Gandhidham was specially built for displaced persons after partition. Kandla a major port, the only free trade zone of the country is very close by.

Places to visit

• Khavada
  Famous for its handicrafts and cattle rearing in Banni. Flamingo colony can be approached from Khavada by road and thereafter on camel back.
• Bhardeshwar
  It is a famous Jain pilgrimage centre. The architecture of the temple is such that the presiding deity is visible from the ground floor as well as the first floor. Other local monuments include a stepwell, mosque and a palace.
• Purneshwar
  It is about 35 Kms. from Bhuj. It is a 9th/ 10th century A. D. temple raised on a high plinth and has some fine sculpture on display.

Access

• Air : Nearest Airport is Bhuj.
• Rail : Nearest railway station is Gandhidham and Bhuj.
• Road : State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect various centres of Gujarat. Gandhidham is 60 Kms. from Bhuj.