Bhavnagar City Guide
Bhavnagar is located in the peninsular part of the state of Gujarat, in the western region of India. It is 203 km from Ahmedabad and 690 km from Mumbai (Bombay). It is near the Gulf of Cambay, a part of the Arabian Sea. Bhavnagar is at sea level.
Bhavnagar travel will make your tour to Gujurat an enticing experience. Travel Bhavnagar the city that encompasses the beauty and culture of the state. Founded as a port in 1743, Bhavnagar is still an important trading post for the cotton goods manufactured in Gujarat. The Bhavnagar lock gate keeps ships a float in the city's port at low tide. The city has an interesting old bazaar area with overhanging wooden balconies, countless little shops, lots of local color and not a tourist in sight. Travel Bhavnagar, the city with lot many tourists attractions to unfurl.
A tour to Bhavnagar will reveal you the fascinating beauty of the place. This flourishing industrial city is known for its cotton trade.
Prime Attractions of Bhavnagar
On your tour to Bhavnagar, you will discover that the city is rich in historic landmarks. One of the most remarkable tourist attractions in Bhavnagar is the Takhteshwar Temple. This Lord Shiva temple perched on a hillock offers a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Cambay. During Bhavnagar tour, you will also come across the Gandhi Amrita Museum or Gandhi Memorial which showcases a collection of photographs and memorabilia related to Mahatma Gandhi.
The next set of attractions covered in your Bhavnagar tour package are Gaurishankar Lake and Clock Tower. The Nilambag Palace, which has been renovated to a heritage hotel, now is a magnificent building. The Central Salt and Marine Research Institute, Samaldas College, Barton Library and Museum and the Water Lock Gate are some of the most important tourist spots that you cannot afford to miss on your tour to Bhavnagar.
Things to see
Takhteshwar Temple
Barton Library
Gangajalia
Nilambag Palace
