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Phone Code: 02832
Bhuj
is the main city in Kutch. It is an old-walled city with narrow, winding
streets. It is a fascinating place in which to walk around with its
ornate temples, old palaces, gateways, and winding lanes. The people
are friendly and helpful.
Bhuj became the capital of Kutch in the mid-16th century and was ruled
by the Jadejas Rajputs until Independence.
Information
The Tourist
Office (220004), in the Aina Mahal Palace in the old city,
is open daily except Sat 9 am to noon and 3 to 6 pm. They can arrange
a guide. They also sell a few pamphlets about Kutch and can provide
information about permit requirements.
The State
Bank of India, Station Rd. changes money (weekdays noon to
3 pm). UAExchange (227625), Lal tekari changes travelrs cheques.
The GPO
in near Waniawad Gate. Internet at www.cyber.com
(225430), 4 Jaysomnath Complex for Rs 20 per hr.
There is
a swimming pool at the Lakeview Restaurant, south of
the lake (7 to 10 am and 3 to 5.30 pm).
Seth
Gophandas Ketsey Hospital (22850), Hospital Rd, has modern
facilities.
Aina Mahal (Old Palace)
The interesting
old palace of Maharao Lakhpatji is built in the traditional Kutchi style.
It was designed by Ram Singh from Saurashtra, who used Indian and European
designs. The Maharao Madansinji Museum has a collection
of paintings, photos, and Kutchi embroidery. There are historical artifacts
belonging to the Maharaja. There is a 20m long painted scroll of Maharao
Pragmalji followed by his army celebrating a victory over the
Mughals.
The most
interesting room is the Hall of Mirrors, which has
walls made of white marble and is covered by mirrors surrounded by gilded
decorations. The Fuvara Mahal is a music room with
fancy, glass-blown lanterns and Venetian glass shades. The Pleasure
Pool has a square in the middle where the Maharaja would sit.
Hira Mahal has an adorned bed, some outstanding Kutch carpets, and clocks.
Open daily
except Sat 9 am to noon and 3 to 5.45 pm. Admission Rs 3, photography
not allowed.
Prag
Mahal (New Palace)
The Prag Mahal, across the courtyard from the Aina
Mahal, is a new marble and sandstone palace built at the end
of the 19th century. Parts of the palace are now used as government
offices. Tourists can visit the Durbar Hall and the
clock tower. There are paintings of former maharajas in the Durbar Hall.
Open daily except Sat 9 am to noon and 3 to 6 pm. Admission Rs 15; camera
Rs 35, video Rs 100.
Sharad Bagh Palace
This small palace, built in
1867, has a beautiful well-kept garden. On display are personal items
of the last Maharaja, who died in 1991.
Open daily except
Fri 9 am to noon and 3 to 6 pm. Admission Rs 1, camera Rs 20, video
Rs 50.
Kutch
Museum
Established
in 1877, this museum has a good collection of archaeological artifacts,
weapons, a picture gallery, musical instruments, and textiles.
Open daily
except Wed and the 2nd and 4th Sat of the month, from 9 to 11.30 am
and 3 to 5.30 pm.
Other
Places
The Swami
Narayan Temple, near the Aina Mahal, is interesting. Open 7
to 11 am and 4 to 7 pm.
The Bharatiya
Sanskriti Darshan (Kutch Folk Museum) has reconstructions of
traditional village houses. It has some interesting private exhibits
of antiques and textiles. To visit, call Mr Rathod (221518). Admision
Rs 10
Where to Stay—Lower
Hotel
Ratrani
(322388), off Station Rd, has rooms with bath for Rs 140/225 (bucket
hot water) and rooms with constant hot water for Rs 275. It has a restaurant
with cheap Gujarati thalis.
Hotel Ritish (224117), off Station Rd, has large, clean
rooms with bath (hot water in the morning) for Rs 250/325. Rooms with
common bath are Rs 100/180 and dorm beds are Rs 60.
Sagar Guest House (221479), across from the bus stand,
has single rooms with common bath for Rs 120, rooms with bath for Rs
225/350, and dorm beds for Rs640. It can be noisy.
City Guest House (221067), near the old vegetable stand,
has rooms with common bath for Rs 250/250 and small, clean double rooms
with bath for Rs 200. Free hot water in a bucket. It is a friendly place
with an interesting location. It is popular with backpackers.
Annapurna Lodge (220831; Email: hotelannapurna@yahoo.com)
has rooms with common bath for Rs 150 and with bath for Rs 165/200.
It can be noisy.
VRP Guest House (221388), near the bus stand, has clean,
basic rooms with common bath for Rs 125/175 and with bath for Rs 220/350.
Gujarati sign outside.
Where to Stay—Middle
Hotel Anam (221390), Station Rd, has good, clean rooms
with bath and hot water for Rs 500/650 and Rs 800/950 with A/C. It has
a good vegetarian restaurant.
Hotel Prince (220370; fax 250373), Station Rd, has
rooms for Rs 650/900 and Rs 1500/1900. Exchange facilities for guest.
You can pay in foreign currency and avoid the luxury tax. The restaurant
serves Indian, Western, Chinese, and thalis. It is a popular place.
Where to Eat
Hotel Anam has
a recommend vegetarian restaurant serving great all-you-can-eat thalis.
Hotel Nilam, across from the Hotel Prince, is a good
vegetarian place serving Chinese and Punjabi dishes.
Green Rock, in the VRP Lodge,opposite the STC bus stand,
has good Gujarati vegetarian thalis.
The restaurant in the Annapurna Hotel has good Kutch
thalis.
Travel
Air The
Indian Airlines office (221433, 250-204), New Station
Rd, (open daily 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4.30 pm), has a daily flight
to Mumbai ($105). Gujarat Airlines (25198) has flights to Mumbai.
Jet
Airways (25367253-6711; Airport: 253673).
Station Rd.
The airport
is 5km north of town, and an auto-rickshaw to the airport costs about
Rs 75 and Rs 200 by taxi.
Train
The railway station is 1km north of town. To the downtown, an auto-rickshaw
costs about Rs 25. A train goes to Ahmedabad via Palanpur (16 hr, 490km).
It is faster to catch a bus or train to Gandhidham (2 hr) and then get
the overnight Mumbai-Gandhidham Kutch Exp (7 hr, 300km) from there.
Travel agents will purchase tickets for a fee of about Rs 25. Hemal
Travels (50204), near the bus stand offers this service.
Bus
and Car There
are regular buses to villages in Kutch.
There
are private buses to Ahmedabad (7 hr), Rajkot (6 hr) Mumbai (17 hr),
and Jaisalmer (16 hr). Some of these buses have sleeping berths.
There are shared taxis to Mandvi (Rs 25 per person) that depart from
the STC bus stand.
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