Tower of Wagers

Along the banks of the Rukmavati River stands the Tower of Wagers, a modest structure with an outsized story. Wealthy shipowners once gathered here to scan the horizon for their trading fleets returning from East Africa, placing bets on whose ships would arrive first. The tower is a quick, easy stop near the shipbuilding yard, offering a glimpse into the commercial culture of Mandvi's maritime heyday when the port rivaled Mumbai and Surat.