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Dunny Point

A pristine sandbar at the tip of Bet Dwarka island — clear shallow water, soft sand and big horizons, reached by a boat-and-walk adventure.

AT A GLANCE Quick Facts
📍 LOCATION Tip of Bet Dwarka island
🏖️ TYPE Sandbar & beach
🛶 ACCESS Boat + walk / camel cart
🌊 WATER Clear shallows
🏕️ FACILITIES Minimal — come prepared
🎟️ ENTRY Free
☀️ BEST TIME Winter
⏱️ DURATION Half day
ABOUT THE PLACE

The island's wild, seaward edge

At the far end of the island of Bet Dwarka, beyond its temples and lanes, lies Dunny Point — a pristine sandbar where the land dissolves into clear, shallow turquoise water and wide, empty horizons. It is Bet Dwarka’s wild, seaward side, and a world away from the pilgrim bustle.

Getting there is part of the adventure. From the island, a short boat ride and a walk — or a bumpy camel-cart ride across the sand — bring you to a beach that feels gloriously remote, with soft sand, gentle water and almost no development. It’s a favourite of travellers who want to pair Bet Dwarka’s spiritual side with a stretch of quiet, unspoilt coast.

Come prepared — facilities are minimal, so bring water and sun protection, and keep an eye on the tides and your return boat.

Illustration — a remote island sandbar.

HISTORY

From a riverside experiment to the road to freedom

Illustration — soft sand and shallows.

The island

Bet Dwarka is best known for its Krishna temple and shrines.

The far tip

Beyond them lies Dunny Point, a remote sandbar.

Discovery

Travellers seek it out for its clear water and quiet.

Today

An offbeat beach escape after the temples.

WHY VISIT

Reasons to make the time

🏖️

Pristine sandbar

Soft sand and clear shallow water.

🛶

Boat-and-walk

An adventure to reach it.

🌅

Big horizons

Wide, empty sea views.

🐫

Camel carts

A fun ride across the sand.

🤫

Remote & quiet

Far from the pilgrim crowds.

⛴️

With Bet Dwarka

A seaward add-on to the island.

HIGHLIGHTS

What to look for inside

SANDBAR

Clear shallows

Turquoise water and pale sand.

HORIZON

Empty coast

Wide, unspoilt sea views.

THINGS TO DO

How to spend an hour or two

01

Reach the island

Cross to Bet Dwarka from Okha.

02

Take a boat/cart

Ride out toward the sandbar.

03

Walk the sand

Stroll the pristine beach.

04

Wade the shallows

Enjoy the gentle, clear water.

05

Soak the views

Take in the empty horizons.

06

Mind the tide

Time your return carefully.

Illustration — a pristine sandbar.

ARCHITECTURE & SETTING

Where the island meets the sea

Dunny Point is pure nature — no buildings, no monuments, just a long, low spit of sand reaching out from the tip of Bet Dwarka into shallow, clear sea. Its shape shifts with the tides, the sandbar growing and shrinking as the water rises and falls.

That emptiness is exactly the appeal: a wide, open beach with soft sand underfoot, gentle water and uninterrupted horizons, reached only by a little effort.

A natural sand spit

Clear, shallow water

Tide-shaped shoreline

No development — pure coast

BEST TIME TO VISIT

When to go

WINTERNov – Feb★★★★★

Cool and pleasant — the best season for the Dwarka coast.

MONSOONJul – Sep★★★☆☆

Warm and humid with sea breezes; lush and atmospheric.

SUMMERMar – Jun★★★☆☆

Hot and bright; sea breezes ease it — go early or late.

⏰ Go in winter, set out early, carry water and sun cover, and confirm your return-boat and tide timings.

PLANNING ESSENTIALS

Timings & entry

🕗TIMINGSDaylight (tide)
  • Best visited by day on a suitable tide
  • Reached by boat-and-walk or camel cart
  • Facilities are minimal — come prepared
  • Allow a relaxed half day
🎟️ENTRYFree
  • No entry fee
  • Boat / camel-cart rides are charged
  • Carry water, sun protection and cash
  • Watch tides and your return boat
HOW TO REACH

Getting there

✈️

By Air

Jamnagar Airport (~160 km), then road to Okha.

⛴️

By Ferry

Cross from Okha to Bet Dwarka, then onward.

🛶

On the island

A boat ride or camel cart to the sandbar.

NEARBY DISTANCES
Bet Dwarka temple — on the island · Okha jetty — by ferry · Nageshwar — via Okha · Dwarka — 30 km+
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE

At the sandbar

SAND & SEA

Soft sand, clear water, big skies

🏖️

What to shoot

The sandbar curving into the shallows.

🌅

Best light

Morning and late afternoon.

🐫

Local colour

Camel carts and boats on the sand.

💧

Protect gear

Keep cameras safe near the water.

TRAVEL TIPS

Know before you go

1Go in winter for the best weather.
2Set out early in the day.
3Carry water, sun cover and cash.
4Confirm return-boat and tide timings.
5Facilities are minimal — come prepared.
6Pair it with the Bet Dwarka temples.
NEARBY FOOD

Where to eat around the ashram

THALI

Kathiawadi Thali

Unlimited rotla, kadhi, shaak and ghee-rich fare.

SNACKS

Ganthiya & farsan

Sev, ganthiya and fried snacks in the bazaars.

STREET FOOD

Temple-town bites

Chaat, kachori and sweets near the temple.

🍽️GOOD TO KNOW

Pure-veg & prasad

Dwarka is largely vegetarian; temple prasad is offered.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Dunny Point FAQ

Where is Dunny Point?

At the far tip of Bet Dwarka island, beyond the temples.

How do I get there?

Cross to Bet Dwarka, then take a boat ride and walk — or a camel cart — to the sandbar.

Is there an entry fee?

No; boat and camel-cart rides are charged.

What's it like?

A pristine, undeveloped sandbar with soft sand and clear shallow water.

Are there facilities?

Minimal — bring water, sun protection and cash.

When's the best time?

Winter, on a suitable tide; set out early.

Is it safe to swim?

The shallows are gentle, but mind the tides and currents.

What should I watch for?

Tide times and your return-boat schedule.

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