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  About Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar is a state in Gujarat but is part of the Saurashtra region. The city was originally a princely state that belonged to the Rajput Gohil family. However, after the independence, under Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's rule, all the princely states were unified, including Bhavnagar. In the past two decades, the city has undergone tremendous development and growth. In terms of infrastructure, the city has found itself a quaint airport with good facilities. The flight connectivity from Bhavnagar to other big cities is also quite good. As a port city, it plays quite a pivotal role in contributing to the economy of the state. However, at the same time, there are many small-scale industries in Bhavnagar that add to the total growth of the state.

The city is quaint and has decent places to visit for a weekend vacation. You can actually book a hotel room in Bhavnagar and enjoy the scenic bliss and simplicity of the small town.

Best time to visit Bhavnagar

Cities in Gujarat do not have the luxury to enjoy summers as the temperatures tend to soar high. In fact, the weather is hot and humid, which only makes the whole experience tad bit annoying. The March to June sees temperatures rise to a close 40 degree Celsius, which is highly unfavourable, especially if you're planning a leisure trip. April and May are peak summer months here where the weather is sweltering, making it difficult to venture out in the city. Several precautions need to be taken up to avoid dehydration or heat strokes. During this time, flight tickets to Bhavnagar are cheap. Since it is off-season, it makes complete sense that several airlines would drop the prices. Even booking hotels in Bhavnagar is cheap during summers as the tourism industry sees a slump. If you are already used to such climates, then it would be a shame not to avail flight deals to Bhavnagar during summer. However, if you cannot bear the excess heat, it is recommended not to visit the city.

Instead, head to Bhavnagar during monsoon or winter. In fact, winter is the most favourable season to visit the city. October to March is when the city experiences winter where the temperatures are between 12 degree Celsius and 32 degree Celsius. This only enables excess tourism as pleasant weather welcomes tourists from everywhere. Plus, it is also the time when Gujarat celebrates Navratri and Diwali. The celebration during these festivals is an experience one should undergo. The city street bustles with enthusiastic crowd welcoming Navratri and Diwali. This is also a good time for you to wear a Garba outfit and see if you can match to their tunes without stepping on someone's foot. Plus, the added benefit is how the streets are lit with hawkers and Gujarati chaat. The city springs back to life during the winter months, which is great for tourists.

Although monsoons could be fun, the hot and humid weather makes it difficult to enjoy the whole vibe. Unlike the Western Ghats, there is no dense greenery in Vadodara. Hence, even when the rains are moderate, the chill weather witnessed in some parts of India are not experienced in Vadodara. The atmosphere does turn from hot to bearable, while humidity sees a tremendous spike. While it could be a decent trip, it won't have the fervour and excitement of what winters bring to Vadodara.

Places to visit in Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar is a small town in Gujarat and enjoys a decent number of tourist attractions. To indulge in some touristy fun and learn more about the city, then you should visit the Gandhi Smriti, Nilambagh Palace and Barton Library and Museum. As for some spiritual trip, you should visit the Takteshwar Temple and Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. While Takteshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Shri Swaminarayan Temple is specifically for the ascetic, Swaminarayan Ji. The locals call this temple Aksharwadu Temple and are quite a famous place in Bhavnagar.

Things to do in Bhavnagar

With limited places to explore, Bhavnagar leaves more room to check out the lifestyle and culture of its local habitat. You can take a stroll through the city's streets and speak to locals about the place. They will have some fun stories to tell you. Not to mention how indulging in Gujarati cuisine would be next to best in Bhavnagar. In fact, you should check out their street food culture as it would be quite rewarding to your taste buds. For the beach bums, you can visit the Gopnath Beach and walk on the shores. Water sports activities do not take place there so best to be careful.

Food and restaurants in Bhavnagar

As part of the state of Gujarat, Bhavnagar's cuisine predominantly comprises of Gujarati dishes. These include the sweet and savoury daals, kadhi, dhokla, khandwa, khaman and more. For authentic Gujarati cuisine, you should definitely opt to check out some of the restaurants within the city. They don't just serve the food but also the engaging environment and a space that would cater to a foodie's eyes. The aroma of flavours filling the room while the waiters bring over lip-smacking dishes from the kitchen would be an overwhelming experience. The city also has options for other cuisines and popular fast foods.

For the best authentic Gujarati thali, you should visit the Rasoi restaurant. It is basically a hall lined with tables and has a mess-sort of a vibe. The hall is maintained quite well and serves the best Gujarati thalis. Rangoli restaurant is also one such place in the city that has a tasty melange of food choices ranging from Gujarati to North Indian to Chinese cuisines on the menu. If scrumptious South Indian food is what you crave in Bhavnagar, you should head to Madras Dosa. The place serves great South Indian food. Perhaps you should also check out some more restaurants such as Tulsi restaurant, Honest restaurant, Rocks N Logs and Sam's Pizza, to name a few.

