Mundra
Mundra is a city in the Kutch district of the Gujarat state of India.
Understand
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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
[edit]By plane
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By bus
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[edit]The town is well connected by National Highway as it is a major industrial and port city.
Get around
[edit]Autorickshaws are the main local mode of transport.
See
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Map of Mundra
- 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.
- 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. 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.
- 4 . 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- There are three Jain temples in central Bazar:6 Sheetalnath temple of Anchal Gaccha., 7 Chintamani Parshwanath Jain temple., 8 Glass-studded temple of Mahavir Swami. 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.
- 10 Mahadev temple. It has memorials to some sailors of town.
- 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.
Do
[edit]- 1 Aradhya Nova Cinemas. Watch Bollywood or Gujarati film.
Buy
[edit]- 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.
Eat
[edit]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.
- 2 New Sabri Fast Food, Baroi Road. 10AM-10PM. ₹300 for 2.
- 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.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Beetle Smartotel (near Adani Hospital), ☏ +91 2838 259333. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon.
- 2 The Fern Residency, ☏ +91 2838 675000. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon.
- 3 Shiv Nautica, Adani Port Road. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon.
Connect
[edit]- 1 Sub Post Office, Bandar Road. 10AM-4PM.
- 2 Sarva Sewa Sangh Hospital, Opp. Bus Station, Baroi Road. 10AM-1PM, 4PM-7PM.
- 3 Referral Hospital and Community Health Centre, Bandar Road, ☏ +91 2838 222144. 24 hr.
- 4 Adani Hospitals, Bandar Road, ☏ +91 2838619555. 24 hr. 100-bed secondary care hospital with an emergency services.
- 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.