Mundra

Mundra is a city in the Kutch district of the Gujarat state of India.

Understand

Glass studded ceiling of Bukhari Pir Dargah

This small fortified historical town known for its handicrafts turned into an expansive industrial hub after Mundra Port and Power Plants was established around 2000s.

Get in

By plane

• 1 Mundra Airport. It is a private airport of Adani Group. No scheduled flights operated from here. (updated Sep 2023) Nearest airport is in Bhuj which has a single flight daily to and from Ahmedabad.

By bus

• 2 Mundra GSRTC Bus Station. connects to all major towns of Kutch and Gujarat. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 Travels Bus Hub at Adarsh Tower. Privately operated luxury buses in evening connects to major towns and cities of Gujarat. ~₹600. (updated Sep 2023)

By car

The town is well connected by National Highway as it is a major industrial and port city.

Get around

Autorickshaws are the main local mode of transport.

See

• 1 Bukhari Pir Dargah. Shah Murad Bukhari arrived and ruled Khanate of Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) but he was spiritually inclined. He came to India during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1662) and lived at Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi for some time and later reached Kutch where he was welcomed by Rao Tamachi and locals. He lived in Mundra from 1662 to 1670. When he died, a Dariya Pir Dargah (shrine) dedicated to him was built. Aurangzeb built a gate in his honour, which still stands and is known today as the Mughal Gate. The seafarers and merchants used to visit it for blessings before venturing into the sea. The shrine receives a large number of devotees returning from the pilgrimage to Hajipir in March–April. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 Fortification. The walls of the old city fortifications have a religious origin, as they were dragged from the ruins of the ancient city of Bhadravati (now Bhadresar). The walls can be seen along Kevdi river and road north of the town. (updated Sep 2023) 3 Hans Tower, Near Bus Station. Gateway to old fortified town is now topped with a clock tower. This is a main entrance to the old town. (updated Sep 2023)
• 4 Navlakho Bungalow. A very large and handsome two-storied bungalow built by Laximdas Laddha, son of Laddha Damji who was a manager of the firm of Jairam Shivji, a merchant banker who dominated commerce in East Africa in 18th and 19th century. It can be only seen from outside as inside is locked. (updated Sep 2023)
• Swali Sheri. The family of Jairam Shivji came to be known as Swahili due to their business in East Africa where Swahili language is spoken. His family adopted the surname Swali and the street near his house became known as Swali Sheri. There are several old houses along the street. (updated Sep 2023)
• 5 Shantinath Mahadev Temple and Garden, near Shantivan Colony, Nana Kapaya village. 10AM-9PM. A Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. Shantivan Colony is a township for employees of Adani Port. The temple is surrounded by a garden. (updated Sep 2023)
• There are three Jain temples in central Bazar:6 Sheetalnath temple of Anchal Gaccha. (updated Sep 2023), 7 Chintamani Parshwanath Jain temple. (updated Sep 2023), 8 Glass-studded temple of Mahavir Swami. (updated Sep 2023) while Amizara Parshwanath temple of Gorji Trust is on Baroi Road.
• 9 Nilkanth Mahadev temple, Baroi. At Baroi, about a mile from Mundra, enclosed in a small court, is a temple of Nilkanth Mahadev, or the blue-necked Shiva, with, at the right side of the shrine door, an inscription dated 1667 (Samvat 1724). The linga is overshadowed by a large seven-headed brass snake. It is said to have been brought from the Shiva temple of Duda at Bhadresar. (updated Sep 2023)
• 10 Mahadev temple. It has memorials to some sailors of town. (updated Sep 2023)
• 11 Mundra Port. 10AM-4PM. The largest private port with multiproduct special economic zone owned and operated by Adani Group. Accessible only by special permission and gate pass. Car is must as there is no permission for tourists to get off the car in port zone. Free. (updated Sep 2023)

Do

• 1 Aradhya Nova Cinemas. Watch Bollywood or Gujarati film. (updated Sep 2023)

Buy

• 1 Khatri Hasanbhai Allarkhya, Khatri Street, ☏ +91 8866070000. M-Th Sa 10AM-8PM; F 10AM-1PM, 2-8PM; Su 10AM-1PM. Buy Bandhani and Ajrakh clothing. Bandhani Saree is a handcrafted tie-and-die sarees. ~ ₹1000 for a piece. (updated Sep 2023)

Eat

Dabeli and Kadak are popular local street snacks available from several street vendors on Baroi Road or in Mandvi Bazar. Adadiya Pak is a seasonal sweet which can be bought from several shops on Kandoi Street during winter.

• 1 Satkar Lodge, Opp. Bus Station (Near Hans Tower). 10AM-9PM. Eat Gujarati and Punjabi Thali. ₹300 for 2. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 New Sabri Fast Food, Baroi Road. 10AM-10PM. ₹300 for 2. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 Shiv Shakti Bhajiya Centre, Mandvi Chowk, ☏ +91 9099472513. 4-9:30PM. Eat freshly fried Bhajiya, Pakora, Khaman and Patra; all Gujarati fast food snacks. ₹200 for 2. (updated Sep 2023)

Sleep

• 1 Beetle Smartotel (near Adani Hospital), ☏ +91 2838 259333. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 The Fern Residency, ☏ +91 2838 675000. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 Shiv Nautica, Adani Port Road. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. (updated Sep 2023)

Connect

• 1 Sub Post Office, Bandar Road. 10AM-4PM. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 Sarva Sewa Sangh Hospital, Opp. Bus Station, Baroi Road. 10AM-1PM, 4PM-7PM. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 Referral Hospital and Community Health Centre, Bandar Road, ☏ +91 2838 222144. 24 hr. (updated Sep 2023)
• 4 Adani Hospitals, Bandar Road, ☏ +91 2838619555. 24 hr. 100-bed secondary care hospital with an emergency services. (updated Sep 2023)
• 5 Maharaoshri Khengarji Library, Mandvi Chowk. 10AM-5PM. More than 5000 books in Gujarati, Hindi and English languages with separate children's reading section. Free. (updated Sep 2023)

Go next

• Bhuj
• Mandvi
• Dholavira