The city also has an interesting street food scene that you should definitely check out. Gujaratis certainly love to indulge in chaat food, and that is something you'll realise once you visit their shopping streets with food carts.

How to reach Bhavnagar (Transportation)

By Air

Bhavnagar does have an airport called Bhavnagar Airport. The flight connectivity to Bhavnagar is quite decent but limited. There are very few direct flights to Bhavnagar from other cities. The location of the airport is very convenient as it is only 3.9 km away from the city centre. Despite Bhavnagar not being a popular route for flights, the city does see a good footfall of passengers flying in to Bhavnagar. There are only two airlines, namely, Air Deccan and Alliance Air, that have dedicated flights to Bhavnagar. However, cities such as Mumbai and Ahmedabad have flights assigned for Bhavnagar. As the airport is located close to the Bhavnagar port, the flight experience is quite good with scenic landings and takeoffs. The closest airport from Bhavnagar is Surat International Airport which is at a distance of approximately 93 km. The airport is accessible from the city as there are auto-rickshaws, taxi cabs and rentals that make transit convenient.

By Rail

As part of the western railway line, Bhavnagar Railway station witnesses great connectivity via rail. While there might not be enough flights to Bhavnagar, the city's station witnesses many trains coming in from Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi, Kochi, Chennai, Bangalore and more. What the city's airport lacks the railway station can match up. Not to mention the fact that its location within the city is so convenient, it enhances the transit convenience of tourists. Booking a hotel room in Bhavnagar, especially close to the railway station is also possible and a choice many travellers often take up. Travelling to Bhavnagar via train is also very comfortable and convenient in terms of travel time as well as the ticket price. Although the flight ticket prices to Bhavnagar are not exorbitant, the fact that there are only a few caters to domestic cities makes is a downside.

By Road

The NH 8A is known to be the best way to connect Bhavnagar to big cities. It is a popular route to reach Bhavnagar as it brings cities like Ahmedabad Surat and Mumbai closer. Many bus services pass through and to Bhavnagar from Surat, Mumbai, to name a few. In fact, this domestic route of NH 8A to Bhavnagar sees regular bus services from Mumbai and Surat. Some bus providers send at least four buses in a day to Bhavnagar. The roadway is only viable to people depending on the geographic location you're travelling from. If it is Mumbai or cities in Gujarat then travelling by road is convenient. However, for other cities that are further away from Bhavnagar, traversing by road might not be the best bet. The city does have good accommodation so you can probably book a hotel room in Bhavnagar's finest places to unwind from the tedious journey.

 About Air India

Air India was the first Indian airline that went by the name Tata Airways when it was launched. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata launched it in 1932 in Karachi. The first flight was from Karachi to Mumbai and then to Chennai. The airline became a public limited company after World War II, under the name Air India. In 1948, a Lockheed Constellation L-749A called the Malabar Princess landed in London Heathrow from Bombay, which was the airline's first international flight. Air India got its first Boeing 707-420 and became the first Asian airline to enter the Jet Age. It launched services to New York in 1960. It took delivery of its first Boeing 747-200B in 1971 and named it Emperor Ashoka. It acquired its first Airbus A310-300 in 1986 and Boeing 747-400 in 1993 which was named Konark later. The airline also operated its first non-stop flight between New York and Delhi during this year. In 2007, Air India merged with Indian Airlines under Air India Limited. They acquired their first Boeing 777 that year. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is Air India's main hub. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai is the secondary hub. Chennai International Airport, Cochin International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad and Trivandrum International Airport are its focus cities domestically.

Air India made Frankfurt Airport its international hub in 2009 for onward connections to the United States of America from India. Still, they had to shut it down because of high operating costs. In 2010, Air India decided to open a new hub for its international flights in Dubai. The airline's financial growth has been a topic of conversation for decades. For years, there were debates around the privatisation of Air India, but the Government of India refused to go ahead with it. When it did decide to hand over responsibility to private companies, no one came forward. Air India launched its low-cost airline, Air India Express, a couple of years back that majorly flew to countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Despite suffering losses in the market and going through a lot of ups and downs, the airline is functioning since it is the national carrier.

Air India has also gone through a lot of modifications with its brand logo and mascot. The Maharajah is the main mascot of the airline and was created by Bobby Kooka, the commercial director of Air India then and Umesh Rao, who was an artist with J Walter Thompson Limited in 1946. The mascot was given a makeover in 2015, and the airline decided to go with a younger version of Maharajah. Since India's colour scheme is red and white, the airline's logo also incorporates the same in its logo. The name of the airline is written in Hindi and English in red. The first logo of the airline was a centaur shooting an arrow in a circle which represented the wheel of Konark. However, the airline decided to give its logo a makeover in 2007, which was a flying swan with the wheel of Konark in it.

