Introduction: Bhuj is a city in Gujarat locating in the most western point of the Indian Territory. It is located near the Gulf of Kutch with small mounds overlooking the whole of Bhuj. It is a treasure of Hindu heritage. The culture and tradition of this city is as pure as their origination. Bhuj is among those very few places, which is aloof from any foreign invasion. The hospitality of the people of Bhuj is remarkable which is a rare availability in the modern society. Bhuj is also ornamented with small meandering streets, temples palaces and the oldest museum in the state of Gujarat. Its villages are popular for their traditional handicraft and embroidery products.

History: The city of Bhuj was founded by a local ruler Maharao Hamir in 1510. Bhuj was made capital by another local ruler Rao Khengarji I in 1549. During the British rule too, Bhuj remained as an independent state. Later it became a part of India after the independence of India in 1947. Once Bhuj was a city walled on all the sides, which is not seen in the present Bhuj boundary. The Hamirsagar Tank, Desalsar Tank and Pragsar Tank were the only three tanks in the Bhuj territory. The Indian Air Force now occupies those lands of the tanks. Bhuj lived on the water of Hamirsagar Tank.

Places of interest: The traditional Kutchi style of palaces is remarkable in Bhuj. Aina Mahal is an interesting place to visit. It is made surrounded by mirrors and is located in the old part of the city. It also has an inbuilt museum and a pleasure pool within this palace. Near the Aina Mahal is the notable Prag Mahal. Kuchch Museum, the oldest museum of Gujarat, which was built by Sir James Ferguson, was built in 1877. It has a variety of historical artifacts denoting the culture and tradition of the Bhuj. Other important tourist spots are Sarad Bagh Palace, Swami Narayan Temple and the Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan etc.

Travel information: Summer is scorching and the rainy season is cyclonic, it is not advisable to visit. The perfect time to visit Bhuj is during the period between October to March. The festival of Rann Utsav (desert festival) is held every year in February and March. Bhuj has air transportation with Mumbai and Ahmedabad from the New Station Road. The railway station of Bhuj is just one kilometer from the main city. Less number of trains goes through Bhuj. There is a very good bus services both the state buses as well as the private luxurious buses. Regular service of bus is available for Gujarat, Rajasthan and its local areas.