History, Best Places to Visit and Travel Guide of Bharuch, Gujarat, India
Bharuch, the ancient historical town and district place of Gujarat is located on bank of sacred River Narmada and center of culture, tradition, religious activities and commercial since more than 5000 years. The history of Bharuch is found dated back to Mahabharata time as well, Bharuch is well known as different name like Broach, Bharukaccha or Bhrgukaccha, Bhrigutirth etc. Bharuch region is also mentioned in Bhagwat Puran, God Vamana fifth incarnation of Supreme Lord Vishnu visited here during the mahayagna performed by great asura king Bali, grandson of Prahlad, the great devotee of Lord Vishnu. The name of the city is derive from the great sage Bhrigu. Bharuch is also a sacred pilgrim place for Jai
