Last Updated on July 9, 2020 by admin

Everyone knows that Porbandar is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and also it is famous for a beautiful beach town with some temples and dams. Porbandar is now a popular trading hub, it is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat. Porbandar attracts tourists for a significant event in its history that offers several attractions. Where Gandhiji was born it has been now converted into a temple, there is a haveli, Porbandar has some more temples, dams, reservoirs, serene beaches, and wildlife sites to add to your experience. In Porbandar, there are some temples such as Sudama Temple, Bharata Temple, Ram Dhun Temple, Hanuman Temple, and more which attracts visitors from all over the world to experience the calmness of the Porbandar.

Top 10 Places to Visit Near Porbandar

While visiting Porbandar, it will offer you the best moments to see the stunning spots nearby. There are top 10 places where you have to visit when you came to Porbandar: –

1- Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Firstly, you will get suggestions about Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary has a distance of about 15 km from Porbandar, the sanctuary is spread into two districts, Porbandar and Jamnagar. The area of the sanctuary is surrounded by lush green areas, agricultural fields,  and forests. In the sanctuary, you can find many varieties of butterflies, Sambar, crocodile, and chameleon, leopard, wolf, Lion, Chinkara, Spotted Eagle, Crested Hawk-Eagle, and many more animals and birds. The area of the Barda is almost hilly so you can enjoy trekking in the hills.

2- Kirti Mandir

Secondly, it is Kirti Mandir that attracts most of the visitors. Kirti Mandir was built in the honor of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi, it is such a pleasant and bright place many visitors came here every year to explore the Kirti Mandir. The Kirti Mandir was built-in 1944, it is 73 years old structure, besides of this temple there is an ancestral house of Mahatma Gandhi. Kirti Mandir is also called “Temple of Fame” and it is a memorable temple of our citizens. The distance between Porbandar to Kirti Mandir is about 3.2 km via MG Road. You can hire a taxi in Porbandar to reach the Kirti Mandir.

3- Porbandar Bird Sanctuary

Porbandar Bird Sanctuary is spread within 1 kilometer it is a perfect visiting place near the Porbandar city. In Porbandar Bird Sanctuary you can see many varieties of birds such as Flamingos, Grebes, Pelicans, Ducks and geese, Avocets, Coots, Cormorants, Herons, Egrets, Bittern, Storks, Ibis, Spoonbill, Cranes, Whistling Teals, Gulls, Terns, Jacanas, Ruff, Redshanks and Indian roller, etc. The distance between Porbandar to Porbandar Bird Sanctuary is about 1.4 km via MG Road. You can book a cab to reach the Porbandar Bird Sanctuary.

4- Porbandar Beach

Porbandar Beach is also popular as the name of Willingdon Marina Beach. Porbandar beach is one of the most famous and attractive places near the Porbandar. It is a perfect place to sit at the side of the sea and enjoy the waves and the fishing boats on the sea. In the morning and evening, the adults and senior citizens came here for the walk on the beach and the children came here for playing different games with their friends and families. The distance between Porbandar to Porbandar Beach is about 3 km. You can hire outstation cabs in Porbandar to reach Porbandar Beach.

5- Nehru Planetarium

Nehru Planetarium is also famous as the Tara Mandir, The Nehru Planetarium is one of the main attraction of the Porbandar city. This planetarium has the memory of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru since the 3rd March 1977. It is in one of the two planetariums which are initiated by Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru. The Nehru Planetarium is dedicated to the Non-Cooperation Movement which was started by Mahatma Gandhi. The distance between Porbandar to Porbandar Bird Sanctuary is about 3.1 km. You can book a cab in Porbandar to reach the Nehru Planetarium.

6- Miyani Beach

Miyani Beach is in one of the most amazing treasures of the state, this is an undeveloped beach but it also has clean water and fine sand. Miyani Beach is a very popular beach around Porbandar and one of the top places near Porbandar to visit by millions of tourists and travelers. The best time to visit Miyani Beach is in the summer season when the sun is its highest temperature. The distance between the Miyani Beach and the Porbandar city is about 32 kilometers. I prefer you to visit Miyani Beach when to come to Porbandar.

7- Bharat Mandir

Bharat Mandir is also famous as India Temple, it keeps many sculptures, pictures, and other art crafts about the Indian tradition. This temple has its location is in front of Nehru Planetarium in a garden, Bharat Mandir is the perfect place for sightseeing to every Indian. It is located about 2 kilometers from the Porbandar town, hire a car online to visit Bharat Mandir. It is a popular place in Porbandar every visitor comes here who comes to see the Nehru Planetarium. You have the best option for online cabs in Porbandar to reach Bharat Mandir.

8- Shri Hari Mandir

Shri Hari Mandir is a very unique temple in Porbandar. It is one of the major institutes of modern India which provides to the Rishikul’s student the knowledge of Vedic education. And also, given training in the sacraments of Hinduism. It is a grand temple for god Shri Lakshmi Narayan, Radha Krishna, Karunamayi Goddess, Lord Ganesh, and more. Shri Hari Mandir is located at a distance of 8 km from the Porbandar city.

9- Sudama Mandir

The Sudama Mandir is built by Sri Ram Devji Jethwa between 1902 to 1907 in Porbandar. This Mandir is dedicated to Lord Krishna’s friend, Sudama. The land of Gujrat was Lord Krishna’s clan land. And the ruler of this place was also the devoter of the Lord Krishna’s. The Sudama Mandir is very popular among the peoples of Gujrat. If you visit Gujrat then don’t forget to reach this temple. The distance between the temple and the Porbandar city is about 2.7 kilometers from the Porbandar city. You can very easily get a cab for local in Porbandar to reach Sudama Mandir.

10- Huzoor Palace

Lastly, it is the Huzoor Palace. Huzoor palace is an attractive monument that has the location in Porbandar city. This palace is built in the early 20 century. The Huzoor Palace was the residence of the Maharaja Natwarsinhji, he was the last ruler of the Porbandar city. This palace had a grand structure but unfortunately, no one has permission to enter the palace. But you can see the beauty of the monument from outside the palace. The distance between the Porbandar city and the Huzoor Palace is about 2.6 kilometers. You can visit the Raj Mahal – Huzoor Palace by booking cabs online in Porbandar.