Porbandar

Porbandar

"The birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi"

Porbandar Tourism

The birth place of Mahatma Gandhi, Porbandar is a beautiful beach town with some temples and dams, and is now also a popular trading hub.

The coastal city with a significant event in its history is a tourist destination which modestly offers a number of attractions. Apart from the haveli where Gandhiji was born which has now been converted into a temple, there are a few more temples, dams, reservoirs, serene beaches and wildlife spots as well to add to your experience in Porbandar. It attracts pilgrims with temples such as the Sudama Mandir, Bharat Mandir, Ram Dhoon Mandir, Hanuman temple and more.

Tourist attractions

The best time to visit is October to March.

• Kirti Mandir, a temple and a memorial of MK Gandhi, built originally by Maharaja Sayaji Rao III in 1936 AD, and the nearby Rana bapu’s Mahal (birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi)
• Bharat Mandir (A permanent exhibition of culture, history and geometry about India. It was established by Shri Nanjibhai Kalidas Mehta)
• Tara Mandir (one of the oldest planetariums of India)
• Ram Krishna Mission (Swami Vivekananda stayed here for four months)
• Shree Sudama ji mandir: one of the few temple built in India in his name
• Shree Hari Mandir or Sandipani temple (handled by Ramesh Oza): a massive temple complex
• The Huzoor Palace, Daria Raj Mahal Palace, Darbargadh and the Sartanji Choro
• Chowpati beach: one of the cleanest in coastal Gujarat
• Porbandar Bird Sanctuary (birds like teals, fowls, flamingos, ibis, curlews can be seen)
• Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (about 15 km from Porbandar, ideal for trekking)
• Bileshwara Shiva temple (built in the 7th century)
• Khimeshwar Mahadev Temple (Kuchchdi) (1600-year-old temple as per the Archaeological Survey of India)
• Jamvant cave (15 km away at Ranavav town) (historical place from the time of Ramayan)^[2]
• Ghumli (37 km from the city, Capital of Jethwa kingdom till 1313, listed by Archaeological Survey of India)
• Porbandar has many wetlands ideal for birdwatching.
• Janmashtami Mela (5 days), celebrated in the month of Shraavana as per Hindu calendar. There are rides, foods and other attractions.