Things to do in Mandvi, Gujarat
Mandvi is a beach town with a municipality in the Kachchh district of the Indian state of Gujarat. It was once a major port of the region and summer retreat for the Maharao of the Cutch State.
10 places to visit in and around Mandvi, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Vijaya Vilas Palace
Vijaya Vilas Palace is a summer palace of Maharao of Kutch located on the beach of Mandvi in Kutch, Gujarat, India.
Wikipedia - 2Mandvi Beach
Scenic beach at sunset. Enjoy water sports. Bath in seawater and enjoy snacks sold by vendors. Ride horse or camel. Locker rooms and bath available.
Wikidata - 3Windmill Beach
- 4Kashi Vishwanath Beach, Salaya
An isolated beach with mostly no people or some locals playing cricket.
- 5Sagar Ship Museum
Maritime history and miniature ships museum.
- 6Topansar Lake
- 7Swaminarayan Temple
- 8Shipbuilding near old port
Traditional shipbuilding from wood can be seen along the old port on mouth of Rukmavati river. These 400 years old industry still use traditional methods of building plank by plank. The timber industry of the town depend on this.
- 9Mandvi port
Small ships are loaded and unloaded here from this ancient port.
- 10Kranti Trith
Before you go: official rules
- Kashi Vishwanath, Varanasi: registration, official sites and rules
Mandvi by interest
- Good with kids: Mandvi Beach, Windmill Beach, Kashi Vishwanath Beach, Salaya, Sagar Ship Museum, Topansar Lake
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Vijaya Vilas Palace, Sagar Ship Museum
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Mandvi Beach, Windmill Beach, Kashi Vishwanath Beach, Salaya, Topansar Lake
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Mandvi
Best weather: Aug–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 19°C | 0 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 22°C | 0 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 26°C | 0 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 29°C | 3 mm |
| May | Hot | 30°C | 3 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 31°C | 45 mm |
| Jul | Hot | 29°C | 164 mm |
| Aug | Pleasant | 28°C | 171 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 28°C | 87 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 28°C | 6 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 25°C | 9 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 21°C | 0 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Mandvi
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Rajkot junction (RJT), 160 km away.
- Nearest airport: Bhuj Airport (BHJ), 60 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Mandvi costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mandvi is not included.
Compare Mandvi with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandvi | – | Aug–Mar | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Mundra | 39 km | Aug–Mar | 13 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sukhpar | 50 km | Aug–Mar | 11 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Bhuj | 57 km | Nov–Mar | 18 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| New Bhuj | 58 km | Nov–Mar | 11 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Mandvi; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Mandvi?
The best known are Vijaya Vilas Palace, Mandvi Beach, Windmill Beach, Kashi Vishwanath Beach, Salaya, Sagar Ship Museum.
When is the best time to visit Mandvi?
Best weather: Aug–Mar.
How do I reach Mandvi?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Rajkot junction (RJT), 160 km away. Nearest airport: Bhuj Airport (BHJ), 60 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Mandvi cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mandvi is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.