Further west of Junagadh, situated along the coast is Porbandar -the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Porbander is Saurashtra's end - a picturesque sea port on the Arabian Sea. It is situated 395 Kms from Ahmedabad. It is also known as "White City" because of its white stone construction. Its ancient maritime activities - trade with Arabia, Africa and Persia have given way to a thriving industry of cement and chemical units. Best time to visit is between November to March. Mineral Oil, coal, wheat, sulphur, coke, fertiliser, Raw bauxite, calcium Bauxite, chemicals, salt, clinker.
Porbandar