Bhavnagar
The Gate way to the Jain temples
General Information
Common Name: -
Other Name: -, District: Bhavnagar, State: Gujarat, India
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Languages Spoken: Gujarati, Hindi, English
Long Distance Code: +91-79
Importance:
Best Time to Visit: October to February and -
International Access: -
Description
Probably the most recent princely states of India, Bhavnagar was established by Bhavsinhji Gohil to escape the wrath of Maratha invaders. He shifted his capital from Sihor to Bhavnagar in the 18th century, with the twin objectives of taking advantage of the sea as a defensive measure and to secure the advantages of maritime trade. The selected a site near the coast came to be known after his own name as Bhavnagar. Bhavnagar is a natural port. The problems of siltation during the low tide has been solved by making a lock gate, which enable big ships to float during the low tide. The great patriot Mahatma Gandhi's attendance in the college here has given this town a special mention in his biography.Location
Bhavnagar, on the southern side of the vast Gujarat state, has a vast coastline and districts of Ahemedabad, Rajkot and Surendranagar surrounding it.Climate
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Right in the centre of the city, stands this tall monument, a clock tower with bells and music. It has a museum inside as memorial to Mahatma Gandhi with some rare photographs and his things on display.
Made in Pure marble during the 19th century this temple on the hillock of Takhteshwar was the royal temple of the Bhavnagar kings. The serene environment and picturesque view add to the ambience of the temple.
Gopnath is a beautiful beach retreat of the royal family. The bungalow build in colonial style of architecture and the seashore are worth a visit.
One of the oldest libraries and museum of the Saurashtra region, it attracts old and young alike. Situated in the heart of the city, this oldest and renowned library of Saurashtra has evolved into a cultural centre. Housed in a spacious complex, its reading room attracts large number of readers who do not have access to various newspapers, magazines and periodicals. The coin-collection is the chief attraction of its museum.
Before Bhavsinhji founded Bhavnagar Sihor was the capital of Gohil Rajputs. Excellent wall paintings depicting battle scenes, armies, cavalries, etc. are found in Sihor Darbargadh. The nearby Brahma Kund is known for its excellent quality of water.
A 56 kms drive from Bhavnagar takes you to the foot of Shatrunjaya hill of Palitana. One of the most revered pilgrimage centre for the Jains in India. With the Shatrunjaya River flowing to its south, making this place one of the most picturesque places of pilgrimage in India.\r\nThe sacred hill rises in a crescendo of magnificent temples - 863 in all - that soar in marble splendour to the top of the hill. The temples were built over an impressive span of 900 years with each generation of pilgrims making its contribution to the shrines of Shatrunjaya. Amongst all the Jain temples, Palitana temples are considered to be the most sacred. The most important temple is that of the first Tirthankar. The temples have fabulous collection of jewels. No one, not even the priests are allowed to stay in the temples overnight as they were supposed to be built only for the Gods as their abodes.\r\n
GUJARAT & KARNATKA / PC-590 (17 Days / 16 Nights)
Mumbai-Ahmedabad-Khumbariya-Ambaji-Palanpur-Patan-Modhera-Ahmedabad-Lothal-Bhavnagar-Palitana-Bhavnagar-Mumbai-Hyderabad-Bengaluru-Chikmaglur-Mysore-Nagarhole-Bengaluru
Here in Gujarat you will discover centuries of history as spanning the geological core of the earth onto a fascinatingly vibrant future. Gujarat is unique in its geological and topographical landscape. From volcanic outpourings through bedrock to fossil fields of indigenous dinosaurs; from the art of the Neolithic cave painter to the stone masterpieces of a series of civilized architecture. Gujarat has it all. Ancient cave paintings to historic murals, natural and man made caves. Art, history, music, culture, all dovetail within each other to form a wondrous matrix that is the cultural exuberance of the people of the state. Karnataka situated on the southeast coast, mirroring the west, also rests snugly beneath a mountain range---the Eastern Ghats, sloping down to the Indian Ocean. Karnataka is a tapestry of colours, cultures, flavours, landscapes, timelessness and heart stopping beauty. A place where vibrant worlds seamlessly meld into one another every few hundred kilometers. Sedate plains suddenly rise to dizzying mist covered hilly heights, and then plunge with careless abandon in a white watered free fall to become languid rivers that flow past cities where time has stopped altogether, and cities where time rushes a relentless rush to keep up with the world; cities that sometimes escape into the deep quiet of thick forests and sometimes, stretches their arms wide open to embrace the sea.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Mumbai
