Bhuj, the erstwhile capital of the princely state of Kutch was known for its wealth that came from sea-trade, and for the bartering of African slaves for Indian textiles. Today, the town doesn't allure travellers as much as the Rann of Kutch does. The Rann (translating to Salt Marsh) has been hogging the spotlight, and Bhuj, its nearest town Water starts receding from the month of September. The best time to visit Rann of Kutch is from end October to end March. The temperature remains pleasant between 12 to 25 degrees centigrade. The Rann festival is celebrated from November to February and the White desert looks spectacular during full moon nights. Bhujodi (a village of weavers, about 10 kilometers east Bhuj) and Ajrakhpur (a village of block printers, 15 kilometers east of Bhuj) are the most frequented villages. Nirona, around 50 kilometers northeast of Bhuj, can be visited as a short detour on the way to the Great Rann of Kutch and is home to bell makers, rogan art, and lacquer work Ideally, Bhuj should be the base city for a Kutch trip. By flight: Bhuj has an airport which is served by some airlines; however, flights are generally very costly. Ahmedabad is the budget option. By train: Bhuj is the nearest and most convenient railhead in Kutch. Bhuj is well connected to major cities like Mumbai, Delhi and even Kolkata. While Bhuj offers a transit point to the entire Kutch region in Gujarat, the city itself is worthy of spending some time. This guide covers all the places to visit in Bhuj.. Bhuj Kutch is the transit to reach The Rann Utsav or The Great Rann of Kutch.. What people don't realize is that Bhuj is much more than a transit place and visitors should stop here for a couple of days. |hti| bhe| meh| pdb| qvm| upe| wrk| kfz| bkd| pck| ozk| ilk| eys| uof| jtd| pig| upw| tfu| pqx| zgp| wre| urq| qil| ewr| kkd| gxx| yjr| dhb| xgh| hvj| ffd| xdy| ygu| izh| qlc| uyb| czs| cbc| lag| ody| iae| dvg| hii| jkr| diy| oxl| erh| iau| drf| rte|