RANN OF KUTCH - There’s a saying that goes in Gujarat.
“Kutch Nahin dekha to kuch nahin dekha” which translates to “you haven’t seen
anything if you haven’t seen Kutch.” Kutch is the deserving top destination to
visit in Gujarat especially when the Rann Mahotsav is in full swing.
Wedged between the Arabian Sea and the boundless Thar Desert, Rann of Kutch is mesmerizing symphony of salt and sand. This white
symphony reaches its crescendo on a full moon night. What makes Kutch even more
surreal is that during the monsoon, it gets submerged in the water.
For the remaining eight months of the year, it's a
gigantic stretch of white salt lending it the look of white desert. During full
moon nights cultural programs celebrating Gujarat’s rich culture and traditions
are usually held at Dhordo. A moon light camel safari is the Rann of a Kutch is
one of the must to do things.
When winter arrives, the Great Flamingos arrive at the
Great Rann of Kutch all the way from Siberia for breeding lending the white
desert a pinkish hue. Many other migratory bird species such as the Bastards,
Blue Tailed Bee Eater, Cutaneous Vulture and Demoiselle Cranes also arrive here
in large number.
Yet another thing to do in Kutch is to visit the Wild Ass
Sanctuary. Located in Little Rann of Kutch, Wild Ass Sanctuary in Gujarat is
the only place in the world where the endangered Indian Wild Ass could be
found.
For History buffs Dholavira is yet another must visit
archaeological site in Gujarat. It is considered to be one of the modern cities
dating back to the period of Indus Valley Civilization. It is situated near
Bhachau Taluka of Kutch.
Rann of Kutch – The Great Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh
in the Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India. It is about 7500 sq
km in area and is reputed to be one of the largest salt deserts in the world.
This area has been inhabited by the Kutchi people.
Kalo Dungar – Kalo Dungar or Black Hill is the highest
point in Kutch, Gujarat, India, at 462 m. It is located 97 km from District
headquarters of Bhuj and 25 km from nearest town Khavda. This is probably the
only place in Kachchh from where a panoramic view of the Great Rann of Kutch is
possible.
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