Kutch – Famous for Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
This district of Gujarat brings to mind a unique landscape with salty marshlands and no vegetation. Situated on the Gulf of Kutch, leading to the Arabian Sea, it is also known as the Rann of Kutch. The word Kutch or Kachchh, means tortoise in Sanskrit, and interestingly the shape of the region is rather like a tortoise. The word also means something that becomes alternately wet and dry, and it is true that the Rann of Kutch becomes submerged under water during the rains. Kutch is the second-largest district in India after Leh. The headquarters of the district are at Bhuj town. Tourism activities here involve desert safaris by jeep, camel rides, shopping for the unique local handicrafts, and sighting the rare wild ass found in the Little Rann of Kutch sanctuary. The people of Kutch comprise of nomadic, semi-nomadic and artisan tribes who contribute to the rich folk art and culture of the region. The embroidered garments with mirror-work and the camel wool shawls from here are extremely famous; as is the chunky silver jewellery and carved woodcraft. You could visit the villages around Bhuj as each of them makes.
Kutch offers many sightseeing options in the district. Some of the most popular sightseeing destinations in the place include the Kutch Museum, the Aina Mahal, the Prag Mahal, Bharatiya Sanskruti Darshan, Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, Roha Fort, Vijay Vilas Palace, etc.
The Kutch Museum is the most popular sightseeing destination in the district and is also the oldest museum of Gujarat. This museum is famous for comprising the largest existing collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions.
Another popular sightseeing destination in Kutch is the Aina Mahal. This is a palace situated in Bhuj whose walls are entirely covered by mirrors. The other part of this Mahal comprises a museum that has a collection of objects like a Dutch Clock, English and French Globes, antique pictures and mechanical toys.
Kutch is also known worldwide for its ancient and historic forts like the Roha Fort, Kanthkot and the Prag Mahal. These palaces belong to the 18th and 19th centuries holidays . However, after the damage caused in the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, these palaces have been damaged.
The Bharatiya Sanskruti Darshan is a cultural centre which has a rare collection of Kutchi folk art and crafts. There are also two ancient ports in Kutch – the Mundra and the Kandla Port. These ports are also amongst the world’s largest ones. The Narayan Sarovar and its temples are also quite prominent tourist attractions of Kutch and can enjoy the .
Tourists can reach Bhuj, the main town of Kutch by daily flights from Mumbai. Kutch Express is available from Mumbai via Ahmedabad up to Gandhidham, though it is slightly a long route, but is an experience in its own. Tourists can either take state run buses to travel to cities in Kutch or hire a Jeep. You can book your tickets from travel companies and can avail holiday packages as well as train tickets and hotel accommodation.
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