Diamond Hub-Bhavnagar(Gujarat)

Bhavnagar is coastal area, once called Gohilwad (A Ruling dynasty) located in Saurashtra region of Gujarat state in india . Bhavnagar was founded by Gohil Dynasty and one of its famous ruler was Maharaja Bhavsinhji Gohil(1793-1764). It was the first princely state to join Indian union after independence in 1948 & also first princely state to build the railway system without aid from Central government. Bhavnagar is well connected by roadways, railway network & Airport.Bhavnagar is 200km away from Rajkot,Baroda, Ahmedabad,Gandhinagar. Bhavnagar is famous for World's Best Diamond cutting & Jewelry. Bhavnagar has two major sea ports namely Mahuva & Ghogha where maritime trade takes place.Bhavnagar is famous for production of salt.About 35,000 tons salt production takes place every year. Bhavnagar main crops were Bajra,onion & bhavnagar is famous for Red Guvaus and pomogrante,Mango. Bhavnagar famous snacks available known as "Gathiya". In bhavnagar city lot of Historical places to visit such as Shree Takteshwar Mandir,At this point can view whole bhavnagar city.Neelmbag Palace,Gandhi smriti- A museum was built in 1955 which exhibits Gandhi Memorabilia and Archeological remains.Samaldas arts college - Gandhji did education in this college. Ganga Dheri- A Heritage site with Peaceful lake front,world famous Swamy Narayan Mandir, Victoria Park. Places to visit near bhavnagar :- 1.Nishkalank Mahadev Mandir - About 30km from Bhavnagar.This temple was built during Mahabharata era. 2.khodiyar Mata mandir - About 15km from bhavnagar,A temple resembles to Devi Mata. 3.Malnath Mahadev Mandir - About 25km from bhavnagar, Mahadev mandir surrounded by Nature's Greenary.  4.Shatrunjaya Hill temple- This temple is located at Palitana,which is 50km away from bhavnagar. 5.Talaja caves - Talaja is located 50km away from bhavnagar.Here we can find Buddhist caves. 6.Salangpur Hanuman Temple -This temple is located in Botad which is 70km away from Bhavnagar. 7.Alang - world largest ship breaking yard located here.Alang is 50km away from Bhavnagar.