India /Gujarat /Bhavnagar / Shirohi (Banaskantha)

Shirohi is an ancient city that is located in the district in the state of. The place is situated close to the city of Bhavnagar and was the capital of the Rajput clan that was known as the Gohlis.There are many interesting places that one can visit in the area and they include a huge water tank that can be seen surrounded by many idols and statues of Hindu gods and goddesses. The tank was built in the 12th century and it is still in good condition today. Some of the other attractions include a palace called the Vijay Vilas Palace which is relatively new and was built in the 17th century. The palace has many carvings made of wood and there are many exquisite paintings that one can see in the place. The palace was built by a Raja called Sidhraj and it has been constructed in the style of that period.There are many temples that are located in and around the place and the main one is the Shiva Temple that is an important pilgrimage site in the area. Some of the other temples are Shori Mata Temple, Kodiar Mata Temple and a few others. The old fort of Shirohi city has many wall paintings and this is a good place to visit as well.

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Category : Temples

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 364240

STD Code: 2846

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Best Time to Visit:  September – May

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By Air : The nearest airport is located at Bhavnagar and the airport has daily scheduled flights to the city of Mumbai. This is a good option for those who are arriving by air, as taxis are available at the airport and they can be used to reach Shirohi. Taxis charge around Rs 7 per km and it is advisable to hire an A/C cab in the summer months and they cost around Rs 8 per km.

By Train : Shirohi has a railway station that is well connected to most of the important places in the state. It is connected to some cities in Saurashtra as well. There are regular train services from places such as Ahmadabad and other cities.

By BUS : Shirohi is connected to Ahmadabad, Bhavnagar and other important cities in the state by government buses. They are often crowded as this is the preferred mode of transport. Tickets are inexpensive as well.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Shirohi is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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