Places to visit in Porbandar
6 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
District headquarters 1
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Porbandar (district headquarters) Two sources
Headquarters of Porbandar district. Formed in 1997 (Wikipedia list).
Places 5
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Kirti Mandir and Gandhi's birthplace Official source
Gandhi was born here on 2 October 1869 in the ancestral house beside Kirti Mandir; open 7:30 AM-7 PM (Gujarat Tourism).
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Madhavpur Beach and fair Official source
Beach with the Madhavraiji temple; annual fair held by the Mer community; 26 March 2026 listed (Gujarat Tourism).
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Sudama Mandir Official source
Temple of Sudama, Krishna's companion, thought to have been born here (Gujarat Tourism).
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Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Official source
Named by Gujarat Tourism; details to collect.
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Porbandar Bird Sanctuary Official source
Listed by Gujarat Tourism.
In depth: Porbandar (district headquarters)
Porbandar is Gandhi's birthplace; the house he was born in stands beside Kirti Mandir.
At a glance
- Type
- District headquarters town Two sources
- Birthplace
- Mahatma Gandhi, 2 October 1869 (Gujarat Tourism) Official source
- Tourism information
- Places listed by Gujarat Tourism or other sources; visitor details still thin Official source
History and significance
- Formation
- Formed in 1997 (Wikipedia list). Two sources
What to see
- To be documented
- Sights, festivals, food and stays to be collected on a field visit with the district administration.
Visiting
- Timings, fees, stays
- Not published for the town. To collect on a field visit. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Festivals
- Local festivals to be documented with dates. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Dress modestly at temples and shrines.
- Carry water and sun protection from March to June.
How to reach Porbandar (district headquarters)
- By road
- State highways; route to confirm. Not yet verified
- By air
- Porbandar (Gujarat Tourism). Not yet verified
- By train
- Porbandar (to confirm). Not yet verified
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 07:32 | 18:28 | Best: cool, dry |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 07:23 | 18:48 | Good |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 07:02 | 19:01 | Warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 06:33 | 19:11 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 06:13 | 19:22 | Hottest |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 06:08 | 19:35 | Monsoon arrives |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 06:17 | 19:38 | Monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 06:29 | 19:24 | Monsoon |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 06:38 | 18:56 | Monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:47 | 18:28 | Warm; Navratri season |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 07:03 | 18:10 | Best: dry, pleasant |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 07:22 | 18:11 | Best: cool, dry |
Suggested plans
- Field visit
- Two days with the district administration to document sights, stays and access.
How to reach Porbandar
- By train
- Porbandar (to confirm).
- By air
- Porbandar (Gujarat Tourism).
- By road
- State highways; route to confirm.
- Headquarters
- Porbandar
- Coast
- Coastal (Arabian Sea)
Best time to visit Porbandar
- Best time
- November to February (to confirm locally).
- Climate
- Hot summers, monsoon June-September, mild dry winters.
Dates to plan around in Gujarat
- Rann Utsav 2026-27 — Dhordo, Kutch: 1 Nov 2026 - 7 Mar 2027 per Travel Trade Journal; official page still shows 2025-26 (to confirm)
- Girnar parikrama — Junagadh: November, Kartik Ekadashi to Purnima; 2026 dates to confirm
- Shamlaji Fair — Shamlaji, Aravalli: 20-24 November 2026 (Incredible India)
- International Kite Festival — Ahmedabad: 10-14 January 2026 edition; 2027 to confirm
- Bhavnath fair — Girnar Taleti, Junagadh: 3-8 March 2027 (Incredible India)
- Kavant fair — Kavant, Chhota Udaipur: After Holi; 7 March 2026 listed; 2027 to confirm
- Saputara Monsoon Festival — Saputara, Dang: 8-29 August 2026 (passed)
- Tarnetar fair — Tarnetar, Surendranagar: Bhadarva (Aug-Sep); 26-29 Aug 2025 last listed
Where to stay in Porbandar
No stays have been verified for Porbandar yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Porbandar
What is Porbandar known for?
Gandhi's birthplace at Kirti Mandir, Sudama's temple and Madhavpur beach.
What is the one place not to miss in Porbandar?
Porbandar (district headquarters). Headquarters of Porbandar district. Formed in 1997 (Wikipedia list).
Which is the nearest railway station to Porbandar?
Porbandar (to confirm).
Which is the nearest airport to Porbandar?
Porbandar (Gujarat Tourism).
When is the best time to visit Porbandar?
November to February (to confirm locally).
How many places are there to visit in Porbandar?
Our guide lists 6 places in Porbandar district, Gujarat, across district headquarters, places.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Dwarkadhish Temple (Jagat Mandir), Devbhoomi Dwarka — Krishna temple with a 43 m spire and a 52-yard flag; open 7 AM-12:30 PM and 5-9 PM. Sudama Setu over the Gomti creek is open 7 AM-1 PM and 4-7:30 PM (Gujarat Tourism).
- Girnar Hill, Junagadh — About 10,000 steps to Hindu and Jain temples; Gorakhnath peak at 1,117 m. Neminath (12th century), Mallinath (1177), Amba Mata and Dattatreya; open dawn to dusk (Gujarat Tourism).