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  • Internet Availability:Good
  • STD Code:02832
  • Languages Spoken:Kutchi Gujarati
  • Major Festivals:Rann Utsav, Navratri, Janmashtami, Hajipir fair, Modhera Dance Festival and Mota Yaksh Fair
  • Notes/Tips:None

Bhuj Overview

  • Ideal Trip Duration: 1 Night 2 Days
  • Nearest City Bhuj: Anjar, Mundra and Gandhidham
  • Best Time to Visit Bhuj: October to February
  • Peak Season: November to February
  • Weather Info: Moderate
  • State: Gujarat

Bhuj is a famous city because of its history of the Kingdoms and Empires. The city has many palaces built by Naga Lords Rajputs, sultans of Gujarat, and the British Raj. It also has many temples and different places to visit. It is also famous for traditional handicrafts. The city is one of the best places to visit in Bhuj.

It is a historical place and very interesting among the places in Gujarat. The place is in the Gujarat Kutch district. In 2001, the earthquake destroyed the city completely and is still in the process of recovery.

The city has so many historical places to visit. It includes 2000 year old Kshatrapa inscriptions in the Kutch museum. It has the bell Tower of the Prag Mahal, ramkund stepwell, Hamirsar lake and the Inam Mahal. The city is full of past, history, and ethnicity.

Why is Bhuj famous?

The city is famous because of its narrow and small lanes and streets. In addition, it also has Gujarat's oldest museum. It has many attractions within the city. Also, the surrounding areas are famous for their traditional handicrafts items. A place must be visited during the Bhuj tour package.

Are Bhuj and Kutch the same? 

The city is the headquarters of India's largest district, Kutch.

Is Bhuj a coastal city?

Bhuj is a city in the northwestern Gujarat state in West Central India. It is in the lowlands between the Rann (marsh) and the Gulf of Kutch.

The best time to visit

October and February are the best times to visit Bhuj and its surroundings. The weather is nice, and it is also time for the Rann Festival in Kutch. March to June in the summer is quite hot and is not a good time to visit.

Monsoons are also warm and humid, making sightseeing uncomfortable. However, if you have to travel to Bhuj during the rainy season, you can visit this location if you don't mind some rain.

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Top 4 Places to Visit in Bhuj

Historical & Heritage | Museum
Aaina Mahal Museum

Aaina Mahal Museum, also known as Aina Mahal, is an 18th-century palace close to the...

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Bharatiya Sanskruti Darshan Museum

Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Museum is a cultural centre and museum located on College...

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Bhujia Hill Fort

Bhujia fort is on the Bhujia hill and is a historical place to visit in Bhuj in...

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Chhatardi Bhuj

The Royal Chhatardis of Bhuj are the cenotaphs of the Bhuj royal dynasty, located...

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