Ports of Kutch District are dealing with the main outland ports of Western India. Gujarat Tourism has the largest coastline having variety of natural advantages for maritime activities. Ports in the Gulf of Kutch have played a key role in promoting trade activities.
Kutch has good number of large ports like Mandvi port, Kandla port, Mundra port and Jakhau port. There is not much for tourists here except the view of large number of ships and boats standing by the shore and some ship construction centers.
Kutch has good number of large ports like Mandvi port, Kandla port, Mundra port and Jakhau port. There is not much for tourists here except the view of large number of ships and boats standing by the shore and some ship construction centers.
Mandavi
Mandvi is known for its port and sea. Mandvi port was once the principal port of Kutch that was developed under Maharao Shree Khengarji-I in 16th century in Gujarat. Mandvi port is not in much use now but many boats and ships are made here nowadays.
The port is well known for country craft construction business from ancient time. Traffic is moved by country craft and lighter age vessels at this port. There is ample opportunity to develop repair facilities by constructing slipway. Clay, bauxite, cotton seeds, salt and oil cakes are exported from here. Fertilizers, building materials and dates are the major products imported
Kandala
90 kms from the Gulf of Kutch, Kandla Port, a national port under Ministry of Commerce situated on the Kandla stream, is one of the eleven most important ports of India. Kandla Port is the most economical major port in terms of tariff and operational expenditure.
Mundra
Located at 60 km West of Gandhidham, Gujarat on the northern coast of the Gulf of Kutch and almost 10 Kms far from Mundra city, Mundra Port is about 65 km from Bhuj and 400 km from Ahmedabad. Mundra Port provides a convenient international trade gateway to Europe, Africa, America and the Middle East. The port is frequented by many large ships and steamers for trade. It is also known for dry fruit ‘Kharek’ that is exported to the other states from here.
Jakhau
130 km from Bhuj (capital of Kutch), Jakhau is one of the oldest ports of Kutch which still retains its old beauty and is famous for fishing. Jakhau is a village 17 km south of Naliya, the taluka headquarters of Abdasa taluka of Kutch with its port situated a further 15 km southwards. There is a centre for coastguard and water department of B.S.F. in Jakhau Port.
