Bhuj Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

Bhuj is known for its palaces built in the traditional Kutchi architectural styles. Among them, the Aina Mahal or the Palace of Mirrors is the most famous and one of its main highlights. The palace is surrounded by a small, fortified courtyard built in the 18th century and is located in the old part of the city. It also has a museum within it, Prag Mahal, which was built in the latter half of the 19th century. The Hall of Mirrors and the Pleasure Pool are highlights within the palace.

The Kutch Museum, once known as the Ferguson Museum, is the oldest museum in the state. It was established in 1877 and has a good collection of artifacts, depicting the history and culture of Bhuj and its surroundings. The Sarad Bagh Palace, the Swaminarayan Temple, Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Kachch (folk museum) are the other tourist attractions of this city.

Other Activities

Shopping for handicrafts and textiles is a major activity. Excursions to the nearby villages are a main tourist draw. Some of the important villages near Bhuj are Bhujjodi, which is famous for weaving, Padhar and Dhaneti are famous for traditional Ahir embroidery, Dhamanka is known for block printing, Lilpur is known for its embroidery, while the village of Anjar is famous for block printing, tie and dye items and traditional betel nut crackers.

You must also visit the Than Monastery and the seaside resort at Mandvi. The Anjal Wild Ass Sanctuary and the town of Gandhidham are other places to explore near Bhuj.

The westernmost city of India, located about 300 km from Ahmedabad, Bhuj is known for its unique heritage and culture with its small, meandering streets, palaces and temples. It not only has numerous places of interest within the city, but villages around it that are very famous for their traditional handicrafts and embroidery. Geographically Bhuj is near the Gulf of Kutch, a part of the Arabian Sea with low hills overlooking the city.  Bhuj is a vibrant place with many legends and historical anecdotes associated with it.