Bhuj - Gujarat

Bhuj history of South Asian cultures

Bhuj through prehistoric archaeological finds in the history of South Asian cultures and connects to a series of events, the Indus Valley Civilization (Harappans), the Mahabharata and Alexander the Great in India in March and tombs, palaces and other buildings associated with the locations of the remains of the Naga chiefs, the Jadeja Rajputs, Sultans of Gujarat and the rule of the British Raj. Over 4000 years of residence in the area of ​​Kutch, a unique ethnic mix of people and traditions, promoting, trading and abroad until Zanzibar, as the ancient civilizations of the Middle East and Greece migratory relationship with..

Bhuj walk around, you can see the Hall of Mirrors at the Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal is next door to the Bell Tower, stroll through the product market; lunch Pau Bhaji is a famous Kutchi; examine the 2000 year old Kutch Museum Kshatrapa inscriptions; Hamirsar Lake and watch the children walk around the lake in the warm afternoon sun subsides as a jumping off walls;; This Ramakund stepwell admire the sculptures of characters from the Ramayana and the center of town to catch the sunset between chhatardis of Kutchi royal family in a peaceful area.

Welcome to Swaminarayan temple at Bhuj

By the way: Ahmedabad travel to, it's just a little more expensive, but may be more convenient than the train. Some private companies arriving in Bhuj between 6am and 8am the next morning, 8 pm to 11 pm and leave the city for Bhuj between sleeper buses (with a full horizontal bunk) issue. These bus companies all have their offices around Paldi in Ahmedabad; Sahajanand Travels and Patel Travels are two recommended ones. Private sitting (non-sleeper) buses, and less money but considerably less comfortable seats for the trip to ST (State Transport) buses are also available.

By rail: Two daily express trains, the Bhuj Express and the Kutch Express, which schedules (16hrs.) However, both trains, spend the night in the middle of Bhuj to Ahmedabad (8hrs) and go on to depart from Mumbai and Bhuj and Mumbai, are non Ahmedabad designed and reasonable hours.

By air: One or more flights daily connect Bhuj to Mumbai.

Once in Bhuj, ST buses to most destinations around the district to a private Jeeps (no option for larger parties) to be hired, and some smaller places can be reached only by chhakdas.