Dwarka, an ancient city rumoured to be lost beneath the sea, is getting a new lease of life through submarine tourism: underwater explorations that will allow tourists to witness its myriad marine wonders. The Gujarat government has signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Mazgaon Dockyard Limited (MDL) for this tourism project. It will offer unique underwater adventures around Bet Dwarka, a small island off the coast of Dwarka — the city of Hindu Lord Krishna — and the lost city of Dwarka, which has submerged in the Arabian Sea.
Gujarat’s submarine tourism: Uniting spiritual pilgrimage and marine explorations
Taking cues from the submersible expedition to the Titanic shipwreck in the Atlantic Sea, this project marks India’s first-ever submarine-based tourism. Dwarka is believed to have been created by Lord Krishna and stands as a centre of spiritual growth and mythological importance in Gujarat. Currently, the city’s Dwarkadhish Temple, also called Jagat…
