Hello friends,
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| Taj Mahal |
As we all know that this world has became very smaller in past few years and as the more and more people travel its becoming shorter and shorter, so obviously tourism industry is on its peaks.
Talking about the seven wonders of the world as main tourist attractions for most of people, as one of the seven wonders is located in India which is "Taj Mahal". It attracts many tourist nationally and internationally.
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| Map of kutch |
As of today we will be mainly focusing on the Kutch district of Gujarat State in Western India.
Kutch literally means something which intermittently becomes wet and dry. Kutch as its name derived form Sanskrit is like a Tortoise if we flip the map upside down, is a cultural and historical place. With its vast salty deserts also famous as WHITE DESERT, The unending clean and serine beaches, The Royal Palaces describing richness of the state, its ports and industries claiming the development attracts more and more tourist across the world.
With increase in number of tourists automatically Tourism Industry grows in various sectors such as hospitality, accommodation, transportation, guiding and much more.... Kutch is the largest district of India comprising of 10 Talukas 939 villages and 9 Municipalities.
The district is well connected by road, rail and air. There are four airports in the district: Naliya, Kandla, Mundra, and Bhuj. Bhuj is well connected with Mumbai airport.
Tourism can be of many interests, it can be for food, can be for adventure, can be for architecture, for nature and the list has no end... I wont be including all of the topics here but will be giving you few glimpses on all the topics the best i can provide.
So lets start from the Heart of Kutch
1. BHUJ
After independence of India in 1947, Kutch State acceded unto the dominion of India and was constituted an independent commissionaire, Kutch State. In 1956, Kutch State was merged with Bombay state, which in 1960 was divided into the new linguistic states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, with Kutch becoming part of Gujarat state as Kutch district. Bhuj is the district headquarters of Kutch District, the largest district in India.
On 26 January 2001, the city was struck by a major earthquake which caused a great loss of life and property. Many parts of Bhuj were demolished due to the extensive damage whilst others were repaired. There has been a great progress in the city since the 2001 earthquake, with considerable improvements to roads, transport and infrastructure. I will be highlighting the Top sites must visit while your travel in Bhuj:
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| Hmirsar Lake |
Hamirsar lake is a 450-year-old lake named after Jadeja ruler Rao Hamir (1472-1524), the founder of Bhuj.
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| Lawn Bhuj |
Its very pleasant to sit and view around the lake both early in the mornings and during sunset upto late evenings. Birds chirping and cold winds blowing will just make you fresh again to get busy with your daily activities. The Nagarpalika has recently build a walk way just for health conscious people to walk and get healthier. We can see people of all ages from Elderly to young, students to working and housewives too. In the center of the lake theirs a big island type garden known as Rajendra Baug which is also Bhuj's love garden mostly famous among couples and youngsters. We can visit this place at any hours and the visit will be mesmerizing for sure.In the evening time you can find fast food stalls, boiled corns popcorns Dabelies (one of my favourities) colddrinkand many recreational activities for children. near by is Sunday Garden which is also a good visiting place.
👉PRAG MAHAL:
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| Prag Mahal |
Prag Mahal was named after Rao Pragmalji II.It is a 19th century architecture It was designed by Colonel Henry Saint Wilkins in the Italian Gothic style, consists of Pyramidal Domes , Corinthian pillars, A Grand Darbar Hall, Chandeliers, Buttresses, Huge Glass windows, Classical statues of Atlas and much more.Its a favorite tourist destination among visitors at bhuj. The palace describes the prosperity of state during that period.
👉AINA MAHAL:
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| Aina Mahal |
Also spelled as Mirror Palace, its and 18th century architecture . It was constructed with marble walls adorned with gold lace and glass.The walls of the palace are of white marble covered with mirrors separated by gilded ornaments with shades of Venetian glass.
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| Ivory Door |
Their are many antiques find in this palace and the most attractive thing is a Clock which shows Solar and Lunar times which was designed by a local clock smith and amazing part is its still working. We can also find old kutchi currency, weapons used during war, Musical fountains which king used to spend his evening and a Wooden door inlay with Ivory work. We can also find Elephant Anklets made of pure Gold used during victory ceremonies of king.
👉ROYAL CENOTAPHS : ( CHATARDI)
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| Chatardi |
Also known as chatri or chatardi in local language they are the local royal burial grounds or cenotaphs. Majority of part was destroyed in 2001 earthquake but still we can find remains and they remind us of humpi and Ajanta Elora caves and such architecture. Lots of stone carving, Flower domes, statues, Capitals of its kind etc.. A must visit place on tour to bhuj.
👉KUTCH MUSEUM:
Kutch museum in Bhuj is Oldest Museum of Gujarat State which is also the first Indian Museum to become online virtual museum in 2010. The Museum has the largest collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions dating 1st century. Museum displays precious ancient artifacts, crafts and information about tribal people.
Airavat is displayed in the museum which is carved wooden snow white Elephant prepared in 18th century.
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| Kutch Museum |
👉SwamiNarayan Temple:
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Swaminarayan Mandir
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Swaminarayan temple is a hindu temple located in bhuj. Made of marble it took almost 7years to construct the temple, The floor or the Mandap is supported with 512 elephant statues and Kalash are made of Gold.
We will get into details of more places to visit around Kutch in our next blog.
Untill then take care and help me improve by commenting down, love you all.....
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