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Gopnath
A beautiful hemlet on the coast of the Gulf of Khambhat and at a distance of 10 kms. from Talaja, the taluka headquarter of Bhavnagar district is Gopnath; vying for fame on the tourist circuit with development of a heritage hotel - Gopnath Bungalow - the pleasant sea-shore retreat of Gohil rulers of Bhavnagar. The Bungalow, built in a European colonial style with cottages and mansions surrounding the courtyard, faces the sea and offers beautiful view of the gulf.

Khodiyar Mata
It is a famous shrine commemorating the family Goddess of the former Bhavnagar State . The deity is held in great reverence and the shrine with 36 pillars and vast mandap presents a serene sight


Mahuva
A minor port, Mahuva is famous for its handicraft work in wood and ivory. Lacquer work on wooden furniture and toys are its speciality. Its fertile land bears `Jamadar' mangoes akin to Alphonso. There is an old mosque, Laxminarayan Temple and a Jain Dehrasar Temple .

Sihor
Before Bhavsinghji founded Bhavnagar this was the capital of Gohil rajputs. Excellent wall paintings depicting Bhavnagar ruler Wakhatsinhji with battle scenes, armies, cavalries, etc. are found in Sihor Darbargadh. Brahma Kund is known for its excellent quality of water.

Talaja
Situated on the slope of a hill crowned with a Jain temple nearby and at the confluence of Talaji and Shetrunji rivers, Talaja is famous for its Buddhist Caves . These caves are cut into isolated conical rocks. There are 30 such caves with 15 to 20 tanks for storing water. They are simple and wanting in ornamental carving. The only cave possessing some ornamentation is known as Ebhal Mandap.

Palitana
A 56 Kms. drive from Bhavnagar , Palitana lies at the foot of the Shatrunjaya Hill, with the Shatrunjaya River flowing to its south, making this place one of the most picturesque places of pilgrimage in India . The sacred hill rises in a crescendo of magnificent temples - 863 in all - that soar in marble splendour to the top of the hill.

   
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