Porbandar , Gujarat
About Porbandar
Porbandar is situated along the coast Arabian Sea in the state of Gujarat. The name of the city has been engraved in the books of history, it is the birth city of Father of the Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born on 2 October 1869 in a three-storied Haveli. The city has served as a prosperous trading center from the time of Mughals and Marathas. The Britishers used to conduct their trade activities with countries like East Asia, Persia etc… from this port. The city now also acts as a manufacturing hub for many industries such as cement and chemical contributing to the grumpiness around the town.
There are many famous places that you can visit in the city. The most popular is the Kirti Mandir. The Ancestral house of M.K Gandhi known as the kirti mandir has now been converted into a museum. The Museum has complete information about his life, photos, belongings and collection of books. The city houses a number of religious shrines some of the most famous ones are Sudama mandir, Bharat Mandir. Very high walls and bastions enclose the city. The town also has around five gates, as it was a stronghold for the English Colonel Lally. Many other attractions such as Bird Sanctuary, Rana Bapu’s Mahal, Sandipani Vidyaniketan, Chowpati, Kamla Nehru park and Nehru Planetarium. The city has a temperate climate making it an ideal place to visit all season by people of all ages.
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Satyanarayan Mandir, Gujarat
1 km from Porbandar - See map
The Satyanarayan Mandir is situated on M.G Road and is the oldest in the city. The temple also houses an institute to provide education to...
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Rani Baug Park, Gujarat
2.7 km from Porbandar - See map
The Rani Baug Park is located amidst the hustle bustle of the city. Rani Bagh functions as the green lung for the city and is a botanist's...
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Sudama Temple, Gujarat
2.7 km from Porbandar - See map
The friendship of Krishna and Sudama is famous from the times of the epic Mahabharata. The Krishna-Sudama Temple was built during 1902-1907. The...
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Kirti Mandir - Porbandar, Gujarat
3.1 km from Porbandar - See map
The Kirti Mandir is also known as the temple of fame. The Kirti Mandir is one of the famous sites in the city; it is the ancestral house of the...
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Bileshwar Mahadev Mandir, Porbandar, Gujarat
3.2 km from Porbandar - See map
The Bileshwar Mahadev Mandir is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to legends, when the army of Mughal Ruler Aurangzeb came to destroy the...
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Huzoor Palace, Gujarat
3.3 km from Porbandar - See map
The Jewtha ruler Maharani Natwarsinhji Bhavsinhji built the Huzoor Palace in the early 20th century. The palace has an exquisite European...
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Chowpati Beach, Porbandar, Gujarat
3.6 km from Porbandar - See map
The city dwells on the shores of the Arabian Sea. The Chowpati Beach or Porbandar Beach is surrounded by gigantic green covered hills...
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Sree Hari Mandir, Porbandar, Gujarat
6.6 km from Porbandar - See map
The Sree Hari Mandir is situated five kms from the heart of the city and was built in 1992.It is also known as Sandipani Vidyaniketan; the...
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Ghumli, Gujarat
43.7 km from Porbandar - See map
The place Ghumli is situated on the foothills of Barda Hills, 35 km from the heart of Porabandar. King Sal built the ancient town in the...
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GOP Temple, Gujarat
65.3 km from Porbandar - See map
The GOP Temple is situated on the Porabandar-Jamnagar road. The temple was built during the Maitraka period and is a brilliant example of...
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Pirotan Island, Gujarat
*69.4 km from Porbandar - See map
In the group of 42 islands, the visitors can only explore the Pirotan Island. The island is covered with thick mangrove and houses world’s most...
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Marine National Park - Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat
*69.4 km from Porbandar - See map
Marine National Park is stunning discovery and stretches 170 km along the coastline and includes a group of 43 islands, 33 of which are ringed...
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