The Vijay Vilas palace was build in 1906
AD by Yuvraj Vijay Sinhji of Palithana, a member of the same Gohil
Rajput clan as the Maharajahs of Bhavnagar.
The palace was used as a country retreat, being splendidly located
in the hills with great views of the Shetrunjaya hill and historic
Palitana temples, yet only 4 kms from palitana town.
The Jain temple complex atop Shatrunjaya
Hill Is the main attraction of Palitana, There are also Jain museums
and handicraft bazaars. Palitana is also known for Its cottage Industries
producing weighing scales, harmonium reeds and metalware. Koll and
Bharwad villages can be visited at Adpur.
Six rooms with attached baths, most of
them period-furnished.
Home-cooked meals including regional cuisine
of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Malwa, both veg and non-veg.
Velavadar National Park, Alang
ship-breaking yard, city sights of Bhavnagar.
