You Can Now Experience The Authentic Parsi Vibes At This 150-Years-Old Property In Bhuj

Day 1

If you fancy history, heritage and a whole lot of charm, this is for you. Located in the historic Parsi district of Bhuj is the ancestral courtyard house of the Bhujwalas, the last Parsis of Bhuj.

Bhuj

I came across this property on Airbnb when I was planning my Kutch trip. After looking at the photos and reading the reviews, I decided to spend 2 nights here.

About the property:

Built in the 1800s, this house has survived 2 earthquakes. Restoration work has been done to retain the original character and architecture of the house while embracing modernity.

This place comes with 4 guestrooms, a common dining area with an open air pantry in the middle of the courtyard and lots of greenery.

Each room comes with an attached washroom, air-conditioning and wi-fi and set up with restored heritage furniture and local Kutchi fabrics.

How to Reach?

Bhuj House is right opposite the Camp Police Chowki and takes about 15 mins from the Bhuj Airport and the railway station and 5-8 mins from the bus station.

Bhuj is well connected via rail and road and has frequent trains and overnight buses from cities in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.

This is an ideal location if you want to cover the Kutch region and not just the Rann of Kutch. Artisan villages like Bhujodi and Ajrakpur are about 30 mins drive from the Bhuj House and highly recommended for someone who is interested in crafts. Another must visit for the handicraft aficionado is the Living and Learning Design Centre Crafts Museum, an NGO-run museum showcasing the craft heritage of the Kutch region.

Being centrally located, the white desert and the handicrafts villages on the way are about 1.5-2 hours away, the Mandvi beach and palaces are an hour away and the Indus Valley Civilization Site at Dholavira in about 3 hours drive.

While in Bhuj, you can visit the Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, Kutch Museum and the Ramkund, pick up sweets from the famous Khadva Sweets or gorge on some Dabeli or Fafda Jalebi.

How much will it Cost?

A night at the Bhuj House would cost you approx. Rs 6500, which includes a delicious breakfast. The property is available on AirBnB and can be booked here.

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