Bhavnagar Tour Packages

About Bhavnagar

The port city of Bhavnagar is located on the Saurashtra Peninsula and boasts of rich traditions interweaved within the modern lifestyle. Thanks to its proximity to the sea, the city has always been one of the most important centres of trade and commerce in India and is known for its manufacture of salt and jewellery. The city is also associated with Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of India, who attended university in the city. Booking Bhavnagar holiday packages for a sightseeing tour of the city will allow you to explore the best tourist spots and attractions of Bhavnagar, including some of the best temples, museums, and much more. The city is also the gateway to several reserves and parks, like the Velavadar Blackbuck National Park.

Founded in 1823 as the capital of Bhavsinhji Gohil, Bhavnagar is an important industrial hub today. Even earlier the city was an important port, connecting India with a number of places like Singapore, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Africa, and the Persian Gulf, and as such was protected by a fort. Bhavnagar was also one of the first states in India to build its own personal railway system, without availing aid from the central government.

Places to Visit in Bhavnagar

It is extremely convenient to plan the most cost-effectively priced tour to Bhavnagar with holiday packages from Veena World. When you are booking a suitable itinerary for your next vacation, here are some of the top places to visit in Bhavnagar that you can consider adding to your plans:

• Takhteshwar Temple: This hilltop temple is among the earliest documented sacred places in Gujarat. The main attraction within the shrine is the image of Lord Shiva and Nandi, which sits atop eighteen ornate pillars in the large courtyard of the temple. Reaching the temple involves a bit of a hike across a marble staircase that offers mesmerising views of the surrounding landscapes.
• Brahma Kund: Located at the base of the Bhavnagar Temple, the Brahma Kund is an important site of pilgrimage in Gujarat. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma once came to earth and performed a yagna here. The holy pond is also considered to have healing properties and is a significant cultural landmark.
• Piram Bet: A small island located in the Gulf of Cambay; Piram Bet is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Bhavnagar. The island boasts of untouched beauty and houses a number of fossils of dinosaur eggs as well as giant turtles, some of which date back to almost 8000 years ago. Apart from this, the island is also the nesting ground for two endangered species – the Olive Riddley Turtles and the Green Turtles.
• Velavadar Blackbuck National Park: Home to the popular blackbuck antelopes that are known for their elegant spiralling horns, the Velavadar Blackbuck National Park stretches between two seasonal rivers and encompasses a 34 square kilometre area of pale grasslands. With a good road network, the park is best explored by car and can be explored on a safari, which you can book at the Blackbuck Lodge.
• Victoria Park: Founded in 1888 by the Maharaja of Takhtsinhji and covering an area of 500 acres, Victoria Park is a magnificent green space located in the heart of the city. Boasting of a tranquil environment and several native plant and animal species, the park is an amazing destination for explorers, nature lovers, and birders alike.
• Gopnath Beach: An amazing destination to escape from the buzz of the city and spend some time unwinding after a day of sightseeing, Gopnath Beach is also known for being a stopover for a number of unusual bird species. The steep cliffs at this beach also make for some great photo ops that you simply must witness on your tour to Bhavnagar.
• Barton Museum: The museum is a popular tourist destination, housing relics from the life of Mahatma Gandhi, along with a great collection of stamps, coins, guns, sculptures, and folk art. Also housing one of the first libraries in the city, the Barton Museum is a treasure trove with its massive historical and cultural collection.
• Nilambagh Palace: Originally owned by the Gohil royal family, the Nilambagh Palace was converted into a hotel and designated as a historical site in Bhavnagar. Offering a tranquil ambience, colonial-style architecture, and a stay in the lap of luxury, the palace is, without a doubt, one of the top tourist attractions in the city.

Best Time to Visit Bhavnagar

The best time to book your tour of Bhavnagar is during the months of October to January, which is also the main tourist season of the city. During this time, you can expect pleasant weather and clear skies, which are perfect for sightseeing, and days that are made even more enjoyable by the cool breeze of the evenings. The months from March to June are the off-season and are known to be rather hot with high humidity levels. You will, however, be able to find some amazing deals on Bhavnagar tour packages during the off-season. The months from July to October are known for heavy rainfalls, which add to the humidity of the city but are also known for the amazing greenery that the city boasts of. Washed by the rains, the verdant green landscapes of Bhavnagar are truly a sight to behold and worth witnessing.

Book the Best Bhavnagar Tour Packages with Veena World

Explore the range of amazing Bhavnagar tour packages to plan the perfect vacation to this port city in Gujarat. The Bhavnagar tour packages by Veena World have been specially curated to ensure that there is something for all kinds of travellers, fitting a range of budgets. You can choose anything, from budget tours to luxury vacations with Veena World’s Bhavnagar tour packages. For a more personalised travel itinerary and plan, you can also opt for Veena World’s Customized Holidays to Bhavnagar, where you will have complete control over the travel plans, type of accommodations to be booked, your day-to-day itinerary, and much more, ensuring the best experience for you on your tour to the port city.