The picturesque seaside heritage town of Porbandar is dominated by the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. The coastal town is located on the Saurashtra peninsula, on the Arabian Sea. It was a famous trade centre inhabited by rich merchants and traders from Africa and the Gulf in the beginning of the Christian era. The picturesque coastal setting, lovely mangroves abounding in avian population and carefree days go a long way in making Porbandar an enticing destination.
The beautiful city is well planned and has numerous stone buildings with ashlars masonry and carved with rich artistic designs. The frontage of the houses are located on the either side of the streets integrated with series of windows, engraved gateways and many more that makes it an ideal tourist destination.
The town and its surroundings offer a lot of attractions to visitors. Kirti Mandir, a three storied house is the memorial temple built in memory of Mahatma Gandhi and Kastuba Gandhi is one of the prime attractions of the town. The city also comprises many other attractions. Some of them are Darbargadh, Sudama temple, Huzoor Palace, Porbander Beach, Barda hills wildlife sanctuary, Tara Mandir, Khimeshwar Temple, Rana Bapu’s Mahal, Porbandar Bird Sanctuary and Bharat Mandir.
STATE : GUJARAT
LOCATION : Porbandar the administrative center of Porbandar district is situated 394 km from Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
LANGUAGE : Gujarati, Hindi and English.
WHEN TO VISIT : Throughout the year destination. October to March is the best time to visit Porbandar .
CLOTHING : Cotton and light clothing all around the year.
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Porbandar is connected by good motorable roads to all major places. There are excellent bus services provided by State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Porbandar to other nearby cities.
Porbandar has its own rail station. Trains connect Porbandar to major cities in Gujarat and other states. From the outside of the railway station you can take auto or taxi to reach your destination.
Porbandar Airport is about 6 km, away from the city center and there are many options like cabs, buses and private vehicles to reach the town.
Best Season / Best Time to Visit PORBANDAR - Birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi
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