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City in Gujarat, India
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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.
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Bor Talav
It is a modern construction, but don't miss visiting it.
White marble temple built on hill, gives Aerial View of City. Crafting work on marble stone is pretty good.
One of the multiplex in Bhavnagar.
Spiritual Study Centre where more than 500 true seeker are doing their sadhana.
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.
Panjabi veg. cuisine
One of the best restaurants for Punjabi, Kathiyawadi, South Indian and Paw Bhaji.
The residence of the Maharajas of Bhavnagar, is now a heritage palace hotel.
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By bus
Most Gujaratis travel by private buses (the roads are among the best in India). Intracity bus service is operated by VTCOS
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.
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