Mandvi has a very pleasant climate throughout the year and was a summer retreat of the Kutch maharajas (kings). Tourist attractions:
Vijay Vilas Palace: The center of attractions at Mandvi is the Vijay Vilas Palace, a Royal abode set in the middle of well-laid gardens with water channels and marble fountains. The palace has all the elements of Rajput architecture and draws largely on the plan of
palaces of Orchha and Datia. The central high dome on the pillars, the Bengal domes on the sides, the windows with coloured glass, carved stone 'jalis', domed bastions at the corners, extended porch and other exquisitely stone-carved elements, make the palace worth visiting. The Vijay Vilas Palace has its own private beach which offers air-conditioned tented accommodation. Being private with conditional access it is a must visit for all beach lovers who want to enjoy their solitude and admire its Eco-friendly pristine beauty.For these reasons, this palace has been used as the set in many Hindi films and has now become a popular tourist destination. Swaminarayan Temple at Mandvi: This scenic temple is on the main road of Mandvi - Naliya. The Wind Farms Beach and Wind-mills, which line the horizon of Mandvi, offer a spectacular view from the Mandvi sea-beach. The Wind mills projects running in this beach was Asia's 1st Wind-Mills Projects in 1983. Rukmavati bridge: The bridge on the Rukmavati River was built in 1883; it is the longest existing structure of its kind in India today. This bridge was built by Vishram Karman Chawda of Chandiya belonging to the Mestri community.[5][6]
Topansar Lake: Sitting in the heart of the city, this lake forms and important landmark. Bandhni Bazaar: Mandvi is known for the production of its famous Bandhani (tie-dye) and other country crafts. Traditional ship building: Mandvi is also a 400-year-old ship building centre. The ships built here used to sail up to England and return. Even today, master carpenters build fishing boats by traditional techniques. Shyamji Krishna Varma Smarak: The smarak(monument) is located near Lohana Mahajan Wadi. Shyamji Krishna Varma was a scholar and freedom fighter. He established India House in Britain to support Indian student going UK for studying, eventually India house become a foreign hub of nationalist activity for freedom of India. Shyamji Krishna Varma was born in Mandvi. Kranti Trith : The Smark of Shyamji Krishna Varma was newly built just 3 km away from Mandvi on Mandvi-Dharbudi Road. This is Gujarat's 2nd Kranti Trith. Kasi Vishvanath Beach, Salaya: This is another beach near Mandvi. It derives its name from a Shiv temple nearby. Public Bath System “KUYDI”, Talav Gate. Sh*tla Mata Temple: The famous Temple of Goddess Sh*tla. Its situated in Layja Road. Mandvi Port: Mandvi Port is a Port where loading & unloading of ships takes place. Ashapura Mata Temple: situated in Layja,Mandvi. Rukmavati River: The famous river in Mandvi, which flows between Mandvi City and Salaya. Light House : Newly contracted Light House for Country Craft Sea Transportation, these structure newly contracted after earthquake.
