Once the capital of Gujarat, Bhavnagar was founded in 1743, and is now a flourishing port on the Gulf of Khambhat. It is a convenient base, for visits to the town of Palitana and the sacred hill of Shatrunjaya. Some of the interesting places are :

Palitana
A 56 km drive from Bhavnagar, Palitana lies at the foot of the Shatrunjaya hill, with the Shatrunjaya river flowing to its south. The sacred hill rises in a crescendo of magnificent temples, 863 in all, that soar in splendour to the summit. These temples were built over a span of 900 years. The 600 m climb to the peak is usually made on foot.