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Bhavnagar |
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Best Season For Visit |
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November to February |
STD Code |
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0278 |
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Hindi,English and Gujarati |
Bhavnagar was founded by bhavsinhji gohil in 1723 a.d. near the gulf of Khambhat on a carefully chosen strategic location having potential of Maritime trade. The gohil rajputs came to gujarat from marwar in 1260 a.d And had 3 capitals - sejakpur, umrala and sihor, before finally Establishing bhavnagar as their capital. |
Bhavnagar remained a major port For almost two centuries, trading commodities with africa, mozambique, Zannibar, singapore and the persian gulf. Present day bhavnagar owes much To the vision of the past ruler sir takhtsinhji gohil ( 1869 - 96 a.d.) in 1948 , the last princely ruler, late sir krishna kumar sinhji, handed over The administration of his state to the people's representative on the Advise of mahatma gandhi. |
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Takhteshwar Temple |
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Built in 19th century, it is located on a hill on a High plinth offering a commanding view of bhavnagar. The high shikhara Rising above the pillared rectangular mandapa makes it as important Landmark. It is made of pure marble , is a beautifull edifice with scenic Environs. . |
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Barton Library & Museum |
Built in 19th century, it as a beautiful two Storeyed building, constructed in ashlar stone masonary, with gothic arch Windows and a sloping roof with mangalore tiles. It is one of the oldest Libraries of gujarat and also houses a museum, which exhibits are coins, Guns, weapons, wood carving, farming implements, fossils and archaeological Finds. |
Gandhi Smriti |
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The little know fact that mahatma gandhi went to the University on bhavnagar. Established with an objective of keeping gandhian Thought alive, gandhi smriti is a living monument to gandhiji. Opened in 1955 , the institution houses a gandhiji picture gallery, khadi gramodyog Bhandar. |
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Get Bhavnagar |
Visit by Air - You can reach Bhavnagar by flight from Mumbai. Bhavnagar Airport is in the south east of the city center. |
Visit by 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 (link to Travel to Baroda page) from Bhavnagar. The main bust stand is about a kilometer from Ganga Jalia tank. |
Visit by Rail -Bhavnagar is approximately 760kms from Bombay and 260kms from Surat. Regualr trains ply from both these places.
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