Bhuj :: Getting in and around Bhuj

 

Bhuj, the idyllic town in Kutch, Gujarat is frequented by many tourists who want to experience the opulence of this charming place. One can reach Bhuj by various means of transport. Here is some important information that can help you reach this city without hassle.

By Air: Bhuj Airport is also known as Shyamji Krishna Verma, Bhuj Airport. You can reach the city by air from two cities, Mumbai and Ahmedabd. You can take any of the three airlines Indian Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines or Jet Airways to come to Bhuj. The flights run on a daily basis.

By Rail: Bhuj railway station is located 1 kilometer to the north of the city. There are a few trains that go through Bhuj. People mostly alight at Palanpur, near Rajasthan or at Gandhidham, and then visit the important towns in and around Bhuj.

By Road: You can also take private buses or state roadway buses to travel in and around Bhuj. The frequency of buses is good, and from here; you can also take a trip to Ahmedabad and other towns in Gujarat and Rajasthan. People also make use of shared taxis and cars on hire to visit places of tourist attraction. These cars and shared taxies are usually seen going to places like Gandhidham, Mandvi and the villages around Bhuj. Apart from these two means of transport, autorickshaws, scooters and bicycles are also used liberally.

For hotels and accommodation, you can get several low priced and mid budgeted hotels in Bhuj. You can find most of them in and around New Station Road. Hotel Madhuban, Hotel Nataraj and Poonam Residency Hotel are examples of some of the economically priced hotels. All of these three have in-house multicuisine restaurants, with internet connectivity, spacious rooms and cable television facility.

Normally, you will usually get vegetarian food in low budgeted hotels; non-veg food is served in some of the medium-budget and premium hotels. Still, one should say that the budget of even the high end hotels are affordable and well within the means of a person with a good amount of disposable income. The mid-priced hotels in Bhuj include Hotel Prince and Hotel Prince Residency. If you are a business traveler or need a hotel that is perfect for leisure and chilling out, you can stay at the Illark Bhuj, a three star hotel that is located close to the Bhuj Airport. The hotel offers a superb view of the greenery on the outside.