Bhavnagar

Famous for:
Cotton products displaying various shades of Gujarat's culture.


Video: Scooter Ride in Bhavnagar

Background:
Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil, the ruler of Sihor in 1723 AD, a city near the coast.
Due to the raids from the Marathas, Bhavsinhji shifted his capital from Sihor to Bhavnagar, keeping in mind the Sea trade that could be benefited from.
The last princely ruler Late Sir Krishna Kumar Singhji handed this state to the people's representative, on Gandhiji's advice, in 1948.


Video: Sandstorm at Bhavnagar

It has a natural harbour and was declared a port in 1743. A lock gate has been constructed, (the first of its kind in Gujarat) at the concrete jetty.
It is an important trade post for the cotton goods manufactured in Gujarat. It is an ideal point for the tourists wishing to go to Palitana and the sacred hill of Shatrunjaya.

What to see:
Gaurishankar Lake
Location: Near the Hills of Bhavnagar
Nilambagh Palace
Location: 120 kms from Utelia
Gandhi Smriti / Gandhi Memorial
Location: Near the clock tower
Burton Library and Museum
Location: center of the city
Gopnath
Location: On the coast of Gulf of Khambhat, 10 km away from Talaja. 76 km on the way to Mahuva.

Sites nearby:
Velavadar
Location: 42 km from Bhavnagar
Velavadar National Park
Location: 65 km North of Bhavnagar
Palitana
Location: 51 km from Bhavnagar
Alang
Location: 65 km from Bhavnagar


Video: Alang, world's largest ship scrapyard

Reaching there:
Air: Bhavnagar has a domestic airport. Indian Airlines and other Domestic airlines have regular flights to Bhavnagar from Mumbai and Ahmedabad.


Video: Alang Ship Recycling Street

Rail: Bhavnagar is well connected by train to Mumbai, Ahmedabad & Palitana. There are daily trains to Ahmedabad & Palitana.
Road: NH 8E (Somnath - Bhavnagar) passes through Bhavnagar. Bhavnagar is well connected by roads with major towns and cities. State transport buses and private luxury coaches connects Bhavnagar with various cities and towns of Gujarat.

Courtesy : www.India-tourist.com
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