Top 15 Places to Visit in Porbandar

Porbandar, a city in western Gujarat state was controlled by the Rajputs in the 16th century. But this city is famous for many religious temples where pilgrims from every corner of this country come. If you are someone who is also a great worshipper of gods then you should visit this place too, along with your families you can enjoy many destinations that give you beautiful scenery or try the traditional foods which are famous here. For pilgrims, this place is a paradise as the whole trip for you will be fully spiritual. 

The birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi was said to be situated in Porbandar. To honour him this place was made as a memorial for his ancestral house. If you visit this temple you will see that the courtyard is surrounded by a photo gallery that showcases the trajectory of Gandhiji's life. This place was originally made by Mahatma Gandhi's grandfather where he lived for a while too.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Mahatma Gandhi Birth memorial
• Best Time to Visit: July-February 
• Duration: 2 hours

 Things to do:

• Other Places to visit: Markets for books about Gandhiji 

Someone who loves to study different species of birds and likes bird watching should come to this place. This 1 km area is annually visited by migratory birds. Flamingoes, Pelican, Grebes, Coots, Heron, Spoonbill and many other species of bird you can find here. With rules, you are required to watch these birds as they should not get scared by our moments and fly away.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Migratory Birds
• Best Time to Visit: Especially in Monsoons
• Duration: 3 hours

Things to do:

• Adventure Activities: Bird Watching 

In this monsoon season, if you want to enjoy the sunshine with a cool breeze, try considering paying a visit to Porbandar Beach. This beach is also known as Willingdon Marina Beach which has been a tourist attraction for quite a long time. Nested between Verwal and Dwarka, it is an ideal place to enjoy your day by seeing the waves and trying fishing too

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Beach, Natural View, tourist spot
• Best Time to Visit: July-February
• Duration: 3 hours 

Things to do:

• Adventure Activities: Fishing, Boating
• Other Places to visit: Shopping in a nearby market, Restaurant 

Located about 15 Km from the Porbandar, this area is situated into two districts i.e. Porbandar and Jamnagar. This area is surrounded by agricultural fields, and the terrain of Badra is mostly lying in hilly areas. You can visit here anytime and witness some beautiful creatures like crocodiles, chameleons, eagles etc. This place provides a vast diversity for both humans and animals where they both live with each other.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Wildlife, tourism, photography
• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Duration: 3-5 hours 

Things to do:

• Adventure Activities: Jungle Safari, Trekking 

Situated about 2 km from Porbandar, this place is mostly about the traditions our country is rich in. A trip to this place is a delight for travellers in India as they witness many sculptures, paintings and stories related to ancient India. The stones here have the carvings of the heroes and the leaders who helped this civilisation to move forward.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Indian Traditional Sculpture 
• Best Time to Visit: July-February
• Duration: 2 hours 

Also known as Tara Mandir, this place was built by our first prime minister Jawar Lal Nehru on 13 March 1977 which was dedicated to Gandhi's Non-Cooperation Movement. This place is whole for a science lover of all ages. Highly educational, the purpose of making this place is to attract younger children to get some education by conducting regular shows about celestial bodies. 

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Non-cooperation movement by Gandhiji 
• Best Time to Visit: July-February
• Duration: 3 hours 

Shri Hari Mandir in Porbandar is unique in its objectives, it is one of the premier establishments that provide Vedic education and practical training in rituals of Hinduism for its students. Apart from this as a traveller, you can also visit this gurukul to see the traditional practices that are performed. If you are a true worshipper then there are grand temples for Shre Lakshmi Narayan, Radha-Krishna too.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Temple, Gurukul
• Best Time to Visit: July-February
• Duration: 2-3 hours

Bhutnath Mahadev Temple is a simple and small but very sacred place for worshippers. This is the place where the followers of Lord Shiva gather to perform several rituals that give you inner peace. Once visited with family you will be amazed to see its beauty and the rituals were quite exciting to watch or perform. Make sure to check this place out, totally worth it.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Shiv Temple, Rituals 
• Best Time to Visit: July-February
• Duration: 1 hour 

