Kutch
Category Museum |
Nearby Places 114 Place(s) |
Approx. Time to Explore
2.5 Hour(s) |
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About the location: Bhuj is home to a number of museums, focussing on Kutch culture. This museum has excellent displays on traditional culture of the region, including reconstructed Rabari bhungas (mud-and-mirrorwork huts), musical instruments, wood and stone carvings and much more. The vintage Kutch textiles are particularly worthwhile, especially if you haven’t had a chance to visit the Calico Museum in Ahmedabad. It’s a further 700m south of the Kutch Museum, off Mandvi Rd.
Brief History: This is the oldest museum of Gujarat, and was established in 1877. It was originally a part of the School of Arts constructed by the Maharao of Kutch, Khengarji III, and was called Fergusson Museum.
By road: state and private buses service the city from all major parts of Gujarat.
By rail: The railway station lies on the western railways network
By air: Bhuj is well connected by air, rail and road. The Bhuj airport lies 4 km from the city and has ample domestic flights from major destinations in India.
On any emergency you can contact on helpline numbers like Police - 100, Ambulance - 101, Fire - 102, Emergency Response Service - 108, Women's helpline-181, Child abuse hotline - 1098
