Today, we will start our day a little bit early and proceed to visit the Velavadar National Park (The blackbuck sanctuary) with packed breakfast. The national park is an exclusive meadow ecosystem, which has attracted fame for the successful protection of the wolf, the blackbuck and the lesser florican. The park also offer habitat to more than 187 species of birds including migratory as well as residentsbirds such as Partridge, Pelican, Harrier, Duck, Eagle, Sand Grouse, Crane, Stork, Lark and Lesser Florican.
After taking pleasure of our jungle safari to the Blackbuck sanctuary, we will return to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, we will proceed to explore the city of Bhavnagar and visit the Takhteshwar Temple located on a high platform and offering breathtaking views of Bhavnagar city. Lord Shiva is worshipped as the main deity of this shrine.
Further, we will visit the Nilambag Palace, which is the residence of the current Maharaja of Bhavnagar. Also, we will visit the Mangalsinhji Mahal Palace, which is the residence of the members of the Bhavnagar royal family. Another interesting place to explore is the Gaurishankar Lake. It is a beautiful lake located between small hills and was made by Shree Gaurishankar Oza, the Deewan of Bhavnagar.
Later, we will return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.