Car carrying ferry , GULF OF KHAMBHAT

pas2005 · Feb 16th, 2008, 14:12

Dear all,
I am planing to go to Palitana ,Gujarat by Car by NH-8.
Is there a way of crossing the gulf of Khambhat by Car carrying ferry from somewhere close to Surat- Bharuch to Bhavnagar, so as to cut driving time.

Thanks.

steven_ber · Feb 16th, 2008, 14:22

As far as I'm aware, there is no ferry of any kind, though I researched this about 5 years ago.

The overnight train from Mumbai to Bhavnagar calls at Sihor Jn, close to Palitana, the train has great timings.

saajan_20 · Feb 16th, 2008, 21:04

pas2005 yes however good the road on nh8 is driving to bhavnagar and likes is a pain looking @ the map one realises the waste of approximate 500km s drive !!!
I have been on a look out for such a thing scince past few years but of no avail !!

Unless u really need the car to use @ bhavnagar train is a better option as adviced by steven_ber

pas2005 · Feb 16th, 2008, 23:25

Thanks saajan & steven .
It seems there is no such ferry . I have also googled & tried to find out from aquaintances near Bharuch.
Wikimapia shows a proposed bridge across the gulf.
I hope it gets built soon.
I need to drive as I am planning to go to palitana, girnar, junagadh, jamnagar , etc. So train is not a option.

Feb 16th, 2008, 14:12	#1
pas2005 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: india Posts: 47	Car carrying ferry , GULF OF KHAMBHAT Dear all, I am planing to go to Palitana ,Gujarat by Car by NH-8. Is there a way of crossing the gulf of Khambhat by Car carrying ferry from somewhere close to Surat- Bharuch to Bhavnagar, so as to cut driving time. Thanks.

Feb 16th, 2008, 14:22	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,930	As far as I'm aware, there is no ferry of any kind, though I researched this about 5 years ago. The overnight train from Mumbai to Bhavnagar calls at Sihor Jn, close to Palitana, the train has great timings. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

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Feb 16th, 2008, 21:04	#3
saajan_20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: bombay {mumbai} Posts: 315	pas2005 yes however good the road on nh8 is driving to bhavnagar and likes is a pain looking @ the map one realises the waste of approximate 500km s drive !!! I have been on a look out for such a thing scince past few years but of no avail !! Unless u really need the car to use @ bhavnagar train is a better option as adviced by steven_ber

Feb 16th, 2008, 23:25	#4
pas2005 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: india Posts: 47	Thanks saajan & steven . It seems there is no such ferry . I have also googled & tried to find out from aquaintances near Bharuch. Wikimapia shows a proposed bridge across the gulf. I hope it gets built soon. I need to drive as I am planning to go to palitana, girnar, junagadh, jamnagar , etc. So train is not a option.

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