Kutch, situated along the western coast of India in the state of Gujarat, is a potpourri of culture, tradition, and colourful people amid a vast stretches of barren and desert-covered land. Visited mostly for its tribal population - a total of 18 tribes live here- tourists come here to feel the tribal culture to realize the essence of India in this land.
Encircled by the Arabian Sea in the west, the Gulf of Kachchh in south while by the Great and Small Rann of Kachchh in the north and east, Kutch is a place where tourists flock to feel the ancient art and understand the earlier life through signs of Indus valley civilization. To top it all, the Kutch Mahotsav, held annually, pours out on tourists almost all cultural shades what Indian stands for.
Places of tourist interest are many here in Kutch along with few noteworthy excursions. If the Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach attracts tourists for its inherent natural charm, then Dholavira - a Harappan site- delights for its roots to ancient India. If Mandi draws tourists for its glorious historical tales and the renowned Kutch Mandvi Beach, then the Wild Ass Sanctuary pleases for its natural all-round charm.
By AirBhuj, the administrative city of
Kutch, links it to rest of India though regular flights to major cities of India.
By TrainGandhinagar is the nearest railways station that links
Kutch to rest of India through regular train services.
By RoadDirect buses, taxis and private vehicles are available from Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar that links
Kutchto to rest of India.
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is a well-known place in the Little Rann of
Kutch of Gujarat. Also known as the Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary, it stretches over an area of 4954 square km making it the largest wildlife sanctuary in India. Established in 1972, it’s one of the rare places, and perhaps the last places in the world, to spot Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is popular because it is a home to an endangered Asiatic ...
At some 2 km from the
Kutch district in Gujarat is located the popular Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s a scenic sanctuary housing animals and sustaining the ecology at the same time. A big variety of animals are found here and among them, Indian Gazelle or Chinkara and the Cheetah, draw the biggest attention. The place attracts a big number of wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers from all parts of the country.
A visit to the Nar...
Desert Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in
Kutch, Gujarat and is declared a wildlife century in February 1986. This century is spread at an area of 7506 s.q Km area and is one of the largest seasonal saline wetland areas in the region. During the monsoon season, the average depth reaches between 0.5 to 1.5 meter and where Tourists can watch various species of flamingo birds.
Due to he popularity of flamingo birds, this place is renamed as “F...
Located in western
Kutch, India, Bustard Sanctuary is one of the two Great Indian Bustard Sanctuaries. Acquired notification in 1992, the main purpose to build this sanctuary was to save Great Indian Bustard from effects of hunting and poaching.
Kutch being the area of varied vegetation, comprises of deserts, grasslands, marshy swamps and wetlands, this sanctuary is majorly a grassland area dotted with dry grass and desert vegetations of thorns.
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The Great Rann of
Kutch evokes romance and mysticism. A white land spread across 7,505 sq km, it features among the largest salt deserts in the world and catches the fancy of artsy-minded lovers from all part of the globe. This wonder place is located in the Thar Desert in the
Kutch District of Gujarat, India. Visitors here love taking a stroll on the desert on a full moon night and return back home with loads of cherished memories.
Every year, ...