Stated below are some of the must visit places at Kutch:
Great Rann of Kutch
World’s largest salt desert, it is famous for turning into mudflats during monsoons and becoming snow white after the water dries up. Apart from changing its shades, the place also engages one with its wildlife consisting of wild asses, nilgai, wild boar, jackal, flamingos and hundreds of migratory birds.
Little Rann of Kutch
Just like the Great Rann of Kutch, this salt marsh is also known for changing hues with sunset and sunrise. Also, it is the home to the world’s largest population of Indian Wild Asses (including Khur) and other wild animals like desert fox and Indian wolf. The place is a paradise for bird-watchers, as it attracts hundred of domestic and migratory birds.
Banni Grasslands
Dotted with marshy wetlands, it has magnificent natural beauty, enhanced by the presence of migratory birds like waterfowls, waders, storks, cranes and spoonbills and wild species like blackbuck, golden jackal, caracal and others.
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
Home to threatened Indian Wild Asses and many other species like turtles, prawns, spiders, crocodiles and birds.
Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
Another interesting venue fro the wildlife travellers, it is home to the Great Indian Bustard, also called ghorad.
Mandvi
Popular for beaches, port, Vijay Vilas Palace, Swaminarayan Temple, Rukmavati Bridge, Topansar Lake, Shitla Mata Temple and other attractions.
Lakhpat
The fortified ghost town with Lakhpat Gurudwara Sahib as its main attraction.
Narayan Sarovar
An important Hindu pilgrimage centre and home to Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, it is well-known for its sacred lake (counted among the five sacred lakes in the Hindu mythology) which is perfect for sightseeing in Kutch and has many important temples like Laxminarayan, Adinarayan, Dwarkanath and Koteshwar nearby.
Bhuj
District’s capital Bhuj is known for attractions like Hamirsar Lake, Aaina Palace (Palace of Mirrors, one of the must visit places at Kutch), Bhujiyo Hill Fort and Swaminarayan Temple.
Dholavira
Excavated ancient sites of Harappa and Indus Valley Civilization offer a visual treat to the eyes. It is indeed magical to explore the signboards, structures and reservoirs used by people that lived thousands of years ago.
Many other attractions in the region are Bhadreshwar Jain Temple, Kalo Dungar Hill, Mata no Madh Temple, Kutch Museum, Chari Dhand Wetland Conservation Reserve, Siyot Caves, Kandla Port, Anjar Jesar-Toral Shrine, Roha Fort, Mundra Port and Prag Mahal. Adventure activities like camel safari, jeep safari and desert safari are juts not worth missing. Be here during the Rann Utsav celebrations to experience the real zest and zeal of the region. The festival hosts a number of colourful activities that lead to some timeless memories.
