Kutch, which is nearly an island and shaped like a tortoise, is a formerly royal state of India that has kept its historical glory. With its vast swaths of the white salt desert, is one of India’s most beautiful, yet strange, places. The Rann Festival, which runs from December to February and includes enormous camp settlements, cultural events, festivals, and adventure sports like hot-air ballooning, brings the area to life.
Kutch is also one of the largest districts in India, with one of the lowest population densities. Furthermore, Kutch is on the India-Pakistan border, and parts of Pakistan may be viewed from there. The Flamingo and Wild Ass Sanctuary, as well as Kutch’s crafts and embroidery, are also worth visiting. Bhuj is an excellent site to begin your journey through the Rann of Kutch. On your trip, don’t forget to stop at the stunning beaches of Mandvi, near Bhuj. Dholavira’s historic town is a must-see.
White Desert of India “Kutch”
Kutch Places To Visit
The Great Rann of Kutch
The Great Rann of Kutch is a vast expanse of salt marshes in Gujarat’s Kutch District, India’s westernmost state. The vast salt marshes of the Thar Desert make up this vast area. Sunsets at the Great Rann of Kutch are a beautiful treat after a visit to the region.
The Great Rann of Kutch and the Little Rann of Kutch are two different desert locations with significant salt concentrations. Mirages are known to be caused by these minerals, and many pilgrims have reported seeing real-looking optical illusions.
Time required to visit the site- 2 to 3 hours
Timings to visit the site- Throughout the week 06:00 am to 08:00 pm
Entry fees- Rs100 per person Rs50 for Car
Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
One of the world’s largest seasonal saline marshes, the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary lies 100 kilometers from Bhuj. “Flamingo City” is the world’s largest animal sanctuary, covering an area of 7505.22 square kilometers.
A number of fossils have been discovered in this Wildlife Sanctuary, which is adjacent to the 5000-year-old Harappan civilization of Dholavira.
Timings to visit the site- Throughout the week 06:00 am to 06:00 pm
Entry fees-
Weekdays- Rs250 for Indian Visitors, Rs 1200 for Foreign Visitors
Weekends- Rs280 for Indian Visitors, Rs1500 for Foreign Visitors
Dholavira
Around 4500 years ago, Dholavira was one of the most developed towns, and it was known as a significant excavation site during the Indus Valley Civilization. It was a prosperous Harappan site between 2650 and 1450 BCE.
The settlement is now an archaeological site near Khadirbet, Gujarat, and is known locally as Kotada Timba. Not only are there architectural relics on the site, but there is also evidence of Harappan civilization. A vast open stadium was placed in the settlement, which was divided into three architectural styles.
Many additional artifacts were uncovered, including earthen pots, beads, jewelry, and other items. In Dholavira, the water-saving technology was outstanding. The Mansar and the Manhar were two of the area’s most important waterways.
Time required to visit the site- 1day
Best time to visit the site- Oct-Mar
Museum
Gujarat’s oldest museum, the Kutch Museum, is noted for its historic coin collection and the extinct Kutchi script. Tribal artifacts, as well as a range of other items such as embroidery, paintings, weaponry, musical instruments, sculpture, and precious jewelry, are on show in the museum.
Timings to visit the site- 10:00am to 01:00pm, 02:30pm to 05:30pm
The museum is closed on Wednesdays and on Public Holidays.
Entry fees- Rs5, Rs100 for camera
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
India’s largest wildlife sanctuary is the Indian Wild Ass Refuge, which covers 4954 square kilometers in the Little Rann. It is home to several different carnivores, animals, and birds. The sanctuary is well known for endangered Indian wild ass species such as the Khur and Asiatic wild ass species such as the Oranger. This area is also home to other mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
Best Resort at Kutch
- Rann Home Stay Resort
- The Fern Royal Farm Resort
- Kutir Village Resort
- Banni Village Stay
- Kiaayo Resort
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