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Bhuj Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Gujarat

About Bhuj

Bhuj is a historical city. It has a long history of kings and empires. It was named for a big snake, Bhujang, that lived on a hill that was later named Bhujiyo Hill. Bhuj has a population of approx 200,000. It serves as a stopover to explore the remote areas of Kutch. Bhuj can also serve as base for day trips to Dhordo (white Rann of Kutch with luxurious tents to spend nights), Khavda, Kala Dungar, Mandvi (sea beach with wind farm), Kera (very ancient ruins of lord Vishnu and Shiva temple), Mata No Madh (goddess Aai Ashapura temple), Narayan Sarovar, Koteshwar (ancient Hindu lord Shiva temple on the shore of the Arabian Sea), and Haji Pir (tomb).

Top Attractions in Bhuj

Explore the best things to see and do in Bhuj:

  • Aaina Mahal
  • Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Folk Art Museum
  • Bhujiyo Hill
  • Chhatardi
  • Hamirsar Lake
  • Hill Garden
  • Khari river gorge
  • Kutch Museum

Where to Eat in Bhuj

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Binharif Double Rotiwala

Bhuj Travel Guide Sections

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