Anjar - Kutch

Jesal Total Samadhi - Anjar

Anjar

Jesal Total Samadhi in Anjar at Kutch Bhuj (Gujarat India ) is very famous historical place in Saurashtra. There was big story of King Jesal in Anjar Kutch. White Sati Toral was a big saint showing path of spiritualism to lots of public.

Anjar, situated about 300 km from Ahmedabad and nearly 10 miles from the gap of Kutch is the oldest city of Kutch with a history of 1400 years. Anjar is a main city near Bhuj famous among tourists for the Saint of Jesal and Toral.

Jesal Jadeja was a great Robber who was shown the path of spiritualism by lady saint Sati Toral. Both Jesal and Toral took live samadhi in Anjar. Thousands of travellers perform pilgrimage in Anjar every year.

Jesal was a powerful man who was a decoit. He used to rob and kill people and harass them badly. one day he meet the saint “Toral” and suddenly change the thought and nature of jesal jadeja.

Day by day lots of pilgrims used to visit “Jesal Toral Samadhi in Anjar”, again few people also used to say "jesal jagno chorto, tene Palma kidho peer".

Bhuj - Kutch

Bhuj in Kutch

Bhuj is the administrative city of Kutch that was once the capital of the Princely state of Kutch. The cenotaphs of the former rulers and the CHHATRI of Rao Lakhpatji in Bhuj are fine specimen of Kachchhi architecture. Tourists can also enjoy shopping in the rural bazaars of Bhuj, with main tourist attractions being the exquisite handicrafts showing old customs and traditions, embroidered fabrics, leatherwear, carved and lacquered furniture and metal ware.

Bhuj Attractions

Prag Mahal

Prag Mahal leaves a spell bound impression on travellers with its structure, especially Corinthian pillars and Jali work. Inside the palace, tourists must climb the 45m high bell tower to have a mesmerizing view of the walled city of Bhuj. There is also a small temple in the courtyard behind the palace with nicely carved stonework.

Aaina Mahal

Aaina Mahal is famous among travellers for housing an awesome Hall of Mirrors which has white marble walls that are covered with mirrors and gilded ornaments. The most distinctive feature of Aaina Mahal is its Indo-European architecture, the credit of which goes to master craftsman Ramsinh Malam, who trained as an artisan in Europe for 17 years. Ramsinh Malam hand crafted the fountains, mirrors, and doors inlaid with gold and ivory in Aaina Mahal.

Kutch Museum

Kutch Museum is the oldest Museum in Gujarat that was established in 1877. Main attraction for touists is its largest collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions, dating back to the 1st century AD. There is a separate section in the museum which is devoted to tribal culture; it exhibits many examples of ancient artifacts, folk arts and crafts. Kutch museum also has exhibits of embroidery, paintings, arms, musical instruments, gold and silver ornaments, textiles, sculpture and precious metalwork.

Vijay Vilas

Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi

• Built in 1929 by Rao Vijayrajji, this palace is very well-maintained, and often the scene of filming for Bollywood productions. It was built of red sandstone in the Rajput style, with a main central dome, Bengal domes at the sides, bastions at the corner, and colored glass windows.
• The balcony at the top affords a superb view of the surrounding area, and the king's tomb can also be seen.
• The palace is 7 km from the center of town, open every day from 9am-1pm and 3pm-6pm. Entry is Rs.20/-, photography costs Rs.50/-, and entering with a private vehicle is Rs.10/- 

Vijay Vilas Palace Images

Vijay Vilas Palace

Mandvi - Kutch

Vijay Vilas Palace

Vijay Vilas Palace, palace of King Maharao Vijay Singhji, is a must visit for tourists for its eclectic blend of architectural styles. Vijay Vilas Palace is nestled in 450 acres of lush greenery, with 2 kilometers of private beach and its own private sanctuary maintained in an eco-friendly manner. Sets of this palace have been used in many Hindi films. From the top of the Palace, a panoramic view of this coastal town can be seen.

Timings - 9 AM-1 PM and 3 PM-6 PM. Entry charges Rs. 20/-

Mandvi Beaches 

Kutch has one of the best beaches for travellers - the important ones being Mandvi beach, Wind Farm beach and Pingleshwar beach. At a dstance of 298 km from Ahemdabad, one of the finest beaches in India located at Ahemdpur Mandvi (Kutch) is called a paradise for the water sport lovers as the beach offers a number of water sport activities like water scooting, skiing, surfing, parasailing, and speed boat trips.

Wind Farm beach is another amazing experience for tourists with rows of windmills lined up on the shore to generate electricity.