Tourist Cities Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar is fifth largest city of Gujarat and second largest city of Saurastra. Bhavnagar is known as the cultural capital of Saurastra. Bhavnagar is a coastal city, located in the eastern coast of Saurashtra, known as Kathiawar. Bhavnagar is city of education and culture, known as cultural capital of Saurastra.

The lapping waves of the Gulf of Khambat along with the majestic splendor of art and architecture acquaint one to the most royal city of Gujarat. Bhavnagar located at the Southern tip of Peninsula Gujarat with its principle port Gogha as the entrance to the Gulf of Cambay, has been a predominant city for trade and commerce.

The glimmering shine of gems to grandiose of the historical structures, vibrant bazzars flaunting the glory of textile artisans to the finesse of the silversmiths, centuries of ocean trade to the effervescent entrepreneurship spirit, this city offers ample amount of diversity for any tourist or visitor. Delicately carved wooden pillars to facades of the merchant houses display the magnificence and opulent taste and fervor of the inhabitants whereas the buzzing markets and the industries state the enterprising zeal of the populace.

Bhavanagar is also known as the Sanskari Kendra or the Cultural city and is identified for its cultural ingenuity and the literary laureates who were born and reside in the city. Narsinh Mehta, Ganga Sati, Jhaverchand Meghani, Kavi Kant, Govardhan Tripathi and many other poets, writers and artists have been part of the cultural and literary heritage of the city.

Major tourist attraction of Bhavnagar is Takhteshwar Temple, Gandhi Smriti Museum, Clock Tower & Gaurishankar Lake. Palitana, 56 kms from bhavnagar is one of the most picturesque places of pilgrimage in India.

Bhavnagar Weather :
Best period to visit Bhavnagar is october to march. The Summer temperatures range from 25°C to 45°C and winter temperatures range from 15°C to 35°C.

How to Reach to Bhavnagar City :
Bhavnagar has an airport, which is southeast of the city center. Daily trains are available to Bhavnagar from Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Bhavnagar is well connected by road with towns and cities in Western and Northern India. Ahmedabad is 200 kms, Rajkot is 178kms and Vadodara or Baroda is 280 kms from Bhavnagar.

By Air : You can reach Bhavnagar by flight from Mumbai. Bhavnagar Airport is in the south east of the city center.

By Rail : There are daily trains to Bhavnagar from Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

By Road : Bhavnagar is well connected by road with towns and cities in Western and Northern India. Ahmedabad is 200 kms, Rajkot is 178kms and Vadodara or Baroda is 280 kms (link to Travel to Baroda page) from Bhavnagar. The main bust stand is about a kilometer from Ganga Jalia tank.