Okha is the port city located in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. This small coastal town of western ghat is famous for the temple called Bet Dwarka. Bet Dwarka is popularly known as the kingdom of Lord Krishna. Bet Dwarka is a small island situated some 30 miles away from Dwaraka.
The people of Okha speak Hindi language and Gujarati language. It is because these two languages are the main official languages spoken in this city. This city is located on a narrow strip of land that projects directly into sea.
Okha, the census town of Jamnagar district of Gujarat come into the focus for Bet Dwarka. This town is situated at sea coast and its port lies close to Pakistan. Earlier this city was captured and was ruled by many Hindu and Muslim kings. Later on with the Independence of India in the year 1947, this city also became independent and was developed as a city of Gujarat state in 1960. The port of this sea is protected by Indian navy and coast guards. The port of Okha helps in export business that is carried out on large scale.
The local and national tourists visiting this city will find temperate and cool weather. Okha enjoys varied climatic conditions and that are summers, monsoons and winters. The summer temperature is basically hot and humid but at night temperature decreases and becomes mild cold. The monsoons also occur in this city that brings heavy rainfall. The ideal time to visit this city is considered from October to April.
Okha is a city of Gujarat state and is surrounded by sea on its three sides. Even it consists of a sandy beach that is seen on Arabian Sea coast. Okha is closely connected with rail and roadways. Many trains run from various cities of India and provide the rail route till Okha railway station. One can also reach at the nearest airport that is situated at Jamnagar district at a distance of 175kms. There are few airlines services, which provide cost effective plane fares so that one can easily reach this city. Also this city has a port that is connected well with the state highway and national highway. The tourists can even hire cabs, taxis and jeeps and travel to this city by roads. There are many private buses and state buses, which provide the facility of transportations to this city.
Okha is the combination of business, history and archaeological importance. This city has a port that helps in growth of economy. There are many multinational companies exporting and importing the products to this city. Some industries related to fishing, salt processing and automobile supports the Okha financial position. The tourists visiting this city can easily locate various accommodations ranging from luxury to most budgeted ones.
Okha, the port city of western India allures the tourists for eco-tourism, pilgrimage tourism and leisure tourism. Every year thousands of pilgrims or the Hindu devotees visit this city of Okha to worship their deity Lord Krishna, who was once the ruler in mythological days at Bet Dwarka. Out of these, there are hundreds of small islands in Okha that are located at natural coral reefs and in surrounding areas. The tourists visiting this city can enjoy some recreational activities. Even dolphin watching can also be entertained by the arrivals. The visitors can also travel at Dwarka city as it resides close to Okha city. Bet Dwarka is a pilgrimage centre it inhabit an ancient temple and is just 2kms far from Okha Nageshwar. Okha Nageshwar is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva (Mahadeva) and lies 22 kms far from Okha Dwarka.
