Porbandar is a coastal city in the Indian state of Gujarat,and it is best known for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. It is the administrative center of Porbandar District.The name "Porbandar" came from the combination of two words: "Porai", the name of a local goddess, and "Bandar" means port or harbour. Thus, 'Porbandar' translates to 'Porai's harbour'The prime attraction of Porbandar is the Kirti Mandir. It is a three storeyed ancestral house of Gandhiji where in the exact place where Putlibai, Gandhiji’s mother, had given birth to Gandhi, is marked with a ‘swastik’. A narrow wooden staircase leads the visitor to the upper storey, in particular Gandhiji’s reading room.

Tourist Places in Porbandar

Kirthi MandirKirthi Mandir, the birth-place of the father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi, is the main centre of attraction for the tourists. It was built by Shri Nanji Kalidas and Shri Purushottam Mistry.

Bharat Mandir - Pictures, sculptures and symbols and portraying Indian culture and religion have been exhibited in this place. It is the mirror of Indian tradition.

Other Places Of Interest - Satyanarayan temple, Bhutnath Mahadev temple, Jadeshwar temple, Ramdhun temple and many more temples welcomes to pilgrims in Porbandar.
Seven mosques named Nagina Masjid, Jumma Masjid, Mitthi Masjid, Khari Masjid, Sunni Vora Masjid, Takia Masjid are also famous for the visitors.
Roman Catholic Church, C.N.I Protestant Church, are also well known here.

How To Reach Porbandar?

Porbandar is easily reached from Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad is well connected by air and rail from Mumbai and Delhi. There are direct train and air services from Mumbai to Porbandar.