Bhavnagar district

A pilgrimage and coastal district in eastern Gujarat, renowned for the Jain holy hills of Palitana and the blackbuck sanctuary.

Bhavnagar district is located in the eastern part of the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat, bordering the Gulf of Khambhat. Its most famous attraction is Shatrunjaya Hill in Palitana, which is densely packed with temples and is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Jains, requiring a climb of thousands of steps. In Bhavnagar city, you can visit Nilambag Palace, Takhteshwar Temple, and the Barton Museum. Velavadar Blackbuck National Park is famous for its grasslands and blackbucks. The Nishkalank Mahadev Temple on the beach appears and disappears with the tides, and other attractions include the Talaja Caves and Gopnath Beach. October to March is the best time to visit, with Bhavnagar Airport and railway station serving as gateways.

Destinations

• Bhavnagar & Palitana

Itineraries

• Gujarat Grand Loop – Starting from Ahmedabad, loop around the Great Rann of Kutch, the sacred sites of Saurashtra, and Gir National Park.
• Saurashtra Sacred Sites & Asiatic Lions – Follow the peninsula's coast to connect the Blackbuck plains, the sacred Jain hill, Portuguese-influenced Diu, Gir Nati…