Description:
This beautiful beach town is just two kms away from Gandhidham. One of the finest beaches of Gujarat, Mandvi port was an important trade post between the near east and the Far East. The Mandvi port brought lot of prosperity to the royal family of Kutch and therefore they build beautiful palaces here overlooking the vast ocean. The Vijay Vilas palace is such splendid example of the royal structure. The sailors of Mandvi are known to be adventurous, and it is said that even Vasco - Da -Gama used a sailor from Mandvi to navigate to Zanzibar.
There are also a number of villages around Bhuj, which offer a cultural fiesta to the traveler. Special permits have to be obtained from local government offices in Bhuj to visit these villages. Some of the important villages near Bhuj are Bhujjodi, which is famous for weaving. Padhar and Dhaneti are famous for traditional Ahir embroidery. Dhamanka is known for block printing. Lilpur is known for its embroidery while the village of Anjar is famous for block printing, tie and dye items and traditional betel nut crackers. The village of Dholavira is an ancient site associated with the Indus Valley Civilization.
