Gujarat
Tourist Place in Bhavnagar
| Location: | Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 45°C,25°C: Winter:35°C, 15°C |
| STD Code: | 278 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
| Attractions: | Takhteshwar Temple, Velavadar Sanctuary, Palitana, Samaldas college |
| Language: | Gujarati, Hindi, and English |
Takhteshwar Temple
Takhteshwar temple is situated on the hill, which is situated at the middle of the city. This temple was built by Maharaja Takhatsihnji in the year 1893. This temple provides panoramic city view. The temple and whole compound is made of shining white marble. This is also a wide place to worship lord Mahadev and also a picnic point.
Velavadar Sanctuary
Velavadar Sanctuary is the home of the Indian black buck. Velavadar in the Bhal region of Saurashtra is a unique grassland ecosystem that has attracted fame for the successful conservation of the black buck - the fastest of the Indian antelopes, the wolf and the lesser florican. Once found in open plains throughout the country and the state of Gujarat, its largest population at present occurs in Velvadar National Park.
Mahuva
Mahuva is famous for its handicraft work in wood and ivory. Lacquer work on wooden furniture and toys is its specialty; its fertile land bears 'Jamadar' mangoes similar to the Alphonso.
Palitana
Palitana is situated about 51 Kms. South west of Bhavnagar. It is about 182m above sea level and is the base for the nearby hill top complex of Shatrunjaya. "SHATRUNJAYA" literally means the place of victory and is Jain's most sacred pilgrimage site. At the foot of the hill flows the Shatrunjaya River.The hill has about 863 shrines. These temples, built over a period of 900 years.
Lock Gate
The first of its kind in Gujarat, the seawater here is impounded by the lock gates to keep ships afloat during low tide, which can be seen with special permission.
Samaldas college
Among Bhavnagar's many attractions is Samaldas College, just over a hundred years old, a frontline institution that claims Mahatma Gandhi as one of its students. Do visit the Barton Library, again a place which age has not withered.
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