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| Aina Mahal (Bhuj) |
Maharao Lakhpatji built the Aina Mahal, a beautifully presented museum and one of the highlights of the visit to Bhuj, that was built in the 18th century.
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| Cenotaps Complex (Bhuj) |
Cenotaphs Complex or Chattardi is a popular red stone site. These tombs were ruined by the successive earthquakes since 1819.
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| Lakhpat (Bhuj) |
Lakhpat, an ancient port-city, is located north-west of Bhuj at a distance of 170 km.
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| Kera (Bhuj) |
Kera finds a place on the tourist map mainly due to the 10th century Shiva temple. The remains suggest a glorious past. It was damaged in the earthquake of 1819.
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| Koteshwar (Bhuj) |
Koteshwar, an important pilgrimage centre for the Hindu religion, is at a short distance from Narayan Sarovar.
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| Anjal Wild Ass Sanctury (Bhuj) |
Kachchh region is well known for it's Wild Ass Sanctuary. The Wild Ass is known as Khar Gaddha. It is a sturdy creature which can gallop at the speed of 50 km per hour.
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| Ahmedpur Mandvi (Around Bhuj) |
Mandvi is a pleasant and unspoilt seaside town, 60 km south-west of bhuj, with friendly people and no hassels.
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| Sharad Baug Palace (Bhuj) |
The Sharad Baug Palace, exhibits the Maharao's personal belongings. It has a marvellous collection of trophies and presentation articles from the British Government. The architecture and artifacts of both the palaces reflect extensive European influence.
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| Surkotda (Around Bhuj) |
The Harappans came to Surkotda and built a fortified citadel and residential annexe made of mud lumps and rubble containing houses with bathrooms and drains.
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| The Kutch Museum (Bhuj) |
The Kutch Museum is housed in a fine old building, near Hamirsagar Lake. It was initially formed as a part of the School of Art established in 1877 by Maharao Khengar III. Built by the state engineer Sir Ferguson, after whom it was named, the museum remained a private exhibit for the Maharaos till independence when it was renamed as the Kutch Museum.
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