Top 5 Places to Visit in Kutch

   Top 5 Places to Visit in Kutch

Kutch area in the Gujarat is known all over for its barren, white desert that covers more than 40,000 sq.km. Kutch or Katchch, refers to the way it is submerged while the monsoon season and completely dry otherwise. The Great Rann of Kutch borders Pakistan and is popular for its white salt sand. It even has a few areas of the Thar desert in it that extends into Rajasthan. Once ruled by the mighty Rajputs, the region is not very fertile but the arts and handicrafts from the area are unbelievable and one of a kind. The unique blend of nature and tribal culture creates it a must-visit for all!

1. Bhuj

Bhuj is the capital of Kutch and is accessible via  all modes of transport. Controlled by the Jadeja Dynasty kings, the city is on a hill called the Bhujia Dungar which the city has been named after. The Bhujia fort is on the hill and is a magnificent structure made by the king Rao Godaji.  The old walled city has the remains of the royal heritage of amongst which the Rani Mahal, the Prag Mahal and the Aina Mahal are the most excellent and are a must visit for all

 2. Mandvi

The port of Mandvi is house to the largest ship-building yards of the nation where craftsmen still work at building ships from wood. The experience of witnessing this art is out of the world and is hard tothe  come by. On the side-lines of the river Rukmavati, the yard is a major main point  for the ship-building industry also  the timber wood industry. A must-visit for all, this experience of witnessing magic take place will be surely worth your time

3. kutch museum 

The oldest museum of the state, the Kutch museum was founded in the year 1877. Housing the largest collections of inscriptions, Kutchi script, coins and currency, the museum is one of the foremost initiatives to protect local tribal culture. Along with art, musical instruments, sculptures and metal items, the museum is a occasional  glimpse into the local way of life. The museum has been currently renovated so checking with the authorities beforehand would be a great idea. All under one roof, the Kutch museum is a nice way to start your day with getting to know the historical background of the people of the region.

4. Rann of Kutch

The Kutch desert has 2 parts, of which the Great Rann of Kutch desert creates up more than 7,000 square kilometres. The Rann is filled with marshy salts that create it the white desert that it is and create an illusion of endlessness. While the rainy season, the whole  land gets filled with water, making it accessible only during non-monsoon months. In mid-November, the place manage the Rann utsav where local artists perform and camel safaris are carried out. The white sand is magical and a sight to beheld . A rare piece of natural miracle, the Rann of Kutch is a place you cannot forget!

5. Dholavira

One of the only Harappan sites of the nation, the Dholavira site is in the Khadir Bet island of Gujarat. The Indus valley civilization was told to be the former residents of this historical site. Major excavations have been carried out here which searched  remains of Harappan Architecture and handicrafts. Entry into the site is free and can be visited any day by the week. The site is a amazing way to rediscover the ancient history and culture of the Indus valley civilization.

Kutch is a lively place with a unique touch of culture and ethnic ways of life. An amazing weekend get way, the region is bustling with handicrafts and apparel that are colorful and vibrant. A trip to Kutch cannot be finish  without a visit to the Rann of Kutch, as the endlessness of the white desert seems to have color  of its own.