Introduction to city Bhavnagar - In Gujrat
An 18th century coastal city, Bhavnagar was the capital
of an erstwhile princely state. Bhavnagar was founded by
Bhavsinhji Gohil, the rulers of Sihor in 1723 AD. It is
an intermediate port with a natural harbour. To overcome
the difficulty of situation and to ensure the floatation
of ships even with receding tides a lockgate has been constructed
at the concrete jetty. For the tourist it is a convenient
base for visits to the town of Palitana and the sacred hill
of Shatrunjaya.It is a premier cotton-exporting seaport
on the south-eastern Saurashtra coast. Today Bhavnagar is
a city buzzing with people, students, marketplaces, educational
institutions, and industries. It is a beautiful blend of
modernism and traditionalism. People of this city are simple,
easygoing and downright modest. The entire atmosphere is
that of peace and comfort. It is known for its hospitality
and generosity. The city has associations with Mahatma Gandhi,
who went to university here, and relics of his life can
be seen at Gandhi smriti in the 1895 AD Barton museum building,
which also has a fine collection of coins, stamps, guns
and other arms, sculpture and folk arts. Bhavnagar has myriad
relics of it’s princely rule-the Maharajahs commissioned
architects like Sir William Emerson, the architect of the
Victoria
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar offer various sightseeing options including Gandhi
Smriti which is a sort of complex attached to a clock
tower in the heart of the city. Also visit Gopnath;
vying for eminence on the tourist circuit with development
of a heritage hotel. Also visit Takhteshwar Temple,
the holy temple of Lord Shiva named in the memory of Maharaja
Takhtasinhji is a very popular place. Also visit Old books,
manuscripts, rare coins, arms and armor used by the rulers
of Bhavnagar are on display at the Barton Library and
Museum.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Bhavnagar
In excursions visit Shatrunjaya hills, in the eastern
part of the Saurashtra there is a Muslim shrine on the hilltop.
Also visit Vijay Vilas Palace, once the country retreat,
of the Gohil Rajputs offers a splendid view of the Shatrunjaya
Hill and the historic Palitana temples.
Bhavnagar City Travel Guide |
Sight Seeing of Bhavnagar |
Excursion in Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar Travel Tours |
Bhavnagar Hotels |
Picture Gallery of Bhavnagar
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