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PORBANDAR TOURISM

Porbandar in Gujarat is an important city in India’s history being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. The coastal city is also believed to be the birthplace of Sudama, Lord Krishna’s friend and devotee, owing to which the city has become a pilgrimage site for the Hindus too.

Kirti Mandir, a memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi, is perhaps the most important building in Porbandar. The construction of this beautiful haveli was completed in 1950 and it was opened to tourists on May 27 of the same year. Constructed adjacent to the ancestral Gandhi household, the home was purchased from the members of the Gandhi family who were living in it. Gandhiji’s own consent to sell the home is now displayed at the museum in the Kirti Mandir complex.

While you cannot swim in the waters that surround Porbandar due to the strong currents, the ancient jetties and ports around the coast are evidence that it was once a hub of maritime activities. However, there are many other temples and other attractions worth visiting like the Gita Mandir, the Sudama Mandir, the Bird Sanctuary, the Nehru Planetarium and Rana Bapu’s Mahal among others.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN PORBANDAR

The accommodation options in Porbandar are spread out quite well. With the budget hotels clustered near the railway station, mid range hotels can be found all around the city. Luxury hotels can also be found near the airport and Hospital road.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN PORBANDAR

A paradise for vegetarians, restaurants in Porbandar mostly serve authentic Gujarati cuisine. However, some restaurants serve great seafood that is worth a try. Fast food stalls near MG Road serve Continental, Punjabi and south Indian cuisines.

BEST TIME TO VISIT PORBANDAR

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Porbandar is as given below. The best time to visit Porbandar is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1314
FebruaryBest time1516
MarchBest time1416
April1516
May1921
June1623
July1617
August1517
September1518
OctoberBest time2021
NovemberBest time1920
DecemberBest time417

Place to visit in PORBANDAR

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Kirti Mandir

It is a memorial dedicated to the father of the nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and…

Porbandar Beach and Bird Sanctuary

 Popularly known as Chowpatti, the beach is nestled between Dwarka and Veraval on the southwest…

Krishna Sudama Temple

Dedicated to the friendship between Lord Krishna and his devotee, Sudama. Built in 1907, it…

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Shopping in Porbandar

Porbandar is famous for the wide variety of textiles like bandhani work. Gharchola, a special…

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Articles About PORBANDAR

  • Massive Protest Breaks Out as Locals, Cops Clash in Gujarat's Porbandar Over Demolition Drive

    The protest broke out near the Memonwada area where authorities came in to remove encroachments.

    India.com News Desk October 4, 2022, 3:49 pm IST

  • 6 Dead as Cyclone Tauktae Batters Goa, Karnataka, Kerala; Gujarat Braces For Impact | Key Points

    The ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ will make landfall in Gujarat on Tuesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted and will cross the coast…

    India.com News Desk May 16, 2021, 11:55 pm IST

  • Gujarat Extends Night Curfew to 9 More Cities; Halls, Malls, Gyms Will Remain Closed in All 29 Cities

    Gujarat Lockdown News Today April 27, 2021: The night curfew will be in place in these 9 cities from 8 PM to 6 AM. Earlier,…

    India.com News Desk April 27, 2021, 12:45 pm IST

  • Inspiring! Ravi Mohan Saini, Who Won Rs 1 Crore in KBC Junior at 14, Is SP of Porbandar Now

    Dr Ravi Mohan Saini, who is now 33-years-old is making headlines again as he took charge as the Superintendent of Police, Porbandar, on Tuesday

    Trending Desk May 29, 2020, 10:26 am IST

  • Cyclone Vayu Effect: Portion of Porbandar's Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple Collapses

    Due to the heavy winds and sea waves, water trickled into the temple structure and engulfed the entire temple.

    India.com News Desk June 13, 2019, 7:53 pm IST

  • Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Porbandar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Anand Seats in Gujarat

    Rameshbhai Lavjibhai Dhaduk of BJP, Lalit Vasoya of Congress and Samatbhai Govabhai Kadavala of BSP are a few prominent candidates contesting for the general elections 2019 from Gujarat's Porbandar…

    India.com News Desk April 15, 2019, 10:43 pm IST

  • Tri-nation peace rally reaches Agartala

    Agartala, Feb 20 (PTI) A cross-border motor rally to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi has arrived here from Dhaka via the Akhaura…

    PTI Feeds February 20, 2019, 10:00 am IST

  • Filipino sailor rescued by 108 boat ambulance off Guj coast

    Ahmedabad, Jan 12 (PTI) A Filipino was recently rescued by a 108 boat ambulance after he suffered burn injuries while on board a ship off…

    PTI Feeds January 12, 2019, 9:21 pm IST

  • Pak captures 15 fishermen off Gujarat coast

    Ahmedabad, Jan 9 (PTI) At least 15 fishermen from Gujarat were apprehended early Wednesday by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) near the international maritime…

    PTI Feeds January 9, 2019, 7:12 pm IST

  • Pak agency detains 16 Indian fishermen: Fishworkers' forum

    Ahmedabad, Oct 21 (PTI) Sixteen fishermen from Okha in Gujarat's Devbhoomi Dwarka district have reportedly been detained in the Arabian Sea by Pakistan maritime authorities,…

    PTI Feeds October 22, 2018, 12:45 am IST

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Featured Articles on Porbandar

Massive Protest Breaks Out as Locals, Cops Clash in Gujarat's Porbandar Over Demolition Drive

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Gujarat Extends Night Curfew to 9 More Cities; Halls, Malls, Gyms Will Remain Closed in All 29 Cities

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