City Map of Porbander-Gujarat, Map of Porbander

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City Map of Porbander - Gujarat

The importance of Porbander goes beyond its being the birthplace of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

It is also an intermediate seaport on Saurashtra's southwest coast. Situated at the end of said coast, Porbander is a picturesque seaport on the Arabian Sea and is home to pleasant beaches. It is known as the White City because of its white stone construction. Among the places of interest in the city is Morvi.

Famous for its clocks, ceramics and tiles, the won's erstwhile leader constructed a temple with an adjoining secretariat now known as the Wag Palace or the Wellington Secretariat.

Another important landmark of the town is the 765 feet long suspension bridge, which is only supported by the pillars on the river banks. Passing over towers, the roadway is hung across the river on iron ropes. Prettily lying on the bank of Gondli river is Gondal, which is famous for its Naulackha Palace and the Riverside Palace of the former Maharaja. It has been made into a heritage hotel.

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