Want a gorgeous holiday at Gujarat? How about the beaches whose beauty takes
your breath away? Amongst the many un-spoilt beaches of Gujarat is the beach
of Porbandar on the southeast coast in between Veraval and Dwarka. 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. 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.
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, fine quality silk and cotton.
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.
Get going to the pulsating beaches at Porbandar!