About Bharuch
Raiganj to Bharuch distnce : 2098 km
Estimated travel time : 37.9 hours
The city of Bharuch (Gujarat) is flourished on the mouth of one of the most important rivers of western India, Narmada River. Famous as the 'Kanam Pradesh' (black soil land) Bharuch, One of the historical town of the Gujarat, India has many attraction for the tourist.
The city of Bharuch and surroundings have been settled since times of antiquity. The town is connected with the history of the Indian flourishment and was served as a major sea port for doing trading with the central Asian country. Traces of the settlements hare date back to as far as 3rd century during the time of Barugaza. According to Skanda Purana the great sage Bhrigu had arrived in Bharuch on top of a tortoise. There are several other interesting theories and facts that makes this place even more significant one of them is that Bharuch was the residence of the Goddess Lakshmi. As the land of temple and the spirituality there is also many other location for the enjoyment like the parks, waterfalls, bridge and many more. City of well preserved culture and heritage of India is worth to be visited to know about glorious past and also to connect the new generation with the old one traditions.
Taxi from Raiganj to Bharuch is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Raiganj to Bharuch by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Raiganj to Bharuch distance is 2098 Km and is 37.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Vadodara - Located about 67 km from Bharuch, Vadodara is a culturally rich city known for its historical sites such as Laxmi Vilas Palace, Kirti Mandir, Sayaji Gardens, and the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum.
2. Ahmedabad - About 190 km from Bharuch, Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and offers various attractions like Sabarmati Ashram, Adalaj Stepwell, Kankaria Lake, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, and the Calico Museum of Textiles.
3. Udaipur - A popular tourist destination in Rajasthan, Udaipur is approximately 360 km from Bharuch. It is known for its picturesque lakes, stunning palaces such as Lake Palace and City Palace, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, and the Jag Mandir Palace.
4. Jodhpur - Situated around 600 km from Bharuch, Jodhpur is the second-largest city in Rajasthan and is famous for the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, and the vibrant markets of Sadar Bazaar and Clock Tower.
5. Varanasi - Located around 1,000 km from Bharuch, Varanasi is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. It is considered sacred in Hinduism and offers attractions like the ghats along the Ganges River, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath, and boat rides during the evening Ganga Aarti.
6. Kolkata - Approximately 550 km from Raiganj, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and a vibrant city that seamlessly blends tradition and modernity. Notable attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum, Marble Palace, and the bustling markets of New Market and College Street.