Porbandar

View of Krishna Temple Shree Dwarkadhish, Gomti Ghat and Sudama setu suspension bridge over river Gomti.
View of Krishna Temple Shree Dwarkadhish, Gomti Ghat and Sudama setu suspension bridge over river Gomti.
Kirti Mandir memorial temple in Porbandar, India

Porbandar, a coastal city in the Indian state of Gujarat, is the birthplace of the ‘Father of India’ and the loyal friend and devotee of Lord Krishna, Sudama. As a result, Porbandar is of great religious and spiritual importance, and a place of pilgrimage for Hindus across the world.

Porbandar’s fascinating history dates back to the Harappan age (1600-1400BC).[ReadMoreMob] Its ancient port served as a vital trade link to Arabia and countries in the Persian Gulf, and had close ties to some of India’s great religious and spiritual figures.

Best known as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sudama, Hindus make the pilgrimage to visit various dedicated temples and museums. The must-see Kirti Mandir, a memorial dedicated to Gandhi, is on the site where ancestral properties of the Gandhi family once were, and contains various pictures and paintings depicting the life and influence of Mahatma.

The Krishna Sudama Temple, dedicated to the friendship between Lord Krishna and Sudama, is another of Porbandar’s unmissable attractions, while the beautiful temple of Sir Hari is well worth a visit too.

 

Cruises to Porbandar

Voyage Around the World

Voyage Around the World

Departs: Dover • Mon 18 Oct 2021
169 nights • Boudicca • D21GV

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South East Asian Discovery with India

South East Asian Discovery with India

Departs: Benoa • Tue 18 Jan 2022
30 nights • Boudicca • D220102

  • Experience an unforgettable insight into Asia’s diversity, taking in the contrasting sights and authentic experiences on offer in remarkable Far-Eastern and Indian destinations.
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  • See famous Chinese cantilever fishing nets, and sample traditional flavours in Kochi; explore Goa’s rich European heritage; and immerse yourself in Mumbai’s legendary hustle and bustle.

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Journey across Asia with Egypt & Israel

Journey across Asia with Egypt & Israel

Departs: Benoa • Tue 18 Jan 2022
45 nights • Boudicca • D220103

  • Experience an insight into Asia’s diversity at Far-Eastern and Indian destinations, and uncover some of the world’s greatest historic and holy sites in the Middle East.
  • You could encounter Bornean orangutans; explore Vietnamese war history; see Asia at its most modern in Singapore; and immerse yourself in bustling Mumbai.
  • After visiting spiritual Porbandar, you have chances to discover Egypt’s Valley of the Kings and Great Pyramids; explore the ‘lost city’ of Petra; and walk hallowed ground in Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

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Iconic India

Iconic India

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15 nights • Boudicca • D2202

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  • Immerse yourself in the everyday life of bustling Mumbai, revelling in the city’s legendary hustle and bustle; and capture the spiritual importance of Porbandar – birthplace of Gandhi.
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Iconic India & Ancient Civilisations

Iconic India & Ancient Civilisations

Departs: Phuket • Wed 02 Feb 2022
30 nights • Boudicca • D220203

  • Unravel centuries of fascinating history and spirituality, and discover an abundance of iconic sites and authentic experiences, at inspirational Indian and ancient Middle Eastern destinations.
  • See famous Chinese cantilever fishing nets, and sample traditional flavours in Kochi; explore Goa’s rich European heritage; and immerse yourself in Mumbai’s legendary hustle and bustle.
  • Seek-out some of the world’s great ancient sites in Egypt and Jordan, including the Great Pyramids of Giza; and take chances to visit holy Jerusalem and Bethlehem in Israel.

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