Bhavnagar is a city in the Saurashtran peninsula of Gujarat, India, known as an industrial hub excelling in salt and jewellery production, and is associated with Mahatma Gandhi, who went to university here. It is located off the coast of the Gulf of Cambay in the Arabian Sea. It was the seat of the Babnagar Burn Kingdom of the Rajput Dynasty, which is said to have begun in the late 13th century.
The local methods transportation are not that great. Hiring a taxi is the most convenient way. Rickshaws, bicycles, motorcycles and private autos are other modes of transport within the city and nearby villages.
1 Gaurishankar Lake (Bor Talav). 2 Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Waghawadi Road, Aksharvadi, ☏ +91 278 256 1600, +91 278 256 2600. It is a modern construction, but don't miss visiting it. 3 Takhteswar Temple. White marble temple built on hill, gives Aerial View of City. Crafting work on marble stone is pretty good. 4 Victoria Park. Some traffic circles (road roundabouts) which have small gardens or park in the middle, i.e. Crescent Circle, Ghogha Circle, Mahila Collage Circle.
1 Top 3 Multiplex. One of the multiplex in Bhavnagar. 2 Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra, Umarala Town. Spiritual Study Centre where more than 500 true seeker are doing their sadhana. Play Chopat with the locals. The people of Bhavnagar are some of the friendliest in India. Mixing with them will be a memorable experience. Look for people playing Cross and Circle game in public places. You can join them and make friends for a lifetime. Chopat is also called Aman Chache and it is a variation of the dice game in Indian epics. (updated May 2015)
South Indian Food - Udipi Restaurant Panjabi Food - Saffron Lachoo na Pav Gathiya - You should absolutely not miss this one. It is a local specialty that has a huge following even on Facebook. If you visit Bhavnagar, definitely give it a try. Gujrati Thali - it is as good as anywhere in Gujarat. Fafadiya Ganthiya is much famous, having special test. You can't find anywhere else, even in the rest of Gujarat also. Hot spicy -Tikha Ganthiya with tamarind IMALI chatani dipped in with pav (Bread Slices). Handiyavad is the famous place for the non vegetarian where non veg items are served Muslim style. The place is within a city.
In Winter - Special hot milk shake. Mostly available near Ghogha Circle. It is believed to be good for health also. Lassi - Sweet Buttermilk, is also available in different area with different test. Hard drink is not permitted to consume in the Gujarat. You can get some fruit beers here. Nearest place is Div for Drinking lover people. A 1 hotel & Yadgar Hotel is the best non veg foods serviced in Handiyavad area.
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In Sep, Bhavnagar typically sees ~31°C daytime highs and 16 rainy days.
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