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		⚫	'''Bhuj''' is a town in ], ]. It is the administrative headquarters of ] ].
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⚫	'''Bhuj''' is a town in ]. It is the administrative headquarters of ] ].

			The epicenter of ] was near Bhuj. This ] measuring 6.9 magnitude on the ] reduced Bhuj to rubbles.
	Population:1,50,000
	Telephone Area Code: 91-2832

		⚫	==See also==
	Bhuj, the major town of Kutch, is an old walled city- in the past the city gates were locked each night from dusk to dawn. You can lose yourself for hours in the intricate maze-like streets and alleyways of this fascinating town. There are walls within walls, attractive crenellated gateways, old palaces with intricately carved wooden pavilions, and striking, brightly decorated Hindu temples. Bhuj resembles much of India before the tourist invasion, and you're much more likely to come across that disarming hospitality which was once the hallmark of rural India. Unfortunately if there has been no monsoon, the picturesque lake remains dry.

	==Guidance==
	The tourist office (Tel: 91-2832-220004), housed in the Aina Mahal(located in heart of town), is staffed by the very helpful Mr. PJ Jethi, who is a goldmine of information on anything to do with Bhuj and Kutch. It's possible to arrange a guide (Rs 300 per day) through the tourist office. Ask Mr. Jethi for details. The office is open daily from 9 am to 11.45, and 3 to 5.45 pm except Saturday. It sells a small booklet about Kutch for Rs 5, or there's a more informative one for Rs 25. Excellent postcards are also sold here for around Rs 5 each. Changing money in Bhuj is a big problem. The State Bank of India on Station Rd offers money-changing facilities; however, it seems to favour Thomas Cook travellers cheques (weekdays, from noon to 3 pm). The Hotel Prince will change money for their guests.

	If you feel like taking refreshing dip, there's a swimming pool at the Lakeview Restaurant, at the south end of the lake. It's open to the public from 7 to 10 am, and 2.45 to 5.45 pm (Rs 10 for 45 minutes). The GPO is about a five minute auto-rickshaw ride from the bus stand. There is also a branch in Darbar Gadh, in the walled city.

	==How to reach==
	*'''Air'''
	The Indian Airlines office (Tel: 91-2832-221438) is open daily from 10 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 to 4.30 pm. There are four flights weekly to Mumbai (US$85). Gujarat Airways (Tel: 91-2832-225198) also has four flights weekly to Mumbai (LIS$90). As the Indian Air Force has a base at the airport, there is tight security there.
	*'''Bus'''
	The private bus companies have their offices in the bus stand area, and have services to Rajkot (six hours, Rs 60), Mumbai (18 hours, Rs 450), Ahmedabad (seven hours, Rs 90 for a seat, or Rs 140 for a berth - yes, sleeper coaches!), and other areas in Gujarat. Patel Tours, Sahjanand Tours,Ramani Travels,Swaminarayan Travels,Surya Travels and MK Tours can all book sleeper coaches. STC buses run to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan via Rathapur and Tarada (15 hours, Rs 180). For other places in Rajasthan, such as Abu Rd, Ajmer and Jaipur, you'll need to get a bus to Palanpur, and a second bus from there. There are regular departures to the villages of Kutch; see Around Bhuj for details.
	*'''Train'''
	New Bhuj railway station is one km north of town down a little back road from the north gate (Sarpat Gate) of the old town. You can find the latest timming and updates on .They operate 2 trains daily which run up to Mumbai one is Sayaji Nagari Express( departure time is 2000 hrs check for latest updates)and other Kutch Express at about 1800 Hrs. The total rail fare and reservation details can be viewed on the above mentioned website. Although the railway station is not crowded that much still you can book a ticket for Rs 50 with the help of some travel agents. One place that offers this service is Hemal Travels (Tel: 22491), near the bus stand.
	*'''Share Taxi'''
	A share taxi to Mandvi is Rs 25-30(subject to fuel prices). They leave from the STC stand.
	*'''Getting Around'''
	An auto-rickshaw to the railway station costs Rs 20, and to the airport, at least Rs 30. From Darbar Gadh to the bus stand shouldn't cost more than Rs 8. There are places renting bicycles along the road outside the bus stand (Rs 3 per hour, Rs 20 per day Scooters such as Vespas and Honda Heroes can be hired from the scooter hire shop close to the bus stand. However, they're not economical, at Rs 200 to Rs. 250 per day, though you may 16 to negotiate a discount for longer rental.

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Revision as of 10:22, 24 October 2005

Bhuj is a town in Gujarat, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Kutch district.

The epicenter of 2001 Gujarat Earthquake was near Bhuj. This earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude on the Richter scale reduced Bhuj to rubbles.

Revision as of 10:22, 24 October 2005

See also