About Bhavnagar Tourist Places List in Gujarat India
About Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil in 1743 and 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.
Bhavnagar Tourism Information
Gaurishankar Lake
Beautiful picnic spot. There is a well laid out garden nearby.
Takheswar Temple
It is perched atop a hill and affords a beautiful view.
Burton Museum
It was established in 1895 and exhibits a rich collection of old weapons, armour and coins. The library has a rich collection of books.
Bhavnagar Tour Information
Palitana (60km)
It is 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. The 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 cradles. Palitana is well connected by rail and road.
Bhavnagar City Distance Guide |
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Ahmadabad | 190 Km |
Bharuch | 380 Km |
Bhuj | 401 Km |
Dwarka | 399 Km |
Gandhi Nagar | 222 Km |
Jamnagar | 249 Km |
Junagadh | 197 Km |
Kandla | 376 Km |
Palitana | 50 Km |
Porbandar | 348 Km |
Rajkot | 161 Km |
Sasangir | 194 Km |
Somnath | 240 Km |
Surat | 463 Km |
Vadodara | 309 Km |
Veraval | 240 Km |