Bhavnagar - 5 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar borders with Ahmedabad District to the northeast, Botad District to the northwest, the Gulf of Cambay to the east and south and Amreli District to the west.

Types of Attractions in Bhavnagar

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Bhavnagar

Nilambag Palace

Nilambag Palace

Luxury Stays

Palaces

Nilambag palace is a royal palace of the Gohil dynasty. This palace is now a luxurious hotel and the visitors are not allowed there. It is open only for their customers.

Palitana Temples

Palitana Temples

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

Palitana temples of Jainism are located on Shatrunjaya hill by the city of Palitana in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. The city of the same name, known previously as Padliptapur, has been dubbed "City of Temples". Shatrunjaya means a "place of victory against inner enemies" or "which conquers inner enemies".

Shatrunjaya

Shatrunjaya

Mountain Peaks

Shatrunjaya also spelled Shetrunjaya are hills located by the city of Palitana, in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. They are situated on the banks of the Shetrunji River at an elevation of 164 feet above sea level. These hills have similarities to other hills where Jain temples have been built in Bihar, Gwalior, Mount Abu and Girnar

Talaja Caves

Talaja Caves

Buddhist Temples

Caves

The Talaja Caves are located in Bhavnagar district. The rock cuts are carved out into deserted conical rocks. The rock cut group include 30 caves among which about 15 are water tanks. The cave has unique architecture known as Ebhal Mandapa. The halls are plain. "On the facade there are chaitya windows with a broad bank below them." The chaitya and cells were carved during Buddhism influence in 2nd century BC.

Victoria park bhavnagar

One can spot vibrant flora, various species of birds and butterflies and a large fox population. It is one of the oldest human-made forests in India, made in 1888 by Mr Proctor Sins for Maharaja Takhtasinhji of the Bhavnagar city. The Victoria Park is a great place to relax amidst lush biodiversity, just a little away from the noise of the city. You can unwind here on a day out with friends and family and revel in the beauty of the landscape.

Map of attractions in Bhavnagar

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