Tourist places in and around Bhavnagar

Gaurishankar Lake

Beautiful picnic spot. There is a well laid out garden nearby.

Takhteswar Temple

It is perched atop a hill and affords a beautiful view.

Burton Museum

It was established in 1895 and exhibits a rich collection of old weapons, armour and coins. The library has a rich ollection of books.

Around Bhavnagar

Palitana (60 km)

It is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centres in the country. On the sacred shatrunjaya hill, 863 exquisite temples were built over an impressive span of 900 years. The temple dedicated to Lord Adishwara, the first Jain tirthankar a is considered to be the most sacred shrine on the hill. Other important temples are of Kumarpal, Vimalshah, Choumukh etc. Near the shrine of Adishwara is a dargah of Angar Pir, where unfertile women offer miniature cradels. Palitana is well connected by rail and road.