Porbandar, Ancient Town and Birth Town of Mahatma Gandhi

Porbandar - Historical and world famous Town of Gujarat, Best Places to Visit, Travel Guide

Porbandar is situated in western part of Kathiyawad on the Arabian sea coast and former capital of the Porbandar princely state ruled by Jethwa Rajputs before Independence. It is very popular town and district centre of Gujarat, as this is birth place of Mahatma Gandhi – Father of Nation and Sudama the best friend and devotee of Lord Shree Krishana. There are various place to visit in Porbandar like Kirti Mandir - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi, Tara Mandir, Krishna Sudama Temple, Shree Hari Mandir, Gumli – Navlakha temple, Harsiddhi Mata Temple, Bharat Mandir, Bird Sanctuary, Coastline etc. Porbandar chaupati beach is also quite popular in tourist. Porbandar City is well connected by National highway 8 B and also by railway. Thousands of tourist and Pilgrims reach Porbandar during Saurashtra, Gujarat visit thus City developed as best tourist destination with all required facilities like hotels and Dharmshala for accommodation, Restaurant of Gujarati and Punjabi food and cab service for local travel and sight seen.

Taluka / Tehsil: Porbandar, District: Porbandar, State: gujarat, Country: india.

Religious Importance: Hindu

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