About Bhavnagar
The Gohil rajputs came to Gujarat from Marwar in 1260 A.D. Founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil, the rulers of Sihor in 1723 A.D. decided to shift his capital from Sihor to Bhavnagar with the twin objectives of taking advantage of the sea as a defensive measure and for maritime trade.
Bhavnagar is an intermediate port with a natural harbour and is surrounded by picturesque beauty, world famous temples and monumental edifices, reflecting the rich heritage of a bygone era. It is approximately 732 kms from Mumbai and 200kms from Ahmedabad.
Bhavnagar has its own airport and railwaystation.
Reaching there:
By Air: Flights are available from Mumbai.
By Rail:Trains are available from Ahmedabad.
By Road: Luxury coaches and Gujarat State Transport Buses are available from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Rajkot, Surat and Vadodara.
Bhavnagar is well known for its traditional handicrafts. The speciality includes embroidery and high quality appliqué work, tie and dye and block-printed fabrics. A must visit is the Gandhi Smriti, where you can get traditional khadi garments and accessories.
Climate
Bhavnagar has a coastal climate. The best time to visit is during the winter months (November to February). The summers can get rather sultry.
What Nilambag Palace offers
Air-conditioned single and double bedrooms with attached baths, period furniture, and telephones.
Courteous and prompt 24-hour room service, in-house laundry, and round the clock travel & exchange counters offer prompt services to the guests.
North Indian, Chinese, Continental and South Indian meals
Romanesque swimming pool, tennis, shopping arcade. Excursions and folk dances can be arranged.
Swimming Pool
The piece de resistance is the enormous Roman style swimming pool nestled in the privacy of thick wood all around. Soak in the sun in royal ambiance or spend a quiet evening by the pool side.
Conference Hall
The hotel is equipped for business conferences. Make Nilambag Palace the venue for your next conference.
Shamianas
Royal shamianas can be erected with grand floral and lighting decorations on the lawns for special functions.
For romantic and leisurely evenings a Garden Restaurant beckons, where soft lights and lilting music leads the mind to serene solitude.
The hotel offers various exciting Excursions. The historical Jain temples at Palitana (60 kms.) are a display of intricate craftsmanship while the Black Buck Sanctuary at Velavadar (80 kms.) is a treat for wildlife lovers.
A city tour includes visiting Takhteshwar temple situated on a hilltop, the highest point of Bhavnagar, Gauri Shankar Lake, and Ganga Jalia monument, built by Maharaja Takht Singhji in memory of his first Maharani from Gondal.
