Plan 01
1 day in Porbandar
- 01
Day 1: Gandhi, Sudama and the seafront
Start at Kirti Mandir soon after it opens, so you see the house and the memorial before the groups arrive. Walk or ride to Sudama Mandir, which is in the market area and has shaded grounds. After lunch, visit Bharat Mandir during its afternoon session, and then drive out to Shri Hari Mandir on the edge of town for the Sandipani campus. End the day on the Chowpatty seafront and buy khajli to take home.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Kirti Mandir About 1 hour Easy Soon after opening, ideally on a winter morning Sudama Mandir 30 to 45 minutes Easy Morning or late afternoon; winter months are most comfortable Bharat Mandir About 45 minutes Easy Afternoon session, from about 2 pm Shri Hari Mandir (Sandipani Vidyaniketan) About 1 hour Easy Morning or around aarti; winter is most comfortable Khajli 15 to 30 minutes Easy Any time; fresh in the morning Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
Plan 02
2 days in Porbandar
- 01
Day 1: The town in an easy loop
Begin at Kirti Mandir, then Sudama Mandir. After a long lunch and a rest, go to Bharat Mandir in the afternoon session and look at Huzoor Palace from the outside. Spend the evening at Chowpatty.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Kirti Mandir About 1 hour Easy Soon after opening, ideally on a winter morning Sudama Mandir 30 to 45 minutes Easy Morning or late afternoon; winter months are most comfortable Bharat Mandir About 45 minutes Easy Afternoon session, from about 2 pm Huzoor Palace 15 to 20 minutes Easy Morning or late afternoon light Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
- 02
Day 2: Sandipani and the coast
Visit Shri Hari Mandir in the morning, then the Bird Sanctuary if you are there in the cooler months. In the afternoon, drive down the coast to Madhavpur for its beach and the Madhavraiji temple, and return by early evening.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Shri Hari Mandir (Sandipani Vidyaniketan) About 1 hour Easy Morning or around aarti; winter is most comfortable Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
Plan 03
3 days in Porbandar
- 01
Day 1: Gandhi and Sudama
Kirti Mandir in the morning, Sudama Mandir next, then a rest through the heat of the afternoon. Visit Bharat Mandir in its second session and finish on the Chowpatty seafront.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Kirti Mandir About 1 hour Easy Soon after opening, ideally on a winter morning Sudama Mandir 30 to 45 minutes Easy Morning or late afternoon; winter months are most comfortable Bharat Mandir About 45 minutes Easy Afternoon session, from about 2 pm Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
- 02
Day 2: Sandipani, birds and the palace
Spend a quiet morning at Shri Hari Mandir. Visit the Bird Sanctuary in winter, view Huzoor Palace from the road, and try khajli in the afternoon.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Shri Hari Mandir (Sandipani Vidyaniketan) About 1 hour Easy Morning or around aarti; winter is most comfortable Huzoor Palace 15 to 20 minutes Easy Morning or late afternoon light Khajli 15 to 30 minutes Easy Any time; fresh in the morning Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
- 03
Day 3: Madhavpur, Barda or Jambuvan
Pick one. Madhavpur suits a gentle beach-and-temple day. The Barda hills suit travellers who want wildlife and are happy to check access arrangements first. Jambuvan cave is a short drive with uneven ground and suits those comfortable on rocky paths.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Jambuvan Cave 1 to 2 hours Moderate Cooler months, early morning Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.
With parents at Jambuvan Cave: Uneven rocky paths and some climbing make it demanding for older visitors. There is little seating and few facilities. Skip if balance or stamina is a concern.
Read before you go
Guides for the stops on these routes
Pacing
Pacing a Porbandar trip for parents and children
- Porbandar is flat. Kirti Mandir, Sudama Mandir and Bharat Mandir are short, level visits, so most older travellers manage the town comfortably.
- Plan town sights for the morning, break for lunch and rest, and go back for Bharat Mandir's afternoon session. Check opening hours first, since some sites close at midday.
- Winter, from November to February, is the comfortable season. From March to May the heat is real, and in July and August heavy rain slows everything.
- Jambuvan cave has uneven rocky paths, and the Barda hills involve rough roads. Skip them if stability or stamina is a concern, and prefer Madhavpur's beach and temple.
- Hire a car and driver for the coast and day trips. Distances are long on single-carriageway roads, and a driver gives you a cool place to rest.
- Carry water, a hat and sandals that are easy to remove, since temples ask you to leave footwear outside.
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Stay close to the route
Pick a base near the first day's sights. Our guide to where to stay in Porbandar compares the areas.
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