About the Destination: Rann of Kutch is an incomprehensible stretch of dry land, landscape, or even inland sea that will leave you truly speechless. It is both nerve-wracking and beautiful: an endless void with tiny oases of water bodies and shrub forests where pink flamingoes and wild asses live.
The center of concentration for brush-splattered tin and clay pots for tribal hamlets with round mud bhungas (huts) all around rogan painting from the one surviving family left expert at this. 200 km to the east of the Rann is the Little Rann of Kutch, where the 4953-sq-km Wild Ass Sanctuary lies. It still hosts the last surviving population of the drylands earthen Indian wild ass (Khur, Equus hemionus Khur), blue bulls, blackbucks, and chinkaras.
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Rann of Kutch Overview:
Short History: Once upon a time it was a great coastal shallow of the Arabian Sea, before stable tectonic conditions closed off its connection with the sea. The region eventually turned into a seasonal marshy salt desert during millennia. Its waterlogging during monsoons widens the wetland from Gulf of Kutch in west to Gulf of Cambay in east. The water submerged during the rainy season, leaving behind a salty land with a crunchy crust in summer.
Golden Hour at The Great Rann of Kutch How To Reach Great Rann Of Kutch?
Bhuj has daily flights connecting it to major cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi.
Bhuj Airport:
Once you reach the popular city of Bhuj, you can either take a taxi to reach the Great Rann of Kutch or use some private transport. It would take about 1.5 to 2 hours at the most for the drive.
Train:
The Bhuj Railway Station is the nearest railhead to reach Rann. Train: Bhuj is connected to major cities of the state and other parts of the country, including a train system near India. Regular trains to Bhuj from cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Surat.
On getting down at Bhuj Railway Station, hire a taxi or bus for all urban cities into Rann. It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours by road from Bhuj to reach the Rann.
Drive:
The Great Rann of Kutch is well-connected by road with all the major cities in Gujarat, making it a hot spot for road trips.
Distance from Ahmedabad:
Great Rann of Kutch is about 380 km away from Ahmedabad. It is a 6-7 hour drive from here.
MUMBAI:
The Great Rann of Kutch is approximately 745 km from Mumbai; this will take 12-14 hours by road.
From Bhuj:
As stated earlier, it is an 80-kilometer distance from Bhuj to the Rann and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Ideal Visiting Period: During the Rann Utsav (November-February), one of the best times to visit Great Rann of Kutch. You will also get the full moon nights when the desert is bathed in an ethereal luminescence.
The months of October and March often see fewer crowds, but the weather is still better than in winter.
Although the Great Rann of Kutch is always going to be a standalone reason to visit, there are many places in proximity to add value to the stay. Here are the top attractions:
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Places to visit near Great Rann of Kutch:
Kalo Dungar (Black Hill)
Kalo Dungar is the highest point in Kutch and provides a 360-degree view of the Great Rann of Kutch. About 60 kilometers from Bhuj, it is an ideal place for you to take photos of either sunrise or sunset. The hill also houses the Dattatreya Temple, which is trusted with Lord Dattatreya, and you will come across wild animals like jackals.
The Wild Ass Sanctuary (Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary)
The Wild Ass Sanctuary, located adjacent to the town of Rapar, is one of the largest in India, covering an area of 4950 square kilometers. You should be able to spot the endangered Indian Wild Ass (Kutch Wild Ass) as well as various other wildlife like foxes, leopards and migratory birds. If you’re part of the latter two, then a visit here is perfect for you.
Mandvi Beach
Next, reach Mandvi Beach — 60 km away in the making terrain after crossing the desert Mandvi is a calm little town with an exceptional beach and the Vijay Vilas Palace that dates back to the princely state era.
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Banni Grasslands
Banni Grasslands, a distinct ecosystem close to the Rann, are famous for its birds and wildlife. In winter months, the place witnesses many migratory bird species. Which makes the area excellent for safaris and bird watching.
Bhuj’s Aina Mahal & Prag Mahal
In Bhuj, both the Aina Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) and Prag Mahal are important historical landmarks. People can admire the Prag Mahal and the stunning Aina Mahal palace from a great vantage point while also feeling the embrace of nature.
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