Bhavnagar

By train

The city is connected to Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara and some cities in Saurashtra by railway.

• Bhavnagar Terminusis the main railway station

By plane

• Bhavnagar Airport

By bus

Most Gujaratis travel by private buses (the roads are among the best in India). Intracity bus service is operated by VTCOS

• bus standstate owned

The local methods transportation are not that great. Hiring a taxi is the most convenient way. Rikshaws, bicycles, motor cycles and private autos are other modes of transport within the city and nearby villages.

• Gaurishankar Lake

• Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

  phone: +91 278 256 1600, +91 278 256 2600
  address: Waghawadi Road, Aksharvadi
  It was builted recently, but don't miss to visit.

• Takhteswar TempleWhite marble temple built on hill, gives Aerial View of City. Crafting work on marble stone is pretty good.

• Victoria Park

• Some traffic circles (road roundabouts) which have small gardens or park in the middle i.e. Crescent Circle, Ghogha Circle, Mahila Collage Circle.

• Top 3 MultiplexOne of the multiplex in Bhavnagar.

• Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra

  address: Umarala Town
  Spiritual Study Center where more than 500 true seeker are doing their sadhana.

• Play Chopat with the localsThe people of Bhavnagar are some of the friendliest in India. Mixing with them will be a memorable experience. Look for people playing Cross and Circle game in public places. You can join them and make friends for a lifetime. Chopat is also called Aman Chache and it is a variation of the dice game in Indian epics.

• South Indian Food - Udipi Restaurant
• Panjabi Food - Saffron
• Lachoo na Pav Gathiya - You should absolutely not miss this one. It is a local specialty that has a huge following even on Facebook. If you visit Bhavnagar, definitely give it a try.
• Gujrati Thali - it is as good as anywhere in Gujarat.
• Fafadiya Ganthiya is much famous, having special test. You can't find anywhere else, even in the rest of Gujarat also.

Hot spicy -Tikha Ganthiya with temrine IMALI chatani dipped in with pav (Bread Slices).

• Handiyavad is the famous place for the non vegetarian where non veg items are served Muslim style. The place is within a city. One more place to hang out for food is Talaon(Well).

One has to eat the ganthiya at Bacchu's in Ghogha circle.

• Saffron

  address: Waghawadi Road, opp. Swaminarayan Axarwadi Temple
  Panjabi veg. cuisine

• Tulsi Restaurant

  phone: +91 278 300 4942
  address: Kalubha Rd, Kalanala Chowk

• Red Chilli Garden Restaurant

  phone: +919924006417
  address: 150 ft Ring road, Top3 to Ghogha road,
  One of the best restaurants for Punjabi, Kathiyawadi, South Indian and Paw Bhaji.

In Winter - Special hot milk shake. Mostly available near Ghogha Circle. It is believed to be good for health also.
Lassi - Sweet Buttermilk, is also available in different area with different test.
Hard drink is not permitted to consume in the Gujarat. You can get some fruit beers here. Nearest place is Div for Drinking lover people.
A 1 hotel & Yadgar Hotel is the best non veg foods serviced in Handiyavad area.

• Hotel Swagat

  phone: +91 278 243 3474, +91 278 2433444, +91 278-2431491, +91 278-2430325, +91 278-2430329
  address: Kesharinandan complex, Bhidbhanjan chowk,

• Jubilee Hotels

  phone: +91 278 243 0045, +91 278 2430046
  address: Behind Pilgarden, Bhavnagar

• Shital Guest House

  phone: +91 278 242 8360
  address: Mali No Tekro, Amba Chowk

Budget

• The Hotel Mini

  phone: +91 278 251 2915, +91 98252 09209

• Hotel White Rose

  phone: +91 278-2514022, +91 278 2412441-42
  address: Opp. Vithalwadi, Neelambaug, Bhavnagar

• Vrindavan Plaza Hotel

  address: 1139, Sir Pattani Road, Bhavnagar

Mid-range

• Bluehill Hotel

  phone: +91 278-2426951, +91 278-2426952, +91 278-2426954, +91 278-2426297
  address: Opp Pill Garden, Bhavnagar

• Hotel Apollo

  phone: +91 278-2425251, +91 278 2425252
  address: Station Rd, Sutarwad, Panwadi

• Hotel Mausam

  phone: +91 278-2518746
  address: Alka cinema, Station Road, Bhavnagar

• Hotel Sun 'n' Shine

  phone: +91 278 251 6131, +91 278 251 6134
  address: S.T. Station Road, Panwadi, Bhavnagar 364001

Splurge

• Nilambag Palace Hotel

  phone: +91 278-2432295, +91 278-2424241, +91 278-2429323
  address: Nilambagh, Bhavnagar, Gujarat-364001
  The residence of the Maharajas of Bhavnagar, is now a heritage palace hotel.

Again - the best modes are private buses or airlines if you are traveling to Mumbai.

• Blackbuck National Park
• Palitana — pilgrimage centre for Jains