About Porbandar
Most travellers stop in Porbandar on the coastal circuit between Dwarka and Somnath. The town has a calm seafront, Gandhiji's ancestral home and a temple to Sudama, Shri Krishna's childhood friend.
South of town, the coastal road passes Madhavpur, where Shri Krishna is said to have married Rukmini, and continues towards Somnath.
Places to see
- Kirti MandirGandhiji's ancestral house and the memorial built beside it.
- Sudama MandirA temple to Sudama, with a small maze-like garden.
- Porbandar ChowpattyA long seafront promenade, lovely at sunset.
- Bharat MandirA hall with relief maps and murals of Indian history and culture.
- Madhavpur GhedA beach and the Madhavrai temple, about 60 km towards Somnath; venue of the Madhavpur fair.
- Harsiddhi Mata, MiyaniA hilltop temple on the coast towards Dwarka.
Best time to visit
October to March. Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) brings special events at Kirti Mandir.
Getting there from Rajkot
About 175–185 km from Rajkot, roughly 3.5–4 hours. Dwarka is about 105 km and Somnath about 125 km along the coast.
See the full route guide: Rajkot to Porbandar taxi.
Suggested plan
- Coastal dayDwarka in the morning, drive along the coast to Harsiddhi Mata and Porbandar for Kirti Mandir, then on to Madhavpur and Somnath by evening.
Travel tips
- The coastal road is scenic but slower than the highway; allow time for stops.
- Combine with the Dwarka–Somnath yatra.
