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On the south-east
coast, about midway between Veraval and Dwarka
in Gujarat, Porbandar is located. Porbander
is Saurashtra's end - a picturesque seaport
on the Arabian Sea. It is situated 395 Kms
from Ahmedabad. It is also known as "White
City" because of its white stone construction.
As a seaport on the Arabian Sea Porbandar
is picture prefect with the many beautiful
beaches and beach villas.
Besides the beach Porbandar’s claim
to fame lies in the fact that it is the birthplace
of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi.
Thus, the old residence of the Mahatma Kirti
Mandir is a must visit at Porbandar. The residence
has been converted into a memorial museum
with exhibits providing a deeper insight into
the life and times of the Mahatma. You must
check out the memorabilia and the library.
You may get a bewitching view of the beach
from the chowpaty where several modern villas
have mushroomed. At the beaches of Porbandar
you may spot the flamingoes and other shore
birds and just unwind yourself by strolling
in the lap of nature. There is a fusion of
the nature with history.
Attraction
Porbandar
lies amidst the hills, overlooks the lake
and is on the shore of the Arabian Sea with
many monuments that are worth visiting. At
the other tourist attraction of Bharat Mandir
illustrations of the great Indian men and
the religious preceptors are incredible.
Arya Kanya Gurukul, Kirti Mandir, Sudama Mandir,
and Planetarium are the major attraction of
Porbandar.
Best
Place for Trade
The ancient
maritime city of Porbandar is now a major
center for industries of cement and chemical
units. Though dhow making and fish drying
still remain important activities. While on
a shopping spree you will never run short
of items at Porbandar the renowned center
for gold and silver trinkets, manufactures
fine quality silk and cotton.
Its ancient maritime activities - trade with
Arabia, Africa and Persia have given way to
a thriving industry of cement and chemical
units.
Location
You can
easily access Porbandar. In terms of the air
transport domestic airlines connects Porbandar
with Mumbai. The western railway connects
Porbandar with Ahmedabad. All the major cities
of Gujarat are well connected with Porbandar
through the State transport buses.
These
are some of the many beautiful, picturesque
and sandy beaches in the Gujarat in India,
where you can enjoy an Incredible India Beach
Holiday.
