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.
Illustration — a coastal shrine.
From a riverside experiment to the road to freedom
Illustration — sea and shrine.
Miyani is an old coastal settlement.
Temple worship and medieval lore gather here.
Weathered temples face the sea.
A quiet, little-visited fishing village.
Reasons to make the time
Coastal village
Historic and quiet.
Sea-worn temples
Old coastal shrines.
Legend & history
Medieval Saurashtra.
Fishing shore
Boats and sea air.
Off the track
Few visitors.
Saurashtra coast
An overlooked corner.
What to look for inside
Old temples
Facing the sea.
Fishing village
Boats and breeze.
How to spend an hour or two
See the old temples
Sea-facing shrines.
Walk the shore
Quiet sands.
Watch fishing boats
Village life.
Sense the legends
Medieval lore.
Enjoy the quiet
Few crowds.
Pair with the coast
Porbandar nearby.
Illustration — 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.
Historic coastal village
Sea-worn temples & shrines
Quiet fishing shore
Off-the-track Saurashtra coast
When to go
Cool and pleasant — the ideal season.
Green and atmospheric after rain.
Hot and dry — start early.
⏰ 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
Sea-facing shrines.
Setting
The quiet shore.
Detail
Fishing boats.
Best light
Coastal sunset.
Know before you go
More to see close by
Huzoor Palace
A seafront royal palace of the Jethwa rulers
Tara Mandir
A planetarium by the Porbandar shore
Bileshwar Mahadev
A hall mapping India's saints & sages
Old Port & City
Stone havelis & the historic harbour
Porbandar Bird Sanctuary
A central wetland alive with migratory birds
Madhavpur Mela
Krishna-Rukmini's celebrated spring wedding fair
Where to eat around the ashram
Gujarati Thali
Sweet-savoury full meals.
Khaja & farsan
Crisp sweets and snacks.
Seaside 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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