Porbandar
Gujarat Β· 5m
Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi β coastal town where the Father of the Nation was born
Why Special
Gandhi was born here in 1869. Kirti Mandir marks his birthplace with a swastika (ancient Hindu symbol of auspiciousness) on the entrance. The Sudama Temple, Porbandar Bird Sanctuary, and Huzoor Palace add to this small coastal town.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Good
WiFi: Hotels
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Porbandar Government Hospital (2 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: 100
Getting There
Junagadh 120km. Rajkot 190km. Ahmedabad 395km.
Roads: Good NH
Public transport: Train and bus connections. Airport with limited flights.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: In town
Stay: βΉ500-3000/night
20+ options (hotel, guesthouse)
Emergency: Hotels available
Helpline: 1800-200-5252
The stay decisions worth flagging in Porbandar.
Porbandar is a Saurashtra coastal town famous as Mahatma Gandhi's birthplace (Kirti Mandir) and Sudama's city from the Krishna mythology. Stay scene is limited β Hotel Kuber, The Ocean Park, and basic guesthouses. No 5-stars or heritage options. Most visitors stay 1 night. Combine with Dwarka (110 km) and Somnath (235 km) for a full Saurashtra pilgrimage loop.
Porbandar is Gandhi's birthplace β stay scene is limited to business 3-stars like Hotel Kuber and The Ocean Park. No luxury. Most visitors come for Kirti Mandir (Gandhi birthplace) and Sudama Temple; 1-night stay is enough. Combine with Dwarka (110 km) for the Saurashtra pilgrimage coast.
Porbandar Palace Heritage Hotel
We recommend this restored palace for its direct connection to Porbandar's royal history and architecture, offering the closest thing to a signature stay in a town without ultra-luxury resorts.
Shyam Residency
We recommend this well-maintained guesthouse for consistent 4.2+ ratings, clean rooms, and helpful staff who know the townβsolid rupee value without frills.
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Daily Budget Reality
Budget
βΉ800Mid-range
βΉ2,200Luxury
βΉ4,300π‘ Small town β affordable.
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