Chhatedi Bhuj

Good place to Visit.

Badly damaged due to earthquake but still you can see old archeological structures.

Some of the structures are just wow.

Need some maintenance around it. Don't visit during afternoon time. Other facilities like food, water etc not available in the vicinity so make your arrangements prior to visit.

ASI monument. Entry free. Sprawling lawn with trees and extensive span of archaeological ruins. All the staircases start from east. Some renovations observed after earthquake. Water bodies surround the area.
Parking on the road.

The Chhatris in Bhuj were constructed in the 18th century by Jadeja ruler Rao Lakhpatji. The structure of these monuments is a unique mix of Rajputana and Mughal architectural styles. These umbrella-shaped dome structures are specimens of fine carvings in red sandstone. Also known as Royal Chhatris or Cenotaphs, these are basically monuments dedicated to the lives of warrior Rajput rulers of the Kutch. I was there at sunset and I highly recommend it. The word Chhatedi derives from Chhatri which means umbrella after the shape of the domes of the monument. Chhatris are popular all over Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Royal cenotaphs are usually associated with the resting places of the rulers of the region. Locals treat the structures with respect and they expect the same from the tourists. The Chhatedis at Bhuj were cThere are a lot of figures and images on the pillars around the Rao Lakha Chhatri. In the absence of historical information, I would just let my imagination run wild and construct stories about the human figures.onstructed by the Jadeja rules in 18th century. Not much was written about Chhatedi around the site. I saw one sign board and all my historical information comes from that source. The most ornate complex is called the Rao Lakha Chhatri. The architecture style is a mixture of Rajputana and Mughal styles. They are carved out of red sandstone. The Rao Lakha Chhatris are designed by Ram Singh Malam. A stone slab in the complex also suggests that 15 of the King’s wives gave up their life at the funeral pyre of Rao Lakha. Many of the Chhatris were damaged in the 2001 earthquake at Bhuj. I highly recommend a visit to Chhatedi in Bhuj, more so if you can manage go around the sunset time. Not too many people visit it. You might like to stay for 2 hours if you wish to take a lot of pictures. Swami Narayan Temple is nearby and that too is a beauty to hold at the sunset.

This place is besides the Lake where there are many attractions what I witnessed is that it's a must visit place one need to be patient and understand what exactly happened there, that place witnessed the Sati by 15 of his queen at that place. It is not that popular among tourists but still I cherished that place.

Bhuj ki best location hai but with family evening or morning me hi visit kare dopahar me pareshan ho jaoge.
Yaha par photography ke liye best hai.
Yah jagah Rajao ke samadhi hai jisko chatedi bola jata hai gujarati me or hindi me chatriya bolte hai

Yaha koi guide available nahi hai public bhi jyada nahi aati hai jo ki photography me intrested ho.

One of the most favourite locations for the Tourists of Kachchh.
The Royal Family Members of Kachchh are cremated here.

The Chhatedi of King Lakhaji is the most attractive one. It is just 1 km approx from Jubliee Ground and 500 meters from the New Bus Stand, Bhuj.

A must visit place.

The word Chhatedi came from Guajarati word Chhatri which means Umbrella. Shape of all roofs of these buildings were umbrella shape that’s why this place is known as chhatedi….

प्राचीनतम और anumantm सुंदर महल और धार्मिक स्थल रहा होगा।
किंतु अभी खंडहर बन चूका है । आज भी लोग देखने आते हैं अभी भी शानदार अनुभूति होती हैं।

If one use his imagination to feel back 300 years; than it won't feel like broken monuments for him. He will have a glance of glorious histories of Rajputs of that time.

Govt.should n must promote this place as it beholds the heritage of our country, our indigenous art, our culture and our history. I really felt sad to experience how beautiful tourist spot this could b.this place needs much care to restore its previous glory. This might b the prime attraction of Bhuj

The word Chhatedi came from Gujarat word chatri which means umbrella. Shape of all the roofs of these buildings were umbrella shape. This place is no where mentioned in Gujarat tourism. But if you are visiting bhuj just for a day, then you must visit this place where you can see beautiful ruins and if you are lucky then you will be able to see different species of birds around.

This is also a good place for photography like pre wedding shoots or short movie scenes. So do visit this place when you are in bhuj.

Most of it was destroyed during the earthquake but I noticed the government is doing construction of new ones. There is no entry ticket for this beautiful place. There are small umbrella like construction which offer you best background for pictures

Extremely good place if one is interested in historical ruins. The place is a local attraction and gets sizeable visitors. It is a cremation ground with beautiful structures with intricate carvings on top of the final resting places of the members of the royal family of Kachchh.

