Bhavnagar to Bhuj Flights

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Beauty of Bhuj

Bhuj is a municipality and governing centre of the Kutch district in the state of Gujarat. Kutch region has a long-term history with four millennia of human civilization, especially in its capital, Bhuj. In classical Sanskrit, the word Kutch means “island” referring that the Indus river en route to sea submerged the Ranns (meaning deserts) of Kutch, making this area isolated by a shallow water body. Numerous civilizations and historic events in South Asian history are connected to Bhuj. Places associated with the epic of Mahabharata and Alexander’s campaign to India and tombs are present here. Prehistoric archaeological remnants of the Indus Valley Civilization, forts, palaces and monuments from the rule of the Naga chiefs, Rajputs, the Gujarat Sultans and the British Raj- all these give Bhuj a distinctive cultural background. Search Bhavnagar Bhuj cheap air tickets now by online air ticket booking in Paytm.

Do not miss these tourist spots in Bhuj

White desert: The Rann of Kutch is widely known for its white salty desert sand. It is the largest salt desert in the world. The summer temperatures soar as high as 50 degrees Celsius. The winters are also quite cold with temperatures going as low as 0 degrees Celsius. Due to its proximity to the international border, an Indian army base operates here.

Mata no Madh: This village surrounded by hills on both sides, is known for Ashapura Mata temple, hosting the patron deity of Kutch. It is situated in Lakhpat Taluk.

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir: This famous temple was built by Lord Swaminarayan, founder of the Swaminarayan Sampraday sect.

Kutch Fossil Park: Started in 2002, this place has a diverse collection of prehistoric animal remains, including dinosaur bones and eggs.

Some more places to check out, are Hiralakshmi Memorial Craft Park, Chattardi, Dattatreya Temple, Narayan Sagar, Prag Mahal Palace, Hamirsar Lake. Book Bhavnagar to Bhuj flight tickets now, to explore this part of Gujarat, with offers on domestic flights.

Culture and Heritage of Bhuj

The name of Bhuj was derived from the Sanskrit word Bhujang, that means snake. In 1510, Bhuj was established by Rao Hamirji. Thirty-nine years later, Rao Khengarji made it the capital of the princely state of Cutch. Bhuj remains the most important town in this region ever since. Archaeological excavations have discovered artifacts dating back to the Harappan civilization, proving that Bhuj was part of the famous and one of the oldest known Indus valley civilizations. Most parts of today’s Bhuj was reconstructed after the earthquake of 2001.

Festivals in Bhuj

Navratri: Celebrated in October during Durga Pooja, it is marked by colourful clothes, delicious dishes and dance with joy. This festival lasts for around ten days. This is a traditional festival of Gujarat.

Rann Utsav: This three-month festival is organized by the government, every year from December to February. Different cultural events are hosted on a daily basis. Visitors have the provision to stay in tented accommodations in the desert. They can also opt to stay in traditional mud houses located within a few kilometers from the desert.

Bhagoria festival: This is celebrated in Spring. The name is derived from the word ‘Bhag’ or run, from a time, when eloping of partners was accepted practice in the regional community.

Ravechi fair: This festival is conducted every year, during September. Activities like traditional Garbha dance and Bhajans are performed by devotees as part of the event.

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Traditional outfit of the people

Bhuj has a unique combination of outfits ranging from the nomadic tribe dressing, to the erstwhile royal dressing. All of these have been updated by the modern way of dressing, but the authentic versions could still be seen around in common.

Languages used in Bhuj

Gujarati is the official language of state and most commonly spoken in the region. Kutchi, an Indo Aryan language which originated here, is still used to a lesser extent.

Folk dance forms of Bhuj

Garbha is the traditional dance of Bhuj and it is performed in every religious and social event. The modern form of Garbha is influenced by the Dandiya dance, another Gujarati form of dance which is mostly performed by men. Songs of Garbha has the main subjects as Lord Krishna or Goddesses. Bright coloured Chanya cholis are worn as a costume in multiple colours. Headcovers decorated by mirrors are also a significant part of it.

Art and crafts of Bhuj

Handlooms in Bhuj are famous for their handcrafted embroidery. Local weavers are masters in attaching mirrors and beads to these artworks of dress.

Food in Bhuj

The authenticity of traditional food is still preserved here. Some popular dishes are Chana Dal Pakwan, Dhabeli, Lahsooni Aloo and Lasooni Parantha.

Transportation in Bhuj

Bhuj is well-connected within the city and nearby locations by the state transport buses. There are numerous options in private bus services to other cities within the state and also interstate services to Rajasthan and as far as Maharashtra. Rail option is also available. New Bhuj railway station is located about one kilometre north of the town centre. It is also accessible via Bhuj airport known as Shyamji Krishna Verma airport.

Fly from Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar is a city in Saurashtra region of Gujarat. It is situated 198 kilometres from the state capital Gandhinagar. It is a developing city in the Saurashtra area with a rich history of ocean trade, bazaars with a huge crowd of people, marvelous splash of the waves of Gulf of Khambat, and more fascinating things. The place is famous for its cotton goods and a trading center for the same.

Bhavnagar airport (IATA: BHU) is located just 4 kilometres from the city. Sprawled across 294 acres, the airport has three check-in counters and can handle up to 100 passengers an hour. There are many passenger facilities available such as VIP lounge, assistance for physically challenged visitors, lost baggage support, etc. Check flight booking offers in Paytm, for cheap flight tickets from Bhavnagar to Bhuj.