham.

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Nageshwar Temple situated in Dwarka is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. It is located on the route between Gomati Dwarka and the Bait Dwarka Island on the coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat. Also sometimes known as Nagnath Temple.

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Monument

The story is related krishna giving salvation to king nrug that has turned into kuklash (komodo dragon) due to unresolved case of a donated cow during his kingship. But people have thrown polybags in the water and it seems to be in worst condition.

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Dwarkadhish Temple also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a Chalukya styled architecture, dedicated to Lord Krishna. The town of Dwarka has its history dated back to the Kingdom of Dwaraka in Mahabharata. The five storied main shrine is grand.

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Hotel Stay

Well maintained HOTEL KAVYA on main road. Cleanliness and location is good. Staff service is very good, they guide I well and can arrange everything. Stayed for the night much needed rest

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Car

We did are checklist while heading back to the Hapa station.

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Nestled 12 km from Dwarka along the Dwarka-Okha Highway in Gujarat, Shivrajpur Beach is one of the most renowned beaches in the state. It is a white sand beach with azure blue waters that received the prestigious Blue Flag Beach.

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Situated around 30 km from the main town of Dwarka, Beyt Island (also called Bet Dwarka or Shankodhar) is a small island which was the main port in the region before the development of Okha. Located at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch.

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A legendary lake in Gujarat, Gopi Talav is located in Dwarka. Legend has it that this lake used to be the childhood memory of Lord Krishna where he used to perform the dance of "raas' for his female admirers, also known as Gopis.

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Train

We headed back to Mumbai Central after a fun filled Trip in 12268 / MMCT DURONTO EXP @19:45 and reached Mumbai Central @08:00

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