Gaurishankar Lake

Gaurishankar Lake is a well-known lake in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is a reservoir that was built in the bygone times. It is situated on the edges of the famous Victoria Park. This lake is also known by the names of Bhavnagar Lake and Bal Vatika. It serves as a picture-perfect spot for relishing a picnic with family and friends.

Why Is It Famous?
Gaurishankar Lake is famous because of different reasons. According to the historical texts, the King Takhatsinh was a strong follower of Lord Shiva-Parvati and named it as Gaurishankar Lake. The main purpose of the construction of this lake was to fulfill the water requirements. Slowly, this place became popular as a picnic spot.

Today, a lot of visitors come to this place and enjoy the picnic with their family & friends. Not only as a picnic spot but Gaurishankar Lake is also seen as a religious site. This lake is the place where fairs are organized every year. During the solar/lunar eclipse, hundreds of locals gather and take a dip in this lake.

Best Time To Visit:-
Gaurishankar Lake is a destination that can be visited during any time of the year. There is no specific season or time for the tourists to reach this place. October-March is the apt time for visiting this lake if you want to avoid the searing summers.

Watch Out!
Do not create a mess by throwing any garbage or leftovers in the lake. Disposing of the garbage in the lake is an offense and a heavy fine is imposed on the offenders. Thus, be careful and throw the trash in the waste-bins.

Reaching There:-
Bhavnagar city is well-connected via all major highways, airways, and railways. Due to such connectivity, luxury buses, express trains, and flights are seen as an appropriate option for reaching Bhavnagar. Commuting within the city can be done via local transit that is available frequently.

Nearest Railway Station:- Bhavnagar Terminus Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Bhavnagar Airport