An interesting excursion from the Vijay Vilas Palace is Shihor, with its historic old palace of the Maharaja of Bhavnagar, featuring gardens, wall paintings and woodcarvings. It can also be used as a base to visit Alang Ship Breaking Yard, the Jain temples of Talaja, the historic town of Vabhipur and the Velavadar National Park.
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Shihor in Bhavnagar City
February 2nd, 2010 by admin
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No Comments »Central Salt and MCRI in Bhavnagar City
February 2nd, 2010 by admin
The more-scientifically inclined may enjoy their visit to the Central Salt and Marine Research Institute. This institute is located on Waghavadi Road and enjoys immense popularity.
Posted in Salt Research Ins. Tags: bharat dekho, Bhavnagar, City, hotel, map, travel to india, trip to bhavnagar No Comments »Gogha in Bhavnagar
February 2nd, 2010 by admin
The History of Bhavnagar goes back a lot further then the city itself.when the Gohil Rajputs of the Surya Vanshi clan, facing severe competition in Marwar, moved down to the Gujarat coast and finally settled at Gogha port, near present-day Bhavnagar. Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil in 1723 AD.The last princely ruler Late Sir [...]
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