A storied fishing village
West along the coast from Porbandar lies Miyani, a small, historic fishing village with a surprisingly storied past. An old port settlement, Miyani is associated in tradition with temple worship and with episodes of Saurashtra’s medieval history, and its shore carries weathered old temples and shrines facing the Arabian Sea.
Today it is a quiet, little-visited place of fishing boats, sea breezes and modest coastal beauty. For travellers who like to seek out the overlooked corners of the Saurashtra coast, away from the crowds, Miyani — with its blend of legend, faith and sea — offers a peaceful detour while exploring the Porbandar coastline.
A remote coastal village with few facilities, it rewards the unhurried visitor who comes for the quiet rather than the comforts. Bring your own water and time, and let the sea air and the old shrines tell their slow story.
A coastal shrine.
An old coastal village with its own lore
Sea and shrine.
Miyani is an old settlement on the Porbandar coast, established long enough ago to appear in the traditional histories of Saurashtra.
Temple worship on this shore is old, and the village is tied in local tradition to episodes of the region's medieval conflicts.
The shrines along the shore are weathered by salt and wind, and several have been rebuilt over their older foundations.
It remains a small working fishing village with no tourism development and very few outside visitors.
Reasons to make the time
Coastal village
A small working fishing village on the Porbandar coast, with a longer history than its size suggests.
Sea-worn temples
Weathered temples and shrines stand along the shore, facing the Arabian Sea and worn by salt air.
Legend & history
Miyani appears in the traditional accounts of medieval Saurashtra, when this coast was contested between local powers.
Fishing shore
Boats are drawn up on the sand and the day runs on the tide, as it does all along this shore.
Off the track
Almost nobody comes here, and there is no tourist infrastructure of any kind.
Saurashtra coast
It suits travellers who want an ordinary working coast rather than a managed attraction.
What to look for inside
THE SHRINESOld temples
Old sea-facing temples along the shore, weathered by salt and wind.
THE SHOREFishing village
A working fishing village, with boats on the sand and nets laid out to dry.
How to spend an hour or two
See the old temples
Walk along the shore to the sea-facing shrines, which are the village's oldest structures.
Walk the shore
Take the quiet sands. This is not a beach resort and there is nothing laid on.
Watch fishing boats
Watch the fishing day — boats out on the tide and the catch coming in during the afternoon.
Sense the legends
Ask locally about the village's medieval associations, which are carried in oral tradition here.
Enjoy the quiet
Expect no crowds, no facilities and no signage; that is the point of coming.
Pair with the coast
Combine it with Porbandar, its beach and the Kirti Mandir along the same coast.
Miyani coast.
Temples, shore and boats
Miyani is an old coastal fishing village west of Porbandar, its sea-facing shore carrying weathered temples and shrines and a long, if quiet, place in Saurashtra’s history. Little-visited today, it offers legend, faith and sea air for travellers exploring the overlooked stretches of the Porbandar coast.
A remote village with few facilities, it is best approached as a peaceful detour — somewhere to slow down, watch the boats and feel the Arabian Sea breeze rather than to tick off sights.
Our Porbandar travel guide maps out the other places worth your time here.
Historic coastal village
Sea-worn temples & shrines
Quiet fishing shore
Off-the-track Saurashtra coast
When to go
November to February is the season on this coast — dry, mild and comfortable for walking the shore.
The monsoon brings rough seas and the fishing fleet stays in port between June and September.
March to May is hot with no shade anywhere along the shore; come at dawn or not at all.
⏰ Visit as a quiet coastal detour from Porbandar; bring your own water and time, as facilities are few.
Timings & entry
- A quiet village, daytime
- Bring water; few facilities
- Best in cool hours
- Allow 1–2 hours
- No entry fee
- Respect village & shrines
- Take care near the sea
- Pair with the coast
Getting there
By Air
Porbandar airport (~30 km).
By Rail
Porbandar is the railhead.
By Road
Coast west of Porbandar.
At Miyani
SEA & SHRINE
A quiet coastal village
What to shoot
The sea-facing shrines, weathered and plain, best shot with the water behind them.
Setting
The empty shore, which runs long and unbroken in both directions.
Detail
Fishing boats drawn up on the sand, and nets laid out to dry along the beach.
Best light
Sunset over the Arabian Sea, the best hour on this west-facing coast.
Know before you go
More to see close by
SCIENCETara Mandir
A planetarium by the Porbandar shore
Bileshwar Mahadev
A hall mapping India’s saints & sages
HERITAGESandipani Ashram
Where Krishna & Sudama are said to have studied
Harsiddhi Mata Temple
A clifftop goddess temple by the sea
SPIRITUALSudama Mandir
Dedicated to Krishna’s beloved friend Sudama
BEACHPorbandar Beach
The city’s breezy seafront & Chowpaty
Where to eat near Miyani
THALIGujarati Thali
Sweet-savoury full meals.
FARSANKhaja & farsan
Crisp sweets and snacks.
STREETSeaside chaat
Snacks by the shore.
Coastal veg
Gujarati veg & fresh seaside snacks.
Miyani FAQ
What is Miyani?
A historic, quiet coastal fishing village west of Porbandar.
What's it known for?
Old sea-facing temples and a long place in Saurashtra's history.
Is it touristy?
No — it's little-visited and remote.
Is there an entry fee?
No, it's free.
How far is Porbandar?
About 30 km along the coast.
Are there facilities?
Few — bring water and time.
What's nearby?
Harshad and the Porbandar coast.
When should I visit?
October to March, in cool hours.
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Mahudi Jain Temple
A revered Jain pilgrimage site nearby
Tankara Dayanand
Birthplace of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati
RIDEPavagadh Ropeway
A cable-car glide to the temple top
Hatkeshwar Mahadev
The ornate Nagar Brahmin temple
Kumbhariya Jain Temples
Five exquisitely carved marble derasars
PALACEKusum Vilas Palace
The elegant royal residence of the town
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Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026