Bhavnagar Travel Guide
Bhavnagar
is a city in the Bhavnagar district of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, a
state of India. It was founded in 1724 by Bhavsinhji Gohil. It was the capital
of Bhavnagar State, which was a princely state before it was merged into the
Indian Union in 1948.
Travel Information
Bhavnagar
city is well connected with all major cities and towns of India via air, rail
and road. The Bhavnagar airport is the closest local airport, which is
about 4 to 6 km from the city and can be covered through a 10 to 15-minute
drive.
The
Bhavnagar Railway Station, also known as the Bhavnagar Terminus at Madhia in
Kumbharwada is about 2.6 to 3.2 km from Bhavnagar city. It can be reached via a
10 to 13-minute taxi or auto drop off. There are quite a few bus stands in
Bhavnagar. The Bhavnagar State Transport Bus Stand is about 2 to 4 km from the
city and can be covered either through a 10-minute drive or a 30-minute walk.
October till
January are the best months to visit Bhavnagar. Bhavnagar experiences hot and
dry summers. June experiences heavy rainfall which adds to the high temperature
resulting in humidity. Winters begin from October and go on till January-
February. It is thus considered best to visit Bhavnagar during winters.
Best Bhavnagar Sightseeing Tour Packages
An Insight into Bhavnagar tourism
Located at
the southern tip of Gujarat peninsula, Bhavnagar is known as the
cultural centre of the state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of 98
kilometres from the capital of Gandhinagar. This region has a rich legacy
dating back to the 18th century. It was a major port city and had trade links
with different countries across the globe. Presently, Bhavnagar is known for
housing the diamond cutting and polishing industry in India.
Bhavnagar also houses one of the oldest educational institutions, Samaldas Arts
College. In 1884 Mahatma Gandhi was the student of this college. Bhavnagar is
one of the finest examples of architectural brilliance and houses iconic
monuments that originated in the 19th century. Some of the major tourist
attractions include Nilambag Palace, Takhteshwar Temple, Barton
Library, Victoria Park, Bhav Vilas Palace and more.
