Kutch, a culturally rich district of Gujarat is one of the tourism hub of Gujarat. Kutch is also famous for white desert in all over the world. Geographically this district is India's largest district which touch one side to Pakistan, another side to Rajasthan and in south touch the Areabean Sea. Bhuj city is well connected to major cities of India and center destination for the tour to Kutch region.
The region has many tourist destination including heritage site.
The region has many tourist destination including heritage site.
White Desert
White Desert is situated at 86 Kms far away from Bhuj city. The desert has layer of salt due to which it reflected as white. The white desert is usually visible after monsoon season. it is famous as sunset and sunrise point. thousands of tourist visit the site early morning and in evening to catch the sunrise as well as sunset glimpse.
Tourist prefer to spent full moon night here in white desert to enjoy the nature at its best. Every year Gujarat Government organised the Rann Festival during the month of November to February. Many cultural and entertainment activities is also organised in the Rann Utsav. It is also considered as the biggest salt desert of the world.
Tourist prefer to spent full moon night here in white desert to enjoy the nature at its best. Every year Gujarat Government organised the Rann Festival during the month of November to February. Many cultural and entertainment activities is also organised in the Rann Utsav. It is also considered as the biggest salt desert of the world.
Kalo Dungar
Black hill is situated near the Khavda village around 90 Kms from Bhuj. Black hill is also known as Kalo Dungar and Dattatray Hill. It is also the highest point of the region and offer the picturesque view of Great Run of Kutch. There is a sunset point on the hill which offer the panoramic view of Sunset and surrounding with beautiful lake.
There are many legendery associated with the Kalo Dungar with the Dattatray Temple on the hill. Legendary said that Lord Dattatray visited the area of Black Hill. They found a starving Jackals. Lord Dattatray has offered their own body to eat. Since then priest of the temple prepared the rice and fed first to Jackals after Arti. One can also feel the magnetic reverse effect on road to Kalo Dungar. Standing vehicle in neuter mode literally go reverse. one can also visit the Indo Pak border 20 Kms from Kalo Dungar after obtaining permission.
There are many legendery associated with the Kalo Dungar with the Dattatray Temple on the hill. Legendary said that Lord Dattatray visited the area of Black Hill. They found a starving Jackals. Lord Dattatray has offered their own body to eat. Since then priest of the temple prepared the rice and fed first to Jackals after Arti. One can also feel the magnetic reverse effect on road to Kalo Dungar. Standing vehicle in neuter mode literally go reverse. one can also visit the Indo Pak border 20 Kms from Kalo Dungar after obtaining permission.
Mata no Madh
Mata no Madh is a Temple of Maa Ashapura situated in Lakhpat taluka of Kutch at a distance of 95 Kms from Bhuj. The Temple was built in the 14th century.
Ashapura Maa is the deity of Kutch. There are many legends attached with this deity.
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is ancient temple situated near Narayan Sarovar, 15 Kms from Lakhpat in the kutch district of Gujarat. This is the point where dry land of Kutch meet the ocean. This Lord shiva temple legend is associate with Ravana. Lord Shiva gifted Linga to Ravana in return of die hard devotion of Ravana. But unfortunately Ravana dropped it here.
The linga turns into thousand of lingas. Ravan took copied one and leaved the original one here where this pilgrimage temple was built. Visitors can also take beach walk near the Temple where they can also observe the light of karachi, Pakistan on the northwest site of sea.
The linga turns into thousand of lingas. Ravan took copied one and leaved the original one here where this pilgrimage temple was built. Visitors can also take beach walk near the Temple where they can also observe the light of karachi, Pakistan on the northwest site of sea.
Mandvi Beach
Mandvi beach is situated 62 Kms away from Bhuj city. Mandvi beach is one the finest beach among the beaches of Gujarat.
This white sand beach has windmill farm on one side. camel ride, horse ride and other activities options are also available on beach.
Dholavira
Dholavira is situated 210 Kms away from Bhuj city and 370 Kms away from Ahemdabad city. It is located in the Khodir area of Kutch. During the monsoon, Khodir became the island. Dholavira is one of the biggest site of Harappan and among the five Harpaan site in the world.
This archaeological site of the Harppan culture is set before 5000 years ago. The site is also known as Kotada Timba. Archaeological survey of India is excavating the site and exploring the harppan civilization.
This archaeological site of the Harppan culture is set before 5000 years ago. The site is also known as Kotada Timba. Archaeological survey of India is excavating the site and exploring the harppan civilization.
Fossil Park of Dholavira
Fossil Park is situated 10 Kms away from Dholavira. This park is built by forest department and having fossil of 16 million year old trunk tree. this place is emerging as tourist destination in Dholavira.
Bhuj
Bhuj Town is the base for trip to Kutch. Bhuj has many interesting places to attract visitors. Parag Mahal, Aina Mahal, Kutch Museum, Hamisar Temple and Swaminarayan Temple are major attraction in the Bhuj. The town is also the destination for traditional and cultural handicraft and handmade items.
Aina Mahal
Akshardham Temple
Hamisar Lake
Kutch Museum
Parag Mahal
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