A long eastward ride across Saurashtra's interior on generally good highway, connecting two former princely-state capitals. Bhavnagar, a port town on the Gulf of Khambhat, has a compact heritage core with the hilltop Takhteshwar Temple giving good city and sea views, and Nilambag Palace, a former royal residence now partly a heritage hotel. The Gandhi Smriti museum covers the town's Gandhi connections, and Victoria Park offers a green, quiet break with some wildlife including nilgai. The nearby historic port of Ghogha adds a coastal detour for those interested in the town's maritime trading past. Given the distance, this suits a full-day or overnight trip rather than a quick loop.
