Bhuj Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination Bhuj

Places to visit in the city Bhuj

AINA MAHAL - Bhuj

The Aina Mahal, which now serves as a museum, was built during the rule of Rao Lakhpatji. It now stands as a repository of the culture and history of Kachchh. As referred above, the building bears the influence of its architect Ramsang Malam who was exposed to European style during his long sojourn to Holland.

PRAGMAL PALACE - Bhuj

The palace opposite Aina Mahal, was built in 1797. Its tower and Corinthian pillars display strong British influence through its floral patterns.

KACHCHH MUSEUM - Bhuj

The oldest Museum in Gujarat was established in 1877. It is unique in having the largest collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions, for its gold and silver ornaments, textiles, armoury and other exhibits.

ETHNOLOGY MUSEUM - Bhuj

This place is recommended for its rich collection of books and paintings of prominent Kachchhis. On the outskirts of the town is the Bhujia hill fort, which is still in good condition and has at its top the Temple of Bhujang Naag or serpent, the guardian deity of the city. To the west of the town is Hamirsagar Lake, visited by holidaymakers.

KAKKADBHIT YAKSHA - Bhuj

A few kilometers from Punareshwar, Kakkadbhit Yaksha is located along the highway. It is situated on a small hillock with 72 idols of Yaksha or Jakhs, who are believed to have come from Iran. In the opinion of the scholars they were the first batch of Parsi migrants who reached Jakhau due to a shipwreck. The memorial at Kakkadbhit is created in honour of their many acts of sacrifice and bravery on behalf of the local people, against the tyrannical rule of the then ruler Punarvo.