Porbandar -Weekend Tour

Porbandar -Weekend Tour

OVERVIEW- Porbandar, the harbor city, is located on the western coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat. The city is also popular as the birthplace of The Father of The Nation - Mahatma Gandhi. Porbandar is praised for its natural richness which includes rivers, seashores, hills, lakes, fields, valleys, grasslands, desolate plains, and a lot more.

AHMEDABAD- It is the largest city in Gujarat, associated with the great thinker and freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi. It is an exclusive blend of Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. The city's prosperous and eventful past and present is embodied in its rich kaleidoscope of history, art and culture, rich architecture and imposing monuments. The city is a famous business hub and is well known for chemical and textile industries.

RAJKOT- Once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra, Rajkot is now an important industrial city of the West Indian state of Gujarat. It is also popular as the place where Mahatma Gandhi had spent the initial years of his life and gained early education from a school. Home to some striking gardens, ashrams, lakes and temples, Rajkot is also quite popular for its handicraft items, jewelry market and special tie and dye or Bandhani, a beautiful cloth material. 

JAMNAGAR- It is called as the ‘Jewel of Kathiawad. It was a princely state of considerable importance and is rich in relics from the time of the Jadeja Rajput kings locally known as the Jam Sahibs. Adjacent to the Kutch region in northwestern Gujarat, Jamnagar is a very calm and quiet destination with temples, palaces, forest, Bird and Marine Sanctuaries. 

PORBANDAR- It is the coastal heritage towns of Gujarat. The most impressive feature of Porbandar is the city planning and the stone buildings with ashlar masonry and rich carving. It is famous for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. It provides breath taking sights of landscaped grasslands, fields and valleys.

Tour Destination: Ahmedabad/Rajkot/Jamnagar - Porbandar - Ahmedabad/Rajkot/Jamnagar

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: AHMEDABAD/RAJKOT/JAMNAGAR - PORBANDAR

Today morning drive to Porbandar the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. 

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: PORBANDAR

After breakfast, visit the city of Porbandar

KIRTI TEMPLE- It is a memorial dedicated to the father of the nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi. The memorial is next to the three storied blue haveli where the Mahatma was born. The memorial holds life size oil paintings of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi.

KRISHNA SUDAMA TEMPLE- Dedicated to the friendship between Lord Krishna and his devotee, Sudama. Built in 1907, it is the only temple in the country dedicated to Sudama. A maze in the temple which is believed to cleanse your sins once you have passed it. The architecture of the temple is simple with carved marble pillars open from all the sides situated in a garden with a small step well.

PORBANDAR BEACH AND BIRD SANCTUARY- Popularly known as Chowpatti, the beach is nestled between Dwarka and Veraval on the southwest coast of Gujarat. Declared a bird sanctuary in 1988, the water body in the sanctuary attracts many birds like pelicans, ducks, geese, spoon bills, ibis and herons. It is a must visit for bird watchers.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: PORBANDAR - AHMEDABAD/RAJKOT/JAMNAGAR

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Ahmedabad/Rajkot/Jamnagar to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

Distance & Time (Approx)

  1. Ahmedabad - Porbandar: 400 kms/07 hrs
  2. Rajkot - Porbandar: 200 kms/04 hrs
  3. Jamnagar - Porbandar: 125 kms/03 hrs

Ahmedabad at a Glance

  • Population: 7,394,912
  • Area: 464 sq kms
  • Geo Location: North West
  • Average Climate: 10°C - 36°C
  • Best Time to Visit: November - February
  • STD Code: 02631
  • Airport: Ahmedabad Airport

Rajkot at a Glance

  • Population: 2,021,914
  • Area: 170 sq km
  • Geo Location: North West
  • Average Climate: 19°C - 43°C
  • Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Year
  • STD Code: 0281
  • Airport: Rajkot Airport

Jamnagar at a Glance

  • Population: 2,159,130
  • Area: 128 sq km
  • Geo Location: North West
  • Average Climate: 12°C - 32°C
  • Best Time to Visit: October - March
  • STD Code: 0288
  • Airport: Jamnagar Airport

Porbandar at a Glance

  • Population: 217,307
  • Area: 2298 sq kms
  • Geo Location: North West
  • Average Climate: 10°C - 44°C
  • Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Year
  • STD Code: 0286

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