Bhavnagar Map
Introduction
Bhavnagar is a sprawling industrial city and an important trading post for cotton products. The commercial importance of this city is increased by its proximity to the Gulf of Cambay and the Arabian Sea. As the origin of this city is recent, one can find few historical monuments. However, there are a number of places of tourist attraction in and around the city. The city offers vibrant shades of traditional Gujarati culture to the traveler.
| Area | 53 sq km |
| Altitude | 24 metres above sea level |
| Temperature | Summer-25.0 C-45.0 C Winter- 12.0 C-32.0C |
| Language | English, Hindi, Gujrati |
| STD Code | 0278 |
| Rainfall | 550 mm average yearly |
| Best Time to Visit | October to March |
How to get there
- Air :- Bhavnagar has an airport, which is southeast of the city center.
- Rail:-Daily trains are available to Bhavnagar from Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
- 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 from Bhavnagar.
Places to Visit
| Gandhi Smriti | Gopnath | Takheteshwar Temple |
Excursion
| Palitana | Sihor | Vijay Vilas Palace |
Shopping
Bhavnagar is a sprawling industrial city and an important trading post for cotton products. The commercial importance of this city is increased by its proximity to the Gulf of Cambay and the Arabian Sea. As the origin of this city is recent, one can find few historical monuments. However, there are a number of places of tourist attraction in and around the city. The city offers vibrant shades of traditional Gujarati culture to the traveler.
Accommodation
| Hotel Nilambagh Palace | Blue - Hill Hotel | Hotel White Rose | Hotel Apollo |