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KUTCH TOURISM

Kutch, India’s Wild West, is a geographic phenomenon. It derives its name from katchua or kachbo, meaning a tortoise and is surrounded by sea water. Ancient temples, attractive palaces, rugged forts, flamingos, wild asses — you have it all in Kutch. But most of it is covered by Rann of Kutch, a shallow wetland with marshy salt flats that look like an endless mass of snow spread as far as the eye can see. The Rann of Kutch is divided into the Great Rann Of Kutch and the Little Rann Of Kutch.

The Great Rann of Kutch spans an area of 7505.22 sq km. It is home to a wide array of flora and fauna. During diverse weather conditions migratory birds find a home here. The Little Rann of Kutch occupies 4,953 sq km and is spread out in the districts of Surendranagar, Banasakantha, Patan, Kutch and Rajkot in Gujarat. The Wild Ass Sanctuary in Kutch houses the endangered Ghudkhur.

Kutch also hosts a three-month long annual festival called Rann Utsav which attracts thousands of people to the beautiful White Desert. PM Modi too has attended this festival several times. The beauty of the Rann increases manifold when a riot of colors are splashed when people wearing colorful, ethnic wear perform folk dance and music during the Rann Utsav.

ALSO SEE If this video of Kutch’s Rann Utsav doesn’t spark your wanderlust, we really don’t know what will!

The landscape is also dotted by villages that produce some of India’s finest textiles glittering with exquisite embroidery and mirror work. The district is also famous for the ecologically important Banni grasslands, which with its seasonal marshy wetlands form the outer belt of the Rann of Kutch. The Mandvi Beach is another attraction that is a must-visit for every traveler. You are sure to find mental peace and serenity after taking a stroll on this calm, clean beach.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN KUTCH

There are a number of lodging options available in the main town and city area of this region. If you are attending Rann Utsav, you can stay in luxury tents near the venue. These offer package deals where you can go for sightseeing, adventure sports and more. But if you prefer staying in a resort, you can opt for Rann Riders, an eco-resort that also organize camel, horse and jeep safaris. Shaam-e-Sarhad is a village resort that offers a rustic experience to travelers. The Fern Residency Mundra is an option for those who wish to stay in a standard hotel.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN KUTCH

Hotels serving vegetarian food are in plenty. The eatables are mostly made out of milk, bajara and wheat. Kutch’s staple diet does not include rice but pulses (dal) are available.When in Kutch, do try their local cuisine called the Kutchi cuisine. It is quite different from Gujarati fare and has minimum oil and is not sweet. It is in fact one of the healthiest cuisines with their dishes made using fresh ingredients. JP Resort has a restaurant that offers authentic Kutchi food. If you can’t do without non-veg food, head to Noorani Mahal. Other places to eat are Osho Restaurant if you like Gujarati thali   and Neelam restaurant for other Indian cuisines.
Photograph courtesy: dpbirds/Creative Commons

BEST TIME TO VISIT KUTCH

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Kutch is as given below. The best time to visit Kutch is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1329
FebruaryBest time1531
MarchBest time1936
April2339
May2640
June2737
July2533
August2532
September2434
October2336
NovemberBest time1933
DecemberBest time1530

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    The woman, identified as Jivunben Rabari, said she gave birth to a baby boy who was conceived through IVF.

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  • Gujarat Man Opens 'Cat Garden' Equipped With AC Rooms & Mini Theatre to Raise 200 Cats, Spends Rs 1.5 lakh Per Month

    Upendra Goswami, a custom house agent living in Gandhidham city in Kutch, established the 'Cat Garden' in 2017, which has over 200 cats now.

    Trending Desk August 20, 2021, 3:29 pm IST

  • 3.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Gujarat's Kutch, No Casualties

    Gujarat Earthquake: The district witnessed a devastating earthquake in January 2001.

    India.com News Desk March 8, 2021, 11:53 am IST

  • Row Over Ad: Tanishq Store Attacked by Mob In Gujarat's Gandhidham, Manager Made to Write Apology Note

    The ad shows a pregnant Hindu daughter-in-law in a Muslim household, as the family makes elaborate arrangements for her baby shower.

    India.com News Desk October 14, 2020, 12:49 pm IST

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    The lockdown has reportedly witnessed an increase in isolated drums of hash and crystal meth, worth millions of rupees, floating about in Indian seas which…

    Trending Desk June 23, 2020, 4:01 pm IST

  • Another Earthquake of Magnitude 4.5 Strikes Gujarat's Kutch

    The earthquake hit the Kutch district at around 12:57 PM.Tremors were felt across the western state on Sunday evening at 8:13 PM when an earthquake…

    India.com News Desk June 15, 2020, 1:48 pm IST

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  • Jurassic Sea Monster Fossil Discovered in Gujarat is Oldest Skeleton in India

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  • Rann of Kutch: 8 Pictures That Will Make You Want to go There Right Away!

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