Bhavnagar

This is the district headquarters and it is the leading town for cotton exporting trade from Gujarat. Bhavnagar is exactly situated in the Gulf of khambhat with a spread over area of 11,155 sq.km, its natural harbor is an exit for overseas trade from the district. This district has an unique kind of landscape like hills around and sea waters, the scared Shatrunjaya hill rising above Paltana is the most famous and sacred hill of Jains. The view and the spot seems to be so serene and spiritual wherein you have many hill top temples, namely the Talaja temple for Jains and Abhal mandap on a small hill could be the famous landmarks of the district. The next best landmarks are the Indian salt and marine research Institute is also situated here. The major crops are groundnut, onion, and bajra is been sumptuous on agricultural efforts. Gandhi Smriti, Takhteshwar temple, Velavadar National Park and Bartin Library and Museum, Sri Ghoghs teerth, Mahuva Teerth, Palitana and Sihor are the other important places of tourist visit.

Bhavnagar

This is an ancient city found by Bhav Singhji during 18th century creates historical values in trade and now grown vividly as a industrial city to the state. The prime trade is cotton and cotton based products that are exported to various other countries from here, the huge trading is because of the Gulf of Cambay and the Arabian Sea with a natural sea port enhances vibrant exporting from the state. Bhavnagar district is said to be so colourful and cheering with all its cultural values and traditional impacts that merges the traveler’s interest at bliss. The important places of visit in Bhavnagar are Gandhi Smriti Library, Gopnath, Takhteshwar temple, Darbargadh, Victoria Park and Gaurishankar Lake. Added to it, from Bhavnagar you have connections to visit Palitana jain temple on the Shatrunjaya hills. Sirohi and the Velavadar National Park which is so called as the home of the famous Indian Black Buck.

Botad

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Panjarapole Sanctuary are the major tourist attraction here.

Delvada

This spot is another location of temples around, the most important Juma Masjid with shaking minaret is situated here, the other attractions are Shatrunjaya hills,Gandhi Smriti Takhteshwar temple, Velavadar National Park and Barton Library and Museum, Shri Ghogha teerth and Sihor are the worth seeing spots here.

Gadhada

Shri Swaninarayan temple is the major attraction in this place, the temple was built in the year 1829 will speak greatness for its architectural values and splendid spacious square with a high plinth wall and an assembly hall with large sarais will pull in tourist beyond beliefs.

Gariadhar

Shree J.K. Lukhi Arts College is situated here, nearby attractions of tourist interests are Shatrunjaya hill, the Jain temples, Shri Adishwara temple, Chaumukh temple, Shrine of Angar Pir and 108 Samvasaran Mandir at Palitana.

Ghogha

It is said that this town was an important location for trade and business during ancient periods. The three ancient Digambar Jain temples reveal Ghogha as a serene pilgrim center. This spot is located on the banks of the Gulf of Cambay wherein it swam in world tourists and pilgrims daily, the major temples of visit are Chopra Mandir known famously dedicated to Bhagwan Chandra Prabhu, the 8th Tirthankar and Bhagwan Nemi Nath. Gujarati Mandir and Dandia Mandir are the other important temples of visit and worship. The idols placed here are renowned to be dated over 2500 years of an age which still stands prejudice with the workmanship of ancient dwellers here. These large number of ancient idols are installed at Ghogha enhances tourist visiting worth.

Gopnath

This spot was utilized as a summer resort pleasure by Maharaja Krishna Kumar Singhji of Bhavnagar those days, even today though the place is a hamlet yet nature has filled its harmony so pleasant and picturesque around these regions. The beaches, the seacoast, and the limestone cliffs present us an enchanting breathtaking vision. Wading down the firm sand shore will be an awesome experience for the visitors, the panoramic view over the colourful birds and nature adds beauty to the living of mankind in planet earth. The rocky shoals of the coast will be a major attraction the marine life enthusiasts globally, apart from these natural values you have the world’s largest ship breaking zone and Gopnath Mahadev temple as the talk of the town, moreover Talja , temple which spirals up 350foot high volcanic hill is situated here. Rajapara village nearby has a white sanded beach which is another attraction to the tourist, Shopping lovers could go crazy with furniture, food stuffs, crockery, utensils, textile, home appliances, salvaged from the demolished ships can be purchased here.

Shatrunjaya

Histories are not born but it is been made by human comes true with this hilly region. It is said the pandavas the heroes of the great Indian epic Mahabratha have sojourned here and have built certain temples on this hilly region. There are around 900 temples of Jainism located in the hillock which is situated at a height of 600 meter from Palitana in Bhavnagar district. The temples built here resemble to ages backing to 11th and 20th centuries style of architecture, therefore it is believed that this hillock consist of temple building from year together is a fact.

Sihor

The town is surrounded by hilly regions and dates back to 12th century history; the temple of Brahma Kund (a stepped tank surrounded by idols of Hindu deity) is the major attraction of visit here, this valid attraction was built by Raja Sidhraj during those days, in the17th century Vijay Vilas Palace of the Maharajas with fine wood carving and paintings have attained history and still exist as eternal attraction to mankind. The main important Shiva temple is the spot of pilgrim center and some other places of interest are Khodiar Mata temple and the Sihor Mata temple near Gautameshwar Lake and the Old fort of Sihor excel with its wall paintings attract tourist to the core of mirth.

Songadh

Kirtidham teerth, a Jain pilgrim site located on the way from Songadh to Plaitana will be an attraction for tourism.

Valbhipur

This is an ancient town where previously known as the capital of the princely state now exposes unique archaeological excavations that reveals the treasurers of ancient time.

Vallabhipur

Previously known as the capital of Maurya Dynasty and was the ancient  center for learning and was known as Vamilpur. Here, Jain learning was prime note of education, Vallabhipur have set a record over history for this, the famous book ‘Shetrunjay mahatmya’ was written by Acharya Dhaneshwar Surji from here. There are some important tourist locales such as vallabhipur teerth the temple deicated to Adinath Bhagwan and the Museum which contains great values of archaeological findings etc.

Velavadar National Park

This park is a preserved space for black bucks, these black bucks are considered to be the fastest runner among animals, and it runs an approximate speed of 90 km per hour. The men bucks are in black and white spiral horns with seem unique to look at; the Bishno tribes’ takes responsibility over this preserved animal. Nilgais, wild boars, wolves, jackals and large number of birds are found here, the best touring time is between the months of October and June.