History Of Bhuj | Best Places In Bhuj | Historical Significance Of Bhuj

                 Bhuj, formerly sacred to the snake Bhujang, was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the capital of Cutch State by Rao Khengarji  According to legend, Kutch was ruled by the Nāga chieftains in the past. Sagai, a queen of Sheshapattana, allied with Bheria Kumar and rose up against Bhujanga, the last chieftain of Naga. After the battle, Bheria was defeated and Sagai committed sati. The hill where he lived later came tobe known as Bhujia Hill and the town at the foothill as Bhuj. Bhujang was later worshiped by the people as snake god, Bhujanga, and a temple was constructed to revere him

Bhuj

               Bhuj has an average elevation of 110 metres (360 feet). On the eastern side of the town is a hill known as Bhujia Hill, on which there is a Bhujia Fort, that separates Bhuj city and Madhapar town ( considered one of the richest villages in Asia ). It has one major lake Hamirsar and several small lakes.

               Bhuj is a famous destination for shopping of handicraft work like bandhni (tie-dye) and leatherwork. Artists of nearby villages bring their artwork for sale in Bhuj haat which is situated near jubilee ground. Bhuj is famous for the jolly nature of its citizens, who usually go to the surroundings of Hamirsar lake to relax.

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Turist Place : 

    * Hamirsar Lake
    * Prag Mahal
    * Aina Mahal
    * Sharadbaug Palace
    * Chhatardi
    * Kutch Museum
    * Ramkund
    * Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Museum
    * Swaminarayan temple
    * Bhujia Fort and Smritivan on Bhujia Hill
    * Hill Garden
    * Tapkeshwari Temple

Pin Code            :  370430,
bhuj Std Code    :  02832
bhuj Rto Code    :  GJ-12