Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar sits on the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat, a former princely capital whose main claim to modern fame is Alang, the shipbreaking yard down the coast that dismantles more oceangoing vessels than anywhere else on earth. The city itself keeps a quieter profile, its Nilambagh Palace converted into a heritage hotel and its Takhteshwar Temple perched on a hillock with views over the old town and harbor. Mahatma Gandhi studied at Shamaldas College here before leaving for London, and the college still stands near the city center. Gaurishankar Lake, ringed by gardens, is where locals walk in the evenings once the coastal heat breaks. Talent covering Bhavnagar lists here on a subscription basis, and the platform handles the booking and the payment.