Places to visit in Bhuj
Bhuj located on the western shores of Gujarat is a popular travel destination. The colourful city soaked in the charms of Gujarat is the gateway to the Rann of Kutch, a unique salt-marsh desert. A treasure trove of culture and heritage, the town has a strong connection with the Indian history, dating back to the start of the civilization. The beauty of the land and the culture deserve equal importance in drawing tourists.
Witness to different phases of history, Bhuj can narrate tales of the Indus Valley Civilization, Alexander the Great's reign, conquests of the Jadeja Rajput, the might of the Gujarat Sultanate and the British Raj. Now it is a charming tourist getaway to indulge in the colourful history, heritage and culture of Gujarat.
There are numerous tourist attractions in Bhuj. The fort of Bhuj with its 11 m high walls and 51 guns is interesting to explore. The Sharad Baug Palace was the residence of the last king of Kutch,Madansingh till his death in 1991. Impressive sights include The Aina Mahal orthe Hall of Mirrors, the bell tower of the Parag Mahal is a fine specimen of Italian Gothic style architecture, the Ramakund stepwell is a masterpiece of sculptures of characters from the Ramayana and the Royal cenotaphs or the Chhatardis. Also check out the 2000-year-old Kshatrapa inscriptions in Kutch Museum, the beautiful Hamirsar Lake and the Swaminarayan Temple, brightly coloured woodcarvings mostly depicting stories of Lord Krishna and Radha.
The disastrous 2001 earthquake reduced Bhuj to rumbles from the fascinating walled city, with beautiful,palaces, bazaars and Havelis. Rising like a phoenix from its own ashes, the city has recovered from the tragedy. Now it is again a haven of heritage, beautiful handicrafts, Kutchi embroidery and jewelry work. It is slowly earning the reputation of one of the best places to visit in Gujarat.
The Aina Mahal
The Aina Mahal is an 18th-century palace that is located next to the Prag Mahal in Darbargadh, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. The palace was built by Rao Lakhpatji of Cutch State around 1750. Lakhpatji's master craftsman Ram Singh Malam designed the palace in the local style and decorated it in the European style with glass, mirrors and tiles. The palace had two floors; the first floor has the Audience Hall, the Pleasure Hall, the Hall of Mirrors and the State Apartments, and the second floor has the ante-chamber, Darbar Hall and Marriage Hall. The building has been converted into a museum which includes a "europeanerie" collection that includes clocks, wares, mechanical toys, paintings and pictures
Prag Mahal Palace
The Prag Mahal is a 19th-century palace located next to the Aina Mahal in Bhuj, Gujarat
Kutch Museum
Kutch Museum in Bhuj is the oldest museum of Gujarat. It is located opposite Hamirsar Lake in Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India. The museum was earlier known as Fergusson Museum
Hill Garden
Hill Garden is Big amusement park with rides & gardens
