About Shipbuilding Yard :
On the banks of the Rukmavati River, just south of the bridge, you can visit the still-active shipbuilding yard. Craftsmen still assemble ships out of wood, for local or international clients, and you can feel free to watch them work. If you have never seen handmade boats being built, it will make you truly appreciate craftsmanship–the process is long and elaborate and shoddy workmanship means risking sailors’ lives. Boards must be painstakingly crafted, planed and fitted by hand, for a watertight fit along the long curves of the hull line. You will likely encounter legions of craftsmen working hard amidst giant piles of sawdust. Also, because of the shipbuilding industry, there is a heavy timber trade in Mandvi.
General Information about Shipbuilding Yard :
Location: Mandvi
State: Gujarat
Capital: Gandhinagar
Language: Gujarati, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Shipbuilding Yard :
By Air:
Nearest airport is Bhuj, situated at a distance of 50 km.
By Rail:
Nearest railway station is Gandhidham, situated at a distance of 95 km.
By Road:
State buses available from Bhuj, Ahmedabad and Rajkot.