Postcard Greetings from Bhavnagar, India

Bharat Gami
Travel Memories
Published in
2 min readFeb 28, 2023

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When people think about India, they think of the Taj Mahal and the colonial capital of New Delhi. But there are countless other places of historical, religious and majestic significance. Bhavnagar is one such place on the western coast of Gujarat State in India. It offers rich history, shoreline and a glimpse into the life of the Maharaja of Bhavnagar. Greetings from Bhavnagar.

Greetings from Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar is a city in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, India. It is known as an industrial hub excelling in shipwrecking, salt and jewelry production. Popular tourist attractions in Bhavnagar include the Takhteshwar Temple, Gaurishankar Lake and Nilambag Palace.

Greetings from Bhavnagar

Nilambag Palace
Nilambag Palace is a heritage hotel. It was built by Maharaja Saheb Takhatsinhji of Bhavnagar in 1879. Its colonial architecture was designed by German architect Simms. The palace was converted into a heritage hotel in 1984 and has welcomed important dignitaries such the Dalai Lama and various public officials. You can witness the grandeur and majesty of life of the Maharajas by visiting this palace. There are many interesting artifacts at the palace such as the bird house, interior swings and Maharaja’s chariot.

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Bharat Gami
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Written by Bharat Gami

Top writer on architecture on Medium. Read my reflections on sustainable architecture, travel and culture. bharatgami.com

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