Sihor Introduction

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Sihor, the erstwhile capital of the Gohil Rajputs, is an ancient town located in the Bhavnagar District, Gujarat. Surrounded by hills, it is situated about 20 km from Bhavnagar.
Major points of attraction are the 12th century Brahma Kund (a stepped tank surrounded by idols of Hindu deities) - built by Raja Sidhraj and the 17th century Vijay Vilas Palace of the Maharajahs, with fine paintings and wood carvings. The Shiva temple is an important pilgrimage worth visiting. Other tourists interest in and around the town include the Khodiar Mata Temple and the Sihori Mata Temple – which offers panoramic view over Gautameshwar Lake and the whole town. The old fort of Sihor with its wall art is worth a visit. 

Places worth visit

In Sihor, So many historical places for visit to make your travel memorable. Here are approx 16 Shiva Temple. But from them there are more popular place are "Sihori Mata's Temple" , "Guatmeshwer Mahadev Temple" , " Hanuman Dhara Temple". Here is also one famous place approx 6 K.M. far form Sihor is "Rajapara Khodiyar Mata's Temple". 

School & Colleges

Here are so many Nursery, Primary, Higher Secondary Schools. But among them " Shree Swami Narayan School" , "L.D. Muni High School" , "Shrimati J. J. Mehta Girls High School" is popular. 

Here you may also find Arts & Commerce Stream "Bhuta College" & It for Field "C. O. Jani Institute of Technology" College. 

Famous Things in Sihor

Sihor is also popular for it's Metal Business Market. You may find so many different item made from Metal for your home & Business use like Dish set, Water Storage Equipment & many more. Here is manufacturing of famous "Swastik Tapkir" & all "Dentobac Products". 

As we talk about food here are so many famous restaurant for all Gujarati, Punjabi, South Indian Dishes. Here is also one Sweet item is famous "Sihori Penda". You may find this Sweet and different variety of Sweets from "Radha Krishana Sweet Mart" , "Mali Penda Wala" & "Muni Penda Wala".

How to Reach

You may find train "Bhavnagar Express" from Mumbai, on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad line of the Western Railways Near by 9'O clock at night from Bandra Terminals & it will arrive near by 10:45 am at Sihor Railway Station,By Road, Bhavnagar is well linked with Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surendranagar and Anand. And it is also connected by air with Mumbai.