ABOUT BHAVNAGAR:

• Founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil in 1743.
• It was the capital of a princely state before the independence of India.
• Today, it is a flourishing port on the Gulf of Khambhat and an important commercial and industrial centre.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Bhavnagar Airport, Bhavnagar (BHU), 4.5 kms away from Bhavnagar city centre.
• Rail: Bhavnagar Railway Station, Bhavnagar, 4 kms away from Bhavnagar city centre.
• Road: Well connected by road.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

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ATTRACTIONS OF BHAVNAGAR

Gaurishankar Lake:

• A beautiful picnic spot.
• There is a well laid out garden nearby.

Takhteswar Temple:

• It is perched atop a hill and affords a beautiful view.

Burton Museum:

• Established in 1895 and exhibits a rich collection of old weapons, armour and coins.
• The library has a rich collection books.

ATTRACTIONS AROUND BHAVNAGAR

Palitana:

• 60 kms away from Bhavnagar city.
• One of the most important Jain pilgrim centres in the country.
• On the sacred Shatrunjaya hill, 863 exquisite temples were built over an impressive span of 900 years.
• Temple dedicated to Lord Adishwara, the first Jain tirthankar is considered to be the most sacred shrine on the hill.
• Other important temples are of Kumarpal, Vimalshah, Choumukh etc.
• Near the shrine of Adishwara is a Dargah of Angar Pir, where unfertile women offer miniature cradels.