Fleet Size of Air India

Air India had started its operations with a de Havilland Puss Moth aircraft back in 1932. It inducted its first Boeing 707-420 later on and named it Gauri Shankar. It became the first Asian airline to add a jet aircraft in its fleet. Since it is the oldest airline in the country, it has both Boeing and Airbus aircraft in its fleet. It inducted its first Boeing 747-400 in 1993 and named it Konark. The airline inducted its first Airbus A320-200 aircraft in 1989 which now covers both domestic and international short hauls. The airline has a total of 70 Airbus aircraft including one A320 Classic, 4 A320ceo, 19 A319 aircraft, 20 A321, 5 A320ceo (Single Configuration), 27 A320neo and 3 A319 (Single Configuration). It has a total of 172 narrow-body aircraft and 49 wide-body aircraft. Air India uses one of the five Boeing 747-400s as VIP flights. Air India grounded its last Airbus A320 classic fleet in 2019, and the last flight flew from Delhi to Mumbai.

Air India had also sold five of its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft to Etihad Airways in 2013 to make up for its financial losses. The airline also had plans to introduce long flights to Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco but had to cancel, owing to weak demand and high fuel prices.

Baggage Allowance

Air India has certain baggage allowance rules and regulations that every passenger must follow. As per Air India's baggage allowance rules, you cannot carry cabin luggage that exceeds 8 kg, and your check-in luggage cannot exceed 20 kg. If you are flying internationally and if you are a premium club member, you will be allowed up to 40 kg of baggage. Even if you are ready to pay extra, your hand baggage cannot exceed 10 kg. First Class passengers are allowed a maximum of 40 kg baggage while Business Class passengers can only carry 35 kg. If you are travelling by the Economy Class, your baggage cannot exceed 25 kg. However, if you have an infant travelling with you, an extra 10 kg baggage allowance is offered by the airline. Make sure you inform the airline staff well in advance if your luggage is going to exceed the allowed weight. The airline has also made web check-in quite convenient for its passengers. You can either log in to the website and get it done, or you can get in touch with the call centre. The executives will help you get your web check-in done. It is best to get your web check-in done in advance, so you get to pick the right seat instead of settling for something chosen by the staff at the airport.

In-flight Services

Air India's First Class is royalty and luxury personified. The seats recline up to 180-degree, and the interiors are a sight for sore eyes. In addition to the ultra-comfortable seating, Air India's in-flight services are extremely efficient, and the best part is that the first-class cabin only seats 12 passengers. You can order your favourite cocktails and cuisines that are a treat to your taste buds. You can also do all of your duty-free shopping onboard. The first-class and business class cabins are also equipped with the Thales i3000 in-flight entertainment system. You can access five channels in Hindi and English. You can also browse through Air India's in-flight magazine called Shubh Yatra. First Class and Business Class passengers can also access the Maharaja Lounge. Business-class passengers are treated to plush seats and lip-smacking entrees that are accompanied with wine. You also get an exclusive check-in and lounge facility. Don't fret if you are not travelling by the premium class. Economy class passengers have complimentary refreshments and meals on all of their flights. You will also get complimentary liquor or wine on the international flights. The airline staff makes sure that passengers have a great time during their journey.

Popular Routes and Top Cities for Air India

Air India connects to various domestic and international routes daily. Since it is one of the oldest and the first airlines, it connects to more cities domestically and internationally. It connects to approximately 102 destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and so on. It also flies to international destinations that cover the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Air India has frequent flights running to other destinations and makes sure you have had a great journey as well. Do make sure that you get your web check-in done well in advance.

Why Travel by Air India?

Air India is the national airline and has been in the airline industry since 1932. The airline makes sure that you have had a comfortable journey and seldom leaves any room for complaints. It has maintained its legacy of making sure that every passenger gets a royal treatment. It is also one of the very few airlines in the country that offers first-class flights to its passengers. You can check Air India's flight schedule and your flight status on their website. Even if you cannot access the website for some reason, you will certainly get updates and messages from the airline regarding the same. It also makes web check-in quite easy for its passengers. The staff is well-equipped to solve any grievances or requests put forth by passengers. You can book an Air India flight from the website. You can also get in touch with your travel agent and get them to book the ticket for you. It would be best if you experienced the royal treatment and luxury of being Air India's first-class passenger at least once in your life. The airline has come a long way and continues to give its passengers the best services and experience. The airline also makes sure that the flights run on time.