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At a Glance Chennai

Chennai , a metropolitan city down south , and capital of Tamil Nadu state is a very prominent Indian city on the Malabar Coast. It is endowed with historical edifices , architectural beauty , religious temples , world acclaimed institutions both for secondary and higher professional courses. Marina beach in the heart of the city is tourists delight along with Zoo , Museum and National institutions. Automobile industry & Railway coach factory are the pride of Chennai and of numerous other renowned manufacturing units.

Landing in Bhuj

Bhuj , the municipal town , and Kutch district headquarter in Gujarat state is surrounded by Bhujia hill which houses the Bhujia Fort. The fort wall is 35 feet in height and 4 feet in width with 5 prominent gates and 1 small gate surrounding the old city of Bhuj.

Bhuj is well-known for bandhini a handicraft , leather and embroidery work. People throng to the place to collect and treasure the artwork. People are very friendly , hospitable and enjoyable. Desert Festival known as "Rann Utsav" which is held during Shivratri every year is frequented by visitors from all over the world. Flights from Chennai reach Bhuj via Mumbai.

Quick Facts About Bhuj

Year Established: 1510
Official language: Gujarati
Altitude: 110 m
Area: 56 Sq.Km
Appropriate time for a visit: December to February
The distance of airport from Rly.Stn: 3.4 Km
Major Railway connections: Bhuj and Kutch Express daily trains runs from Bhuj to Mumbai
Major Road/Bus connections: Bus connections to Ahmedabad and other major cities of Gujarat and outside.
Distance of any nearby airport: Kandla , 53 Km from the city of Bhuj.

Places of Interest in Bhuj

• Hamirsar Lake: It is an artificial lake built 450 years back , named after Rao Hamir the Jadeja ruler and founder of Bhuj. The lake met the requirement of water for the residents.
• Bhujia Fort: This fort is fortified by huge walls and guns and is constructed above Bhujia Hill around 1715 AD. This was built to protect the old Bhuj city and is partially ruined.
• Aina Mahal: This beautiful white marble palace laced with Venetian glass mirrors and gold-ornaments is unique 18th-century edifice.

Other prominent places of interest to visitors are:

• Prag Mahal
• Chhatardi
• Kutch Museum
• Ramkund
• Sharadbaug Palace
• Tapkeshwari temple
• Swaminarayan temple
• Hill garden

Transportation in Bhuj

State transport buses ply to different parts of Gujarat from the State Transport depot located at the heart of the city. Private operators also ply their buses to various cities of Gujarat and also outside the state. City buses are easy means of conveyance within the city along with auto-rickshaws. Local chhaakdas can reach to smaller places.

Eating Joints and Hotels

Bhuj is well known for its delicacies and good food. Pakvan , sweets and Dabeli similar to burger are local cuisine delight. There are a number of restaurants , hotels , and café-houses located around Madhapur , Bus stand and Hill Garden where travelers can dine comfortably and relax. Good resorts are also available at affordable rates. The hotels are available from 5-3 stars to numerous budget hotels to suit every budget.

Bhuj Airport at a glance

Bhuj Airport with IATA Code BHJ located at an elevation of 257 feet primarily handles domestic flights with a single terminal. It also serves Indian Air force for border security and its forces.The airport was extensively used during the earthquake of 2001 for evacuating and providing relief to the people of the place.

The terminal can handle passengers for both incoming and departure 200 numbers at one time. Modern facilities to handle all baggage are available along with eateries , medicines Newspaper , magazine and shops for the purchase of items duty-free.