Gaurishankar lake, Bhavnagar, Gujarat India

The Gaurishankar Lake and Victoria Forest spread across 381 hectares of land is also called Bor Talav which, is dedicated to Dewan Shri Gaurishankar Oza.The lake was built in 1872 and it acts as a water reservoir for drinking water. It is also one of the most preferred tourist destinations and picnic spots in the city. A small forest near the lake is home to a variety of flora and fauna with more than ! lakh trees. The forest also has two nurseries that cultivate plants for gardens and forests.

Gaurishankar Lake is situated in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. It is a famous picnic spot and is a very beautiful place. The lake poses a wonderful view since it is surrounded by hills on all sides. This spectacular lake amidst the hills is also well known for bird watching. The visitor would get an opportunity to witness the geese, cranes, ducks, pelicans and waders during the summer months. There is also a planetarium situated beside the lake. Children specially would be excited to view the heavenly bodies around the earth. The planetarium could also educate children regarding astronomy.

This place was built under the supervision of the Deewan of Bhavnagar, Gaurishankar Oza who was also a famous personality in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. There is a temple of Lord Shiva since he was a believer of the same and a residential building rests at the place where the royal family used to put up.

The Bhavnagar Lake, which is also known as the Gaurishankar Lake, is a beautiful place where one could witness a number of other attractions at the same place.