Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi
is historically a very important city of Gujarat. Porbandar,
originally a fortified town. with high rampart walls, bastions and
five gates, lost its fortification by the order of Colonel Lally in
1888 AD. The series of vistas enriched by an array of temples and
beautiful public buildings and monuments overlooking the sea on
Marine Drive puts Porbandar on the list of coastal heritage towns of
Gujarat.
Location : Situated along the Arabian Sea in the western
Indian state of Gujarat in India.
Best Months to Visit : October to March.
Popular As : Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.
Popular Sights : The Kirti mandir, Huzoor Palace, Haveli of
the Gandhi Family, Darbargadh Palace, Purnagiri, Manu Temple, Nehru
Planetarium and Bharat Mandir.
Come Near : Well linked to all the major cities of India.
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