Bhavnagar

Founded in 1723 by Maharaja Bhavsinhji Gohil, Bhavnagar is a historic coastal capital that blends imperial Rajput elegance with maritime trade heritage. Known as the cultural capital of the Gohilwar region, the city features striking architectural monuments, including the hilltop Takhteshwar Temple and the grand Nilambag Palace. Beyond its urban charm, Bhavnagar serves as the primary gateway to Velavadar Blackbuck National Park—a unique open-savannah ecosystem harboring thousands of spiraled-horn blackbucks and rare striped hyenas. Traveling to Bhavnagar with Lotus of India offers a refined journey connecting heritage stays, historian-led palace walks, and private wildlife safaris.