Bhavnagar, India
Bhavnagar is a town of 605,882 people in Gujarat, India, founded in 1723.
Why visit Bhavnagar
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Nilambag Palace.
Weather in Bhavnagar
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About Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar is a city and the headquarters of Bhavnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Bhavnagar was founded in 1723 by Bhavsinhji Gohil. It was the capital of Bhavnagar State, which was a princely state before it was merged into the Indian Union in February 1948.Bhavnagar currently has the 5th largest population in Gujarat.
From the Wikipedia article Bhavnagar (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
Ganga Deri Mandir/Ganga Chhatri
Monument and historic site · 1.7 km
State protected monument (S-GJ-30).
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes7
Naitri Parlour
Restaurant · Regional, Chinese, Indian, Hotel · 6.7 km
Best place for authentic kathiyawadi cuisines. Best Punjabi and Chinese food also available. Natural surroundings with rooftop dining...
Plot No - 4 Jay Kedarnath - Shantilal Shah Engineering College Road, Sidsar, Bhavnagar
Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
Deily Dose Cafe
Cafe · Pizza, Coffee Shop, Burger, Chinese, Italian, Sandwich, Mexican, Noodle, Fries · 5.6 km
Sidsar Road Bhavnagar, Bhavnagar
7.30 am to 1 am
History
The Gohil Rajput of the Suryavanshi clan faced severe competition in Marwar. Around 1260 AD, they moved down to the Gujarat's coastal area and established three capitals: Sejakpur (now Ranpur), Umrala, and Sihor. Sejakpur was founded in 1194.
In 1722–1723, the forces led by Khanthaji Kadani and Maratha Pilaji Gaekwad attempted to raid Sihor but were repelled by Maharajah Bhavsinhji Gohil. After the war, Bhavsinhji realized the reason for repeated attacks was the location of Sihor. In 1723, on auspicious day of vaishakh Shukla Tritiya also known as Akshay Tritiya he established a new capital near Vadva village, 20 km away from Sihor, and named it Bhavnagar after himself . It was a carefully chosen and strategic location because of its potential for maritime trade. Naturally, Bhavnagar became the capital of Bhavnagar State. In 1807, Bhavnagar State became a British protectorate.
The old town of Bhavnagar was a fortified town with gates leading to other important regional towns. It remained a major port for almost two centuries, trading commodities with Mozambique, Zanzibar, Singapore, and the Persian Gulf.
From the History section of Bhavnagar on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Churches and places of worship15
Shree Swaminarayan Main Temple Bhavnagar
Place of worship · 6.5 km
Nari Chowkdi to Rto Circle Road, Bhavnagar
Shree Ram Mantra Mandir
Place of worship · 2.0 km
Ramnagar, Kalvibid Talaja Road, Bhavnagar
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging5
Jay Ramapeer Petroleum
Gas station · 1.4 km
Plot No. 2426 Ghogha Road Jakatnaka, Bhavnagar
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare103
Map of Bhavnagar
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Getting there and nearby towns
Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 km away.
- Malanka 5 km southeast, about 5 min by car
- Sidsar 7 km southwest, about 7 min by car
- Nari 8 km west, about 8 min by car
- Vartej 9 km west, about 9 min by car
- Ghogha 15 km southeast, about 15 min by car
- Sihor 21 km west, about 21 min by car
- Valabhīpur 32 km northwest, about 32 min by car
- Umrāla 37 km west, about 37 min by car
- Alang 41 km south, about 41 min by car
- Pālitāna 43 km southwest, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- View of Bhavnagar, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bhavnagar banner, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 01, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 15, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 05, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 04, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 03, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 12, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 10, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 14, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 13, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 09, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 11, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 06, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 02, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 08, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhavnagar 07, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Passer domesticus pair, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, Panseriyasanket, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takhteshwar Temple 01, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gaurishankar Lake, Pratap Tur, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Black Lady In Indian Summer, Atul Makwana, CC BY 3.0
- Takhteshwar Temple 05, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takhteshwar Temple 03, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takhteshwar Temple 04, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takhteshwar Temple 02, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DMBM, Arbhatt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hitesh Chorada, Hitesh Chorada, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ahichchhatra sanskaar kendra front view, Aniket, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Innocent Spring, Possible1919, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir gate, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Natural Freshness, Possible1919, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mihirselection 02, Amp2618, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mihirselection 06, Amp2618, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mihirselection 09, Amp2618, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mihirselection 04, Amp2618, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mihirselection 03, Amp2618, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mihirselection 01, Amp2618, CC BY-SA 4.0
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