- Best time
- Oct–Mar
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,000–6,000
- Food a day
- ₹250–1,200
- Nearest railhead
- 0 km away
- Nearest airport
- 8 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Bhavnagar & Velavadar
A gracious port city with palaces and lakes, the blackbuck herds of Velavadar National Park, and Nishkalank Mahadev — a Shiva shrine you can only walk to at low tide.
Things to do in Bhavnagar & Velavadar
Velavadar Blackbuck National Park
Herds of blackbuck, harriers and wolves on open grassland.
Nishkalank Mahadev
Five lingams in the sea, reachable at low tide.
Takhteshwar Temple
Hilltop marble temple with city views.
Nilambagh Palace
Royal residence (now a hotel) in leafy gardens.
Gaurishankar (Bor Talav) Lake
A lakeside park for evenings.
Where to stay in Bhavnagar & Velavadar
Bhavnagar city
Hotels near Waghawadi Road.
Nilambagh Palace
A royal palace hotel.
Velavadar lodges
Forest lodge and a resort near the park.
What to eat
Bhavnagari gathiya
The city’s famous crunchy snack.
Ganthiya & jalebi
Sunday breakfast staple.
Good to know
- Check the tide table before going to Nishkalank Mahadev.
- Palitana is 55 km away for a two-day trip.
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