Good place for weekend. All things are very suitable for photography. Very calm atmosphere. This is also an ancient place, so if you are interested in history thank you should definitely give it a chance. Very comfortable and cool location also no visit fees.

Visited this during day time. Nothing special to see except a big garden and old site. May be it feels good to visit during dusk or dawn hours. But otherwise there's not even a place to sit in shade during day time or no public toilets or any such basic facilities.

Garden outside the actual place is very nice. A continuous breeze can be felt all the time. But there's no cover over the Chhatedi. Sun is too harsh here. Must carry an umbrella if visiting in the afternoon.

Its our Heritage and proud place of worriors who sacrificed themselves.
It needs more development but still a bery good place to visit. Photo shooting spot for history lover but do respect of the place and dont go everywhere, keep descipline and remove your shoes if you are going too close to respect those fallen.

The place is an archeology site. Some of the ruins age back to around 300 years. The authority people are very helpful and inform properly about the site.
There is park surrounding the site to sit as sitting inside the site is not allowed

These ruins giv us a just of what is must have been in the times it was built must visit place. Very photogenic place for shoots also

Chhatedi word came from Chhataradi means in gujarati Chhatri in English Umbrella. Shape of all roofs of these buildings were umbrella shape that's why this place is known as Chhatedi.

Actually this place is cemetery for the Royal family of Bhuj. It is situated on the back lake of Hamir Sar Lake. You can easily reach by asking Mangalam Char rasta or direct name of Chhatedi.

Some shots of famous Bollywood movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Refugee were taken at this place.

As Bhuj bus depot is going to be renovated, temporary bus depot is exact opposite of Chhatedi.

There is green grass lawn surrounding this Chhatedi.
Tragedy is that after great massive gujarat earthquake 2001 many monuments are destroyed. Archeology department has recovered some buildings. Overall there was a legend past of Chhatedi.
The people who like history or historical place may like this place. Nice quiet atmosphere to spend quality time with friends and family The Garden is very beautiful. It has tremendous history. The best time to visit this place in the early morning or evening.

Love this historical place. Some how due to earthquake the architectur damage but worth visit this place. Best time for photography is either early morning or just before sunset. I can suggest for pre wedding also.

This is ancient place. Where chhataries type structure is made.
It all are of different pattern, size.
Now it is very damaged.
But history interested people can visit that for carving, structures.

One of the best tourist destination site in bhuj. You can visit nearby swami narayan temple and the breeze in February month is soothing in this area
You can ho with friends, family and can photograph Everything perfectly
A must ho destination in bhuj.
Although its only remains or palace and architecture but if you are interested in history you must ho here.

One of the historical place of Bhuj, some different stories of the same place. Some were saying that it was used for funerals of King's and their family members. Some have their own different story. But true fact is that the marriage scenes of very famous movie "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" was shoot here. You can have some good clicks if you are phorography lover.

Chhatedi is the place located in bhuj, you can reach there by local rickshaw.it is the historical place.major part of the place is damaged due to earthquake in 2001.but it is worth to take visit of this place.for photographers whole day can be short. I really enjoy this place.

Superb place for photography
May be now they are not allowing photography
But reall historical place
It is known for architectural excellence
It is so near to famous hamirsar lake of bhuj
Also visitor can visit khengar park, swaminarayan mandir, ram kund as well
Aeina mahal & pragmahal is also around 2 km away from this place
So visitor can take full advantage of all historical places of bhuj
Also this place is known because of movie "hum dil de chuke sanam"
Major part of chhatedi is damaged in earthquake 2001
But still it is pride of KUTCH

It's biggest divine place where blessings extreme welfare (moxa) for human and bird (which is fly from the temple) also given by divine person shri abjibapa. Blessings written on stone which is never u find anywhere in the word.

Needless to say a must visit place, for the people who prefer to look for about the history during travel, it was surely a masterpiece then before the earthquake and still it fascinates many, if not for history, you can visit this place for a great photoshoot.

It's been not into it shape post 2001 earthquake, but looking at current structure as well you can understand its glory.

Chhatedi is one of the historical place in Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat known for it's architectural excellence. A local friend who accompanied us told that this place used to be the funeral place for Maharajas of Kutch. There are no timings or fee.and most beautiful place in kutchh

Chhatedi Bhuj - located near Mangalam cross road is the memorial place surrounded by landscape garden. The place is historic but currently under renovation as most part of it was destroyed during 2001 earthquake.

Many movies shooting was done at this place - most famous being Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Refugee.

Chatardi is more then 400 years old Heritage Structure.
The restoration done in 2018 gave it a new life.
It has a excellent garden attached to it and the Hamirsar lake at the other end.