Porbander the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi situated about 395 Kms from Ahmedabad is a picturesque seaport on the Arabian Sea, known as "White City" because of its white stone construction. Gandhiji's Kirti Mandir, Sudama Mandir, Bharat Mandir, Planetarium, Chowpati etc. are other places of interest.

Porbander is Saurashtra's end and has a pleasant beach with beach villas. Other places of interests are Gandhiji's Kirti Mandir, Sudama Mandir, Bharat Mandir, Planetarium, Chowpati etc. Its ancient maritime activities - trade with Arabia, Africa and Persia have given way to a thriving industry of cement and chemical units The family purchased the ancestral Gandhi house where Gandhi was born in the 18th century, and the Mahatma's father was the hereditary Dewan of Rajkot. The home of Gandhi's childhood is now open to visitors. Known by the name of Kirti Mandir, it contains a Gandhian library, his personal effects, a photo-exhibition on his life and times, a hall for spinning cotton thread and a prayer hall. Porbander is also the birthplace of Gandhi's wife, Kasturba, was born. A chronological history on the life of the Mahatma is listed here. It was then known as Sudamapuri in memory of Lord Krishna's friend, and there is a temple dedicated to Sudama here. Among institutions worth paying a visit are the Arya Kanya Gurukul and Bharat Smriti. The planetarium nearby is a great attraction. Porbandar today is also an industrial town with cement and chemical units.

Kirti Mandir: Mohanchand Karamchand Gandhi was born and lived here until he was twelve. It stands in the corner of a large courtyard in the west of town. A swastika on the floor in a small room marks the actual spot. It houses many collections of Gandhian memorabilia. There is also an exhibit of photographs, some with English captions, and a small bookshop. Nehru Planetarium and Bharat Mandir: The planetarium has afternoon sessions in Gujarati. The large Bharat Mandir is in a garden opposite the planetarium. Bileshwar: It is approximately 15 kms. east of Porbandar, with a Siva temple dating from the early 7th century. The temple has a multi-storey shikhara, which is more like a pyramid than a spire. Barda Lion Sanctuary: Is about 14 kms. from Porbandar.