Capital of a former princely state, it is today a thriving commercial centre.

How to reach: Well connected by air with Mumbai. It is a railway station on the Western Railway line connected with Ahmedabad and is well connected by motorable roads.

Where to stay: Nilambagh Palace Hotel, Blue Hill, Apollo, White Rose, Jubilee in Bhavnagar, Hotel Sumeru in Palitana. Medium priced/ budget accomodation also available.

What to see: Barton Museum & Library, Gandhi Smriti. Gaurishankar Lake, Lock Gate, Takhteshwar Temple.

Excursions: Valablhipur, Alang and Palitana (51 kms).

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