About Gaurishankar Lake :
Gaurishankar Lake aka Bor Talav, named after a very able 19th century minister of the king, is a reservoir originally planned for water supply to the town. It is a popular picnic spot where one can watch a setting sun over lake and enjoy a stroll on the parapet wall of the lake. A small planetarium for children is also worth a visit. Bhav Vilas Palace lies on the shores of the lake.
General Information about Gaurishankar Lake :
Location: Bhavnagar
State: Gujarat
Capital: Gandhinagar
Language: Gujarati, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Gaurishankar Lake :
By Air:
You can reach Bhavnagar by catching a flight from Mumbai. Other than this, there are a number of domestic flights connecting the city with Surat and many other cities in India. Bhavnagar Airport is located at a distance of 9 km from in the south east of the city.
By Rail:
Bhavnagar lies on the Western railway line and is connected to major cities of Gujarat via train. There are daily trains to Bhavnagar from Mumbai and Ahmedabad, solving the problem of getting to the city.
By Road:
Bhavnagar is well connected with the Western and Northern India via road. There are a number of buses that run along the route. Both state and private buses connect Bhavnagar to major towns and cities in India. Theses buses are comfortable as well convenient. The buses can be boarded from the bus stand in the city.