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The princely state of Bhavnagar in Gujarat is always teeming with life as tourists come here to explore the beautiful town. It is a major trade port for many large and small scale industries here. The many tourist attraction in the region leaves travellers spoilt for choice.
Some of the tourist sightseeing places to visit in Bhavnagar include the Gaurishankar Lake, Brahma Kund, Gandhi Smriti, Palitana Jain Temples, Nilambagh Palace, Velavadar Black Buck National Park, etc. Do prepare your travel itinerary in advance to choose from the vast options and to ensure you see your favourite attractions.
Brahma Kund
One of the tourist sightseeing attractions in Bhavnagar is the Brahma Kund. It is a stepped tank which is built in medieval architectural design. There are lovely carved deities that adorn the architecture. Tourists are attracted to the place by the beauty of the tank waters and you can spend hours sitting on the steps and enjoying the surrounding views.
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Gandhi Smriti
Another sightseeing place in Bhavnagar is the Gandhi Smriti, which is a memorial built in the honour of the father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The memorial contains a huge collection of books and other personal items that were used by him. There is also a photo gallery that has many pictures of this great personality. Tourists come here to pay their respects and also to know more about his way of living.
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Gaurishankar Lake
A place to visit in Bhavnagar is the Gaurishankar Lake, which is popularly known as Bor Talav. This water reservoir was built with the purpose of providing drinking water to Bhavnagar and the villages nearby. Today it is an ideal place to go for a picnic with family and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding regions.
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Palitana Jain Temples
Among the tourist attractions in Bhavnagar are the Palitana Jain Temples. These temples have been carved out of marbles and there are about 3,000 of them that stands atop the Shatrunjaya hills. The main temple is dedicated to Lord Adinath who was the first Tirthankar of the Jains. Jain devotees come to this temple as there is a belief here that those who climb the hills and come here will attain salvation. It also attracts tourists who come here to marvel at the gigantic architecture and also to enjoy the view of the region.
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Nilambagh Palace
Another place to visit in Bhavnagar is the Nilambagh Palace that was used as the royal residence. Even to this day the heirs of the royal family stays here. It has been converted to a heritage property and those who wish a taste of royal life can stay here. The palace corridors are filled with history of all the kings who have stayed here and is definitely a learning point. Tourists can come here and enjoy the luxuries and also explore the ancient palace.
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Velavadar Black Buck National Park
The Velavadar Black Buck National Park is another major tourist attraction in Bhavnagar. The park which was previously the hunting ground for the Maharaja of Bhavnagar is now home to many wild animals. The most commonly found and protected animal here is the Black Buck. Other animals that roam these grounds include the Nilgai, jackal, wolf, jungle cat and more. Wildlife enthusiasts come here to catch a glimpse of these animals.
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Ghogha Beach
A sightseeing place in Bhavnagar is the Ghogha beach, which is the best place to head to for spending a day under the sun. The beach is not very famous and therefore is not very crowded. You can stretch yourself in the sand and relax under the sun with the soothing noise of the sea waves in the background.
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Mahuva Beach
If you are more of a socialising individual then Mahuva Beach is the place to head to. The beach is crowded by visitors and there are many amusements you can indulge in while here. The lovely view and tranquillity around will force you to stay a little longer.
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How to Reach Bhavnagar
By Bus: Bhavnagar has its own domestic airport, which is well-connected with major cities of the country.
By Train: The Kakinada Express and Bhavnagar-Mumbai Express are some of the trains available from Bhavnagar Terminus Railway Station. It is connected to major cities like Mumbai and also inter-state trains connect cities like Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara.
By Road: There are buses available from Bhavnagar to nearby cities of Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Surat. Though the bus fares will be slightly high, the journey would be comfortable as there are air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses plying on this route. Regular buses are available from Rajkot and Jamnagar.
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