Location: Porbandar
Top Things to do in Porbandar
What to do and see in Porbandar, India: The Best Places and Tips
Porbandar pronunciation (help·info) is a coastal city in the Indian state of Gujarat, perhaps best known for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sudama (friend of Lord Krishna). It is the administrative center of Porbandar District.
Restaurants in Porbandar
1. Kirti Mandir Temple
2. Sri Hari Mandir Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Prayag67
I was stunned to see the Temple Murtis of Ram Darbar, Radha Krishna, Laxmi Vishnu and their attractions. I have visited innumerable temples but the glamour, attraction found here are unforgettable. I wanted to sit for along time seeing the Murtis but time was over. Outside environment fantastic. A must visit place for everybody. This is the center of Bhaiji Ramesh Bhai Ojha.
3. Harsiddhi Mataji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By janpatelin - Ahmedabad, India
40 km away from Porbandar birth place of Mahatma Gandhi.At Gandhavi village on Koyala Hill holly place of MaHarsiddhi Temple situated. There are three stories associated with this temple. One Loard Krishna want to protect their people from devil Shnkhashur He pleased Ma Harsiddhi and Ma help Him in form of Koyal(cuckoo).This temple is beleived that built by Lord Krishna. Second story Kind Vikramaditya of Ujjain pleased Ma Harsiddhi to come to Ujjain and blessed their people. But one condition put byMa if King looked at Her Ma will not move any single step and thats why at bank of Shipra Ma Harsiddhi's Temple built by King Vikramaditya. Third story about Sheth Jagdusha.
4. Porbandar Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By gauravnavy - Visakhapatnam, India
The city is small and unlike most cities in Gujarat, has very poor infrastructure... roads are portholed ... the city is dirty and the smell of drying and processed fish is everywhere. The whole city has more free running bulls that what I have ever seen in my life... driving in the city was a risk , I was unwilling to take.
Having said that .... the place is actually a bird watchers paradise... khuchaddi, javer are the main areas I visited ... could see some migratory and some resident birds. Herons, painted stokes, black headed ibis, brown ibis, coots, ducks, white bellies sea eagles, pelicans in plenty ... missed the flamingoes which are expected in November and stay up till jun/jul.
Shopping wise other than Bhandhani available at khatri store , did not find anything interesting. Keep it in mind that it takes a day to prepare the bhandhani after you buy it. For those who are unaware of bhandhanai... its a tie and dye fabric - Gujarat is famous for.
Food wise ... tried some typical Gujarati meals including breakfast ...though most of Indian crusines are available.
A must see for those into bird watching ... others can give it a slip
5. Sudama Mandir Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
6. Chowpaty Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
7. Ghumli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Pukhraj_Sharma - Mumbai, India
We were four people who started from Jamnagar to enjoy the weekend with Mother Nature in the season of roaring clouds.
The trip had a few tragedies while we were in the way, but it all ended as soon as we reached the place. The place is not as great as a typical hill station feels like, but this in not a hill station. It's a place to find peace in the woods and be lost and then found again by making your own path.
And the surroundings help you to be a part of itself as close as you could think of. If you live anywhere in 4-5 hour vicinity of the place then a weekend is not wasted by finding some adventure here.
Temples. Treks. Temptation. All are quenched in a short duration in this small place.
8. Madhavpur Ghed
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By yadna - Vadodara, India
Very beautiful place, beautiful sea and perfect coastal highway mangrol to Porbandar, just stay on that place for some time if ur travel by road and feel the natural beauty , evening time is perfect, park your vehicle at roadside of coastal highway and drink coconut water on that spot, and see beautiful sea and another side agricultural land , perfect combination of nature , India's second no. Osho ashram is there.
ancient place of India , madhavpur ghed is historical famous bcoz of marriage place of bhagwan krishna and mata rukminiji
9. Krishna-Sudama Temple
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 36 reviews
10. Huzoor Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Bhaskar1965 - Mumbai, India
Huzoor Palace was constructed in early part of the 20th century by the last Maharaja of the Princely State of Porbandar. Tourists are prohibited from visiting the palace,
The palace was built with a clear European influence, with many wings and a slanting roof. The windows are very large with views of the sea. The various wings of the palace have front and backyards, and arranged so that they present a natural scenic ambiance surrounded by Gardens and Fountains. The ornamental porticos in the facade are semi-circular in shape.
On the way to Somnath, take 15 minutes to give around to the palace.
