Dwarka is a city on the western part of Gujarat, an Indian state, on the Saurashtra peninsula next to the Arabian Sea. Categorized under ‘Chardham’ and ‘sapta-puris’, this city is of great importance to people of Hindu religion. In fact, the city was once upon a time called ‘The Golden City’.
The city derived its name ‘Dwarka’ from ‘dwara’ which means door and ‘ka’ referring to Brahma, the God, which when fused together suggests ‘Gateway to Spiritual Union with God Brahma’. This ancient city’s origin dates back to 1500 BC and the city’s name is often mentioned in Hindu religious texts such as the ‘Gita’ and ‘Puranas’.
Dwarka is also believed to be related to the life of Lord Krishna who is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The city is especially known as a historical and religious place. The city sits near the Gomati River and has beaches where beach and water activities are held.
Delhi is best known as the capital city of India and as a center for private sector jobs. It is a part of the National Capital Region and has a number of well known tourist attractions inside and also in the vicinity of the city. Agra and Jaipur are some examples; Agra is famed for its magnificent Taj Mahal and Jaipur for its numerous historical and religious monuments.
All these tourist destinations around the city are properly connected by buses, trains etc and are easily accessible from the national capital. Agra can be reached in just 3 hours. Ranthambhore National park in Rajasthan is also a popular attraction. You can look through good hotel packages offered ranging from budget to luxury hotels.
Public transports such as buses and metros have a healthy network in Delhi and connect most parts of the city. These transport services make moving around the city a convenient and easy matter.
If you want to travel from Dwarka to Delhi, there are several flights that ply between the cities. Airlines also offer discounts on ticket prices at certain times of the year. You can make reservations on trains on the internet nowadays. If you are planning to visit the Indian national capital and travel from Dwarka to Delhi, it’s advised to make the bookings sooner than later because the city attracts a lot of tourists during peak season. The city is also popular for its tasty North Indian street food and cheap street shopping.
