Bhuj is populace city of Kutch district, Gujarat. This capital
city of Kutch is fascinating outback place revived after 2001 quake which killed
approximately 10% population of the city. Local markets of Bhuj sell incredible
Kutch handicrafts. Voyagers will get countless spots in Bhuj to visit such as historic
monuments like Prag Mahal and Aina Mahal. The rebuilding of Bhuj after
earthquake becomes slow so the city didn’t get developed in some areas. Bhuj
the historical city is having rich past as several big rulers ruled the city at
intervals. Describing the history of Bhuj can bore the visitors so we will
discuss about the available tourist destinations of Bhuj City.
Kutch Museum: the first place where travelers can attain
is Kutch Museum which is also recognized as the Fergusson Museum. Founder of
museum was Maharao Khengarji 3rd and year was 1877 AD. State
engineer Ferguson played vital role to construct the Kutch Museum. Before
India’s independence the museum continued served as private property for the Maharao
the king. After freedom spot was renamed to Kutch Museum.
Cenotaphs Complex: 2nd place of Bhuj is Cenotaphs
Complex also identified as Chattardi was constructed with red stones. Complex
is basically area of tombs ruined in big earthquake of 1819. It was erected for
Rao Lakha in year 1770.
Kera: mainly notorious for 10th century shrine of God Shiva.
The shrine got affected in 1819 earthquake and mostly area of temple was damage.
Prag Mahal: built under supervision of Rao Pragmalji 2nd
is next tourist place. Popular architect of that period was appointed by Rao
for designing Prag Mahal. This architect was Colonel Henry who also designed Deccan
College, Ohel David Synagogue and Sasoon Hospital in Bhuj. Construction of long
10 years of Prag Mahal allowed the designer to make it perfect. Around 20 lacs Kutch
Monetary were spent for Prag Mahal construction.
Aina Mahal Palace: built in 1750 by Seth Rao Lakhpatji. The
two storey structure of Mahal is having Darbar Hall, suites and mirrors hall of
palace. Construction of Aina (Mirror) Mahal was done by craftsman Ramsingh
Malam who got the training of enameling, glassmaking, iron founding and tile
making in Europe. However, he was sent by the Rao Lakhpatji in 18th
century to make his skills perfect.
Lakhpat: situated in northwest direction of Bhuj City at only
gap of 170 kms. Road is premium method to attain Lakhpat. 1 lakh Kutch monetary
was used to construct Lakhpat hence the place was named after it.
Bhadreshwar: 36 kms away is one more tourist destination
located in west direction of Bhuj city. Place contain a big shrine and 2 small mosques
where travelers can attain. Imposing Jain Shrine is unsurpassed spot of
Bhadreshwar.
Mata no Madh: situated at 138 kms distance from Bhuj is
next location. This historical shrine is devoted to Jadeja devotees located at Kakkadb
Hit. Some area was annihilated in quake of this 1200 years old shrine.
Other Bhuj impressive locations are KDWS (Kutch Desert
Wildlife Sanctuary), NSS (Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary), Prag Mahal, Kutch Bustard
Sanctuary, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, CDWCR (Chari-Dhand
Wetland Conservation Reserve), Banni Grasslands Reserve, Bharatiya Sanskriti
Darshan, Kachchh Museum, Darbar Gadh, SSDM (Siddha Shree Dhoramnath Monastery),
Chhatri of Rao Lakhpatji, Dhinodhar, Dhoramnath Temple, Guru Gorakhnath Temple,
Kakkadbhit Yaksha, and Ethnological Museum.
Attain To Bhuj:
By Train: the city Bhuj is properly linked through train network
as frequent trains are available for bhug from many cities. Cool trains to Bhuj
from Mumbai, Ahmadabad, and Delhi are accessible.
By Air: airport of Bhuj having flights since Mumbai though
Bhuj is having domestic airport and limited flight companies are having services
for Bhuj.
By Road: road journey of Gujarat is always appreciated so
travelers can get the bus from Ahemdabad, Mumbai, Delhi and some other parts of
nation.
