Description

The walled city of Bhuj in the Kutch district is named after its Bhujiya Fortress, which overlooks the city from BhujiyoDungar hill. The region is set to have witnessed the Indus Valley civilization, exile of the Pandavas during the Mahabharata period and the invasion of Alexander the great. The golden prosperous period of Bhuj started when the Jadeja Rajput rulers shifted their capital from Anjaro to Bhuj in the mid sixteenth century. Bhuj is also famous for white variety of handicrafts, which includes Kutchi embroidery with mirror work, bandhini, hand printed textiles and sarees, etc.

How To Reach

Bhuj is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular flights. Bhuj has well connected railway system too.

Best Time to Visit

During the summer, the sun becomes very sharp and scorching. Therefore, the ideal time to visit the city of Bhuj is during the months of winter.

Hotel Range

2500/- to 5000/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

The RannUtsav festival also known as the Desert Festival is celebrated every year in February/March. The highlight of the Ran Utsav Festival is the demonstration of traditional handicraft, events and tours related to culture, performance of folk singers and dancers.
Aaina Mahal, Prag Mahal, Hamirsar Lake, Kutch museum, Darbargarh Palace, Sharad Bag Palace, Maharao'sChattris, Rudra Mata Mandir, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Hill Garden, KaloDunga, etc.
Go for shopping of silver jewellery, gold jewellery, Kutchi embroidery with mirror work, bandhini, hand printed textiles and sarees, etc.
Go on a day's trip to the marvelous salt marsh land of Rann of Kutch.