Day 2 : Mumbai-Ahmedabad
Day 3 : Ahmedabad-Khumbariya-Ambaji-Palanpur
Day 4 : Palanpur-Patan-Modhera-Ahmedabad
Day 5 : Ahmedabad-Lothal-Bhavnagar
Day 6 : Bhavnagar-Palitana-Bhavnagar
Day 7 : Bhavnagar-Mumbai-Hyderabad
Day 8 : Hyderabad
Day 9 : Hyderabad-Bengaluru
Day 10 : Bengaluru-Chikmaglur
Day 11 : Chikmaglur
Day 12 : Chikmaglur-Mysore
Day 13 : Mysore
Day 14 : Mysore-Nagarhole
Day 15 : Nagarhole
Day 16 : Nagarhole
Day 17 : Nagarhole-Bengaluru
Mumbai-Ahmedabad-Khumbariya-Ambaji-Palanpur-Patan-Modhera-Ahmedabad-Lothal-Bhavnagar-Palitana-Bhavnagar-Mumbai-Hyderabad-Bengaluru-Chikmaglur-Mysore-Nagarhole-Bengaluru
Here in Gujarat you will discover centuries of history as spanning the geological core of the earth onto a fascinatingly vibrant future. Gujarat is unique in its geological and topographical landscape. From volcanic outpourings through bedrock to fossil fields of indigenous dinosaurs; from the art of the Neolithic cave painter to the stone masterpieces of a series of civilized architecture. Gujarat has it all. Ancient cave paintings to historic murals, natural and man made caves. Art, history, music, culture, all dovetail within each other to form a wondrous matrix that is the cultural exuberance of the people of the state. Karnataka situated on the southeast coast, mirroring the west, also rests snugly beneath a mountain range---the Eastern Ghats, sloping down to the Indian Ocean. Karnataka is a tapestry of colours, cultures, flavours, landscapes, timelessness and heart stopping beauty. A place where vibrant worlds seamlessly meld into one another every few hundred kilometers. Sedate plains suddenly rise to dizzying mist covered hilly heights, and then plunge with careless abandon in a white watered free fall to become languid rivers that flow past cities where time has stopped altogether, and cities where time rushes a relentless rush to keep up with the world; cities that sometimes escape into the deep quiet of thick forests and sometimes, stretches their arms wide open to embrace the sea.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Mumbai
Day 2 : Mumbai-Ahmedabad
Day 3 : Ahmedabad-Khumbariya-Ambaji-Palanpur
Day 4 : Palanpur-Patan-Modhera-Ahmedabad
Day 5 : Ahmedabad-Lothal-Bhavnagar
Day 6 : Bhavnagar-Palitana-Bhavnagar
Day 7 : Bhavnagar-Mumbai-Hyderabad
Day 8 : Hyderabad
Day 9 : Hyderabad-Bengaluru
Day 10 : Bengaluru-Chikmaglur
Day 11 : Chikmaglur
Day 12 : Chikmaglur-Mysore
Day 13 : Mysore
Day 14 : Mysore-Nagarhole
Day 15 : Nagarhole
Day 16 : Nagarhole
Day 17 : Nagarhole-Bengaluru
Central India With Gujarat / PI-0240 (13 Days / 12 Nights)
Mumbai-Bhavnagar-Ahmedabad-Bhopal-Ujjain-Mandu-Maheshwar-Omkareshwar-Indore-Gwalior-Agra-Delhi
The 13 day long tour of Gujarat and central India, covers some of the most beautiful monuments of India which are still very much untouched. The simplicity of these places and the stories attached to the monuments will make a lasting impression on your mind. With the beautiful age old monuments of Ahmedabad and Bhopal, you reach Mandu, home to some of the best examples of the Islamic architecture. The tour ends with Agra with a visit to the Taj without which your trip to India will never be complete.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Mumbai
Day 2 : Mumbai
Day 3 : Mumbai - Bhavnagar
Day 4 : Bhavnagar
Day 5 : Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad - Bhopal
Day 6 : Bhopal
Day 7 : Bhopal-Ujjain-Mandu
Day 8 : Mandu
Day 9 : Mandu-Maheshwar-Omkareshwar-Indore
Day 10 : Indore-Gwalior
Day 11 : Gwalior-Agra
Day 12 : Agra
Day 13 : Delhi
Mumbai-Bhavnagar-Ahmedabad-Bhopal-Ujjain-Mandu-Maheshwar-Omkareshwar-Indore-Gwalior-Agra-Delhi
The 13 day long tour of Gujarat and central India, covers some of the most beautiful monuments of India which are still very much untouched. The simplicity of these places and the stories attached to the monuments will make a lasting impression on your mind. With the beautiful age old monuments of Ahmedabad and Bhopal, you reach Mandu, home to some of the best examples of the Islamic architecture. The tour ends with Agra with a visit to the Taj without which your trip to India will never be complete.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Mumbai
Day 2 : Mumbai
Day 3 : Mumbai - Bhavnagar
Day 4 : Bhavnagar
Day 5 : Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad - Bhopal
Day 6 : Bhopal
Day 7 : Bhopal-Ujjain-Mandu
Day 8 : Mandu
Day 9 : Mandu-Maheshwar-Omkareshwar-Indore
Day 10 : Indore-Gwalior
Day 11 : Gwalior-Agra
Day 12 : Agra
Day 13 : Delhi
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