Sudama Mandir was built between 1902-07 by the ruler of the Jethwa Dynasty of that time Shri Ram Devji Jetwa who was also a great worshipper of Lord Krishna. The main motive for the temple was to celebrate the friendship between Krishna and Sudama and is the best destination you can go to explore more about their childhood stories.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Krishna Sudama friendship
• Best Time to Visit: November-February
• Duration: 1-2 hours 

Around 45 Km from Porbandar in Barda hills, there is a small village of Ghumli where you can spend some time exploring some archaeological sites and historical structures. Many temples that were built in the 12th-13th century can also be found there which are still standing strong. You can witness the historical architectural sculptures that are quite interesting to observe

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Archeological site, Historical place
• Best Time to Visit: July-February
• Duration: 2-3 hours

Things to do:

• Other Places to visit: spending time in village, markets 

A sandy stretch beach in Porbandar, this place is a perfect tourist destination to spend a lazy afternoon enjoying the sea and chilling in nearby markets or hotels. This is a place where you can bring your children to play and make a sandcastle and you can click some cool shots on your cameras. Tourists from all around the world are known to visit this place and spend some time.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Beaches, picnic spot 
• Best Time to Visit: July-February
• Duration: 3 hours

Things to do:

• Other Places to visit: Market places, food stalls and drinks 

Ṭhe Huzoor Palace, also known as Huzar Palace, is a Palace in Porbandar, in the Indian state in Gujarat. It was built by Rana Natwarsinhji, who was the last maharaja of the Princely State of Porbandar, in the early years of the 20th century, with clear European influences. The palace is now used by the successor of the Maharaja's family who resides in London. The Palace is situated in the city of Porbandar of the Kathiawar peninsula in Western Gujarat on the Arabian sea. 

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Historical Place, Beautiful Interior
• Best Time to Visit: July-February
• Duration: 2-3 hours

Sartanji choro is a three-storeyed summer pavilion that was built in the Rajput style of architecture by Rana Sartanji in the middle of the garden. Also known as Grishmabhuvan, it has carved arches, pillars with images of musicians in a single dome at its top. The lower section looked like a place made for musical performances as there is a centre stage area and then hollow drains on four sides of it, which looked like possibly could have been filled with water. Rana Sartanji used to compose poems, sitting under the pavilion. 

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Historical Place, Old Stories
• Best Time to Visit: July-February
• Duration: 2 hours

Daria Rajmahal is one of the most liked attractions in Porbandar. Located very close to Huzoor Palace, Daria Rajmahal is also an impressive architectural icon constructed by Maharaja Bhavsinghji. The monument was totally constructed under the guidance of skilled architecture of that era named Phulchand Parekh. This historical site was consecrated during the 19th century in a perfect mingling of two architectural styles - Arab and Italy. There are a lot of attraction points on the premises of this monument such as European furniture, fine paintings and also hanging decorative lights. 

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Beautiful Architecture, Palace
• Best Time to Visit: July-February
• Duration: 2 hours

Darbargadh Palace, situated in Jamnagar city, was initially built-in 1540 AD; the construction went on intermittently leading to a final masterpiece of history and architecture possessing both Rajput and European influences. It is located to the east of Chandni chowk in Jamnagar city. Jamnagar (earlier known as Nawanagar) was founded by Jam Shri Rajwali in 1540 and Darbargadh came to become their first palace of residence. Rajwali originally belonged to Kutch. The palace complex is semicircular in shape and the area thus created outside was earlier used by the kings to address the public. 

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Beautiful Architecture, Palace
• Best Time to Visit: July-February
• Duration: 2 hours

This coastal city in Gujarat is popularly known for Mahatma Gandhi and attracts tourists all around the world. But apart from that, you can also experience some wildlife creatures by exploring the forests nearby or get engaged watching migratory birds. Many places you can visit with your family to spend your afternoon either by visiting the temple or chilling at the local beach. What makes this place special is that all the places you are visiting are well maintained and have a clear environment which makes your trip more enhancing.