Saurashtra · Gandhi's birthplace, coastal town
Porbandar group trip guide
Porbandar: Gandhi's birthplace, coastal town in Saurashtra. From Ahmedabad it is 393 km by road, 8–9 hours in a group vehicle with stops. Groups give it 2–3 hours on the way. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ahmedabad costs ₹23,200–28,600 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Ahmedabad
- 393 km by road
- Time to give it
- 2–3 hours on the way
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Ahmedabad
- ₹23,200–28,600 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Porbandar (limited flights) or Rajkot
Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar on 2 October 1869; Kirti Mandir, the memorial beside his ancestral house, opened in 1950.
The town sits on the coastal highway between Dwarka and Somnath.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Porbandar from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Ahmedabad → Porbandar
₹23,200–28,600
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 393 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A natural halt on the Dwarka–Somnath coastal drive, and the first stop of a Gandhi trail.
Gandhi trailBeaches & coast
Porbandar in photos
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(open the larger photo)Kirti Mandir courtyardPhoto: ASHIKUDDIN SARDER, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped), via Wikimedia Commons 
(open the larger photo)Charkha at Kirti MandirPhoto: Monument Clicks, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped), via Wikimedia Commons 
(open the larger photo)Porbandar's rocky coastPhoto: Hardik Joshi / Unsplash 
(open the larger photo)Ibis on the beachPhoto: Rahul Dewan / Unsplash
How far is Porbandar
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 393 km | 8–9 h | – |
| Rajkot | 180 km | 4–5 h | Route: Rajkot to Porbandar |
Group fares from Ahmedabad
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹15,900–21,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹19,500–25,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹23,200–28,600 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹26,800–34,100 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹51,300–69,500 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: 2–3 hours on the way.
- Who goes: Families, School groups, International visitors.
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Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Porbandar (limited flights) or Rajkot. International flights land at Ahmedabad (AMD).
- Nearest railway station: Porbandar.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
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Questions groups ask
Ahmedabad thi Porbandar ketlu km? (How far is Porbandar from Ahmedabad?)
393 km by road: 8–9 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour). Road distance from our route catalog.
Porbandar ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Ahmedabad se Porbandar round trip (393 km ek taraf, 2 din): 17-seater ₹23,200–28,600, 40–49 seater bus ₹51,300–69,500. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein.
What does a group trip to Porbandar cost?
Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹15,900–21,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹19,500–25,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹23,200–28,600; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹26,800–34,100; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹51,300–69,500. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Porbandar?
2–3 hours on the way. With the drive from Ahmedabad, plan 2 to 3 days in all. A natural halt on the Dwarka–Somnath coastal drive, and the first stop of a Gandhi trail.
When is the best time to visit Porbandar?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Porbandar from abroad?
Nearest airport: Porbandar (limited flights) or Rajkot. Nearest railway station: Porbandar. Ahmedabad (AMD) is Gujarat's main international airport; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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