Top reason
Gandhi heritage, explained
Drivers can drop you at Kirti Mandir at the right hour and point out the old house next door.
Saurashtra
Porbandar
The quiet coastal town that shaped Gandhi and hosted Krishna's friend Sudama. The GIR Tours & Travels runs private, driver-verified cabs to every stop on this page, with fixed fares and on-time pickup.
- 9
- Places to see
- 4.5
- Traveller rating
- Oct – Mar
- Best time
4.5 ratedby travellers
Porbandar is quiet on purpose: a Gandhi memorial, a seafront and a pilgrim's temple. The GIR Tours & Travels gives you a driver who knows the short routes between them and the highways out to Dwarka, Somnath and Junagadh.
Why us
Why ride with us in Porbandar
Coast and temples together
Porbandar Beach, Sudama Mandir and the seafront fit into one easy half-day.
Flexible durations
Half-day, full-day or multi-day. You pick the pace.
Pilgrim-friendly
Early temple runs and unhurried halts for senior travellers.
Clear fares
Quotes on WhatsApp in advance, with payment by cash or UPI.
9 places worth the detour in Porbandar
Our picks, in the order we would visit them. Open a guide for the details, or book a cab straight to any stop.
01Historical4.8
Kirti Mandir
The ancestral home and sacred birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.
- 1-2h
- 400K+ visitors
02Religious4.6
Sudama Mandir
A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Krishna's childhood friend, Sudama.
- 1h
- 250K+ visitors
03Nature4.5
Porbandar Beach
A serene and quiet beach perfect for a relaxing evening stroll (Chowpati).
- 2h
- 300K+ visitors
04Wildlife4.3
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
Dense forest sanctuary home to leopards, hyenas, and rich birdlife.
- 2h
- 120K+ visitors
05Religious4.4
Jambuvant ni Gufa
Ancient cave associated with the legendary bear Jambuvant from Ramayana.
- 1h
- 150K+ visitors
06
07Heritage4.4
Huzoor Palace
A majestic European-style palace overlooking the Arabian Sea.
- 1h
- 150K+ visitors
08Religious4.7
Shri Hari Mandir
A grand, modern temple complex known as Sandipani Vidyaniketan.
- 1.5h
- 280K+ visitors
09Wildlife4.3
Bird Sanctuary
A small but lively sanctuary, home to beautiful flamingos and pelicans.
- 1h
- 180K+ visitors
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Where to next
Popular rides from Porbandar
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012.5 hrs
Porbandar to Junagadh
Inland to the hill fort and the gateway to the lions.
- Distance
- 105 km
- Drive time
- 2.5 hrs
Along the way
- Girnar Hills
- Uparkot Fort
- Gir National Park
022 hrs
Porbandar to Dwarka
Follow the coast to Krishna's kingdom.
- Distance
- 100 km
- Drive time
- 2 hrs
Along the way
- Dwarkadhish Temple
- Bet Dwarka ferry point
032.5 hrs
Porbandar to Somnath
Down the Saurashtra shoreline to the first Jyotirlinga.
- Distance
- 125 km
- Drive time
- 2.5 hrs
Along the way
- Somnath Temple
- Triveni Ghat
*Distances and drive times are approximate road figures. The exact fare is confirmed when you book.