Gujarat
Tourist Place in Bhuj
| Location: | Bhuj, Gujarat, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 44°C,23°C: Winter:36°C, 10°C |
| STD Code: | 2832 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
| Attractions: | Kutch Museum, Sharad Bagh Palace, Kera, Bhadreshwar |
| Language: | Gujarati, Hindi, and English |
Kutch Museum
The Kutch Museum was originally known as the Fergusson Museum after its founder, Sir James Fergusson, a governor of Mumbai under the Raj. Built in 1877, it's the oldest museum in Gujarat and has an excellent collection. The well maintained exhibits (labeled in English and Gujarati) include a picture gallery, an anthropological section, archaeological finds, textiles, weapons, musical instruments, a shipping section and, of course, stuffed beasts.
Sharad Bagh Palace
The last maharao died in the UK in 1991 and his palace to the east of the lake has been turned into a small museum. Set in spacious and beautifully tended gardens, the palace itself, built in 1867, is of very modest proportions, with just a drawing room downstairs and bedroom upstairs (closed). The dining room is in a separate building
Kera
Kera is mainly known due to the 10th century old temple of Lord Shiva. This temple was damaged in the earthquake of 1819. In its original form this temple must be very beautiful as it can be seen from the remains of this temple.
Bhadreshwar
Bhadreshwar, about 36 kms. west along the coast from Gandhidham was important as an ancient seaport and has a temple and two mosques. The Jain Temple is attractive where the main building is surrounded by the small shrines which together reproduce the shape and form of the temple itself.
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