Top reason
Palitana at sunrise
Cabs reach the foot of Shatrunjaya before the heat, so you climb in the cool hours.
Saurashtra
Bhavnagar
863 Jain temples on one hill, grasslands, and a working harbor city. The GIR Tours & Travels runs private, driver-verified cabs to every stop on this page, with fixed fares and on-time pickup.
- 6
- Places to see
- 4.6
- Traveller rating
- Oct – Mar
- Best time
4.6 ratedby travellers
Bhavnagar opens onto two very different days: the hilltop Jain temples of Palitana and the open grasslands of Velavadar. The GIR Tours & Travels gets you there early with comfortable AC cabs and drivers who know the climb and the park gates.
Why us
Why ride with us in Bhavnagar
Blackbuck country
Velavadar and the blackbuck sanctuary on a timed plan for the best sightings.
Coast and old town
The Ghogha seafront and Bhavnagar's maritime history fit around a longer stay.
Your pace
Half-day or multi-day plans, built for your group.
Cool, clean cabs
Serviced AC vehicles for temple and wildlife days alike.
6 places worth the detour in Bhavnagar
Our picks, in the order we would visit them. Open a guide for the details, or book a cab straight to any stop.
01Religious4.9
Palitana Temples
The world's largest cluster of Jain temples — 863 temples atop Shatrunjaya Hill.
- 5-6h
- 500K+ visitors
02Wildlife4.8
Velavadar National Park
India's only tropical grassland national park, famous for blackbucks and wolf sightings.
- 4-5h
- 250K+ visitors
03Religious4.7
Takhteshwar Temple
A magnificent hilltop Shiva temple offering panoramic views of Bhavnagar city.
- 1h
- 350K+ visitors
04Wildlife4.6
Blackbuck Sanctuary
Home to thousands of graceful blackbucks and nilgai roaming freely in the grasslands.
- 3-4h
- 180K+ visitors
05Nature4.4
Gaurishankar Lake
A serene lake surrounded by gardens, perfect for peaceful evening walks and birdwatching.
- 1-2h
- 200K+ visitors
06Museum4.3
Barton Museum
A Victorian-era museum showcasing rare artifacts, coins, and local handicrafts.
- 1-2h
- 120K+ visitors
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Popular rides from Bhavnagar
Favourite rides from Bhavnagar. Tap a card to get the fare on WhatsApp.
012 hrs
Bhavnagar to Velavadar Park
Open grassland at dusk is when the blackbuck move.
- Distance
- 65 km
- Drive time
- 2 hrs
Along the way
- Blackbuck Sanctuary
- Velavadar National Park
- Grassland safari
021.5 hrs
Bhavnagar to Palitana
Reach by dawn for the long stairway to the summit.
- Distance
- 50 km
- Drive time
- 1.5 hrs
Along the way
- Shatrunjaya Hill
- Palitana Temples
034 hrs
Bhavnagar to Ahmedabad
A highway transfer linking Bhavnagar with the airport city.
- Distance
- 200 km
- Drive time
- 4 hrs
Along the way
- Ahmedabad
- Ahmedabad Airport
*Distances and drive times are approximate road figures. The exact fare is confirmed when you book.