Rajkot-Porbandar can be the perfect weekend road trip where you can enjoy the scenic beauties while you get away from the hectic daily work-load. There are some amazing places to visit on the way and you can even enjoy some delicious local authentic food.
Let us take you through this list where we have noted some stunning places to visit on your road trip.
Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Porbandar
The Sanctuary is located around 15 kilometres from Porbandar and is divided into two districts: Porbandar and Jamnagar. The Sanctuary is bordered by farm fields, wastelands, and woodland, and the landscape of Barda is nearly steep.
The Kirti Mandir
The Kirti temple was erected in Mahatma Gandhi’s honour. The ancestral home of Bapu and Kasturba Gandhi is located just next to the temple. Visitors can get views of the mansion, and travelling through its hallways is a captivating experience in and of itself. On Gandhi’s release from prison in 1944, it was erected on behalf of the people of Porbandar.
Many history buffs from around the world visit the temple to see oil paintings of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi.
Cube Stop, Biliyada
If you are looking for a place to relax and eat your fill of delicious food, Cube Stop is perfect for you. It provides all the amenities you can need on your highway journey. It includes a convenience store where you can get all your goodies for your trip further on, clean and hygienic washrooms for you to freshen up, a petrol pump, and multi-cuisine branded options to choose from.
Jubilee Garden: The Ornamental Garden
This vast garden, located in the heart of Rajkot, is adorned with trees that line the pathway. This nicely manicured park is one of the best one-day picnic sites in Rajkot. The park has an amusement park within its boundaries, as well as various shops and famous attractions to spend the day at.
Junagadh: A Heritage City
Junagadh, which translates as “Old Fort,” is built in the slopes of the Girnar hills and has a history dating back 2300 years. The city is noted for its extensive legacy, which is displayed in the form of old temples and forts that surround it. Rajkot features history museums and mediaeval forts for a family weekend escape. It is one of the most beautiful hill stations around Rajkot.
Miyani Beach
Miyani Beach, one of the unspoiled and virgin beaches located 36 kilometres from Porbandar, provides an unforgettable experience. Other tourist sites along Miyani beach include Sudama temple, Kirti temple, Harsidhhi temple, and Brahma temple.
Sri Hari Mandir
The goal of Sri Hari Mandir in Porbandar is unique. It is one of the most prestigious institutions in modern India, providing Rishikul students with Vedic study and practical instruction in Hindu rites. It is not only a gurukul, but also a great temple for deities such as Shri Lakshmi Narayan, Radha Krishna, Karunamayi Goddess, Lord Ganesh